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Stubborn Blackheads Daily Acne Facial Serum

Neutrogena® Stubborn Blackheads Serum is the new way to fight blackheads. Put on and leave on to melt away blackheads, visibly clearing clogged pores and helping to eliminate stubborn acne in as little as 3 days. Designed for oily, acne-prone skin, this oil-free face serum visibly clears clogged pores to help eliminate stubborn breakouts and blackheads.

  • Powered by a derm-grade acid complex that you don’t need a prescription for

  • A perfect addition to your acne prevention daily skin care routine

  • Free from fragrance, parabens, oil, phthalates, dye and sulfates

Product Details

For the treatment of acne.

Active Ingredients

Salicylic Acid 0.5% (Acne treatment)

Inactive Ingredients

Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Dimethicone, Mandelic Acid, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hydroxide, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium Edta

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Disclaimer

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  • For external use only.

  • When using this product skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time.

  • If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time.

  • Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water.

  • Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Apply Neutrogena® Stubborn Blackheads Daily Acne Facial Serum up to three times a day.

  • Protect from Excessive Heat (40°C/104° F)

Product Highlights
AM & PM

AM & PM

Oily Skin

Oily Skin

Acne

Acne

Fragrance Free

Fragrance Free

Dermatologist Recommended

Dermatologist Recommended

Sulfate Free

Sulfate Free

Paraben Free

Paraben Free

Oil Free

Oil Free

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Step 1

After cleansing, apply a thin layer of serum to affected areas.

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Step 2

Leave on to gently melt away blackheads.

VISIBLE RESULTS

9 OUT OF 10

87%

Saw an improved, smoother complexion​ in just 1 week*

Acne

3 Days

Visibly reduces the​ appearance of blackheads, whiteheads and pores*

2 OUT OF 3

2 Out of 3

Acne​ sufferers felt comfortable going makeup-free after just 4 weeks​*

9 OUT OF 10

9 Out of 10

Acne sufferers felt softer, smoother skin after​ 4 weeks*

*When used as directed with Neutrogena® Stubborn Texture™ Acne Cleanser. Average results.

12-week Consumer Home Use Test, N= 102. Subjects used Stubborn Blackheads Daily Serum and Stubborn Texture Daily Cleanser.

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DERMATOLOGIST-GRADE ACID COMPLEX

Our scientifically proven 10% Glycolic + Mandelic + Polyhydroxy Acid Complex with dermatologist-grade ingredients visibly clears​ blackheads while shrinking the appearance of pores. Unlike typical strips or scrubs, this unique, leave-on serum continues to melt away blackheads long after application.

  • 5% Glycolic Acid (AHA) helps loosen and shed excess dead surface skin.

  • 2.5% Mandelic Acid (AHA) helps effectively exfoliate oily and acne-prone skin to gently remove dead skin.

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Use

Serum

Treatment

Treatment

Application

Visibly clears clogged pores to help eliminate stubborn breakouts and blackheads.

Penetrates pores to kill acne- causing bacteria.

Exfoliates skin and complements your natural cell turnover while you sleep.

Ingredients

Glycolic acid, Mandelic Acid, Polyhydroxy Acid and Salicylic Acid

Benzoyl peroxide

Retinol SA

Size

1 Fl. oz.

2 Fl. OZ.

1 Fl. oz.

Additional Details

Oil-Free, Fragrance-Free Serum

Oil-Free, Fragrance-Free
Treatment

Oil-Free, Fragrance-Free Treatment

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