The Triclear acne treatment system consisted of three products, a purifying cleanser, a repairing gel, and a revitalizing cream. Triclear was a well-received product that worked and most customers liked it. Unfortunately, the company has gone out of business and Triclear is no longer available. So what can Triclear customers use instead? Summary: TriClear was […]

Stridex promises single-step acne control without the discomfort caused by treating the skin with isopropyl alcohol. But does Stridex really work? Summary: Stridex pads provide salicylic acid in a concentration that helps heal both blackheads and pimples without added alcohol. Stridex Dual Solutions Intensive Acne Repair is nearly the perfect product for people who have […]

Sensiclear is an acne treatment that promises to clear up blemishes in three sensible steps with three separate products. Summary: Sensiclear is a product that promises to remove up to “200%” of acne blemishes, presumably removing blemishes you didn’t even have. The method of using Sensiclear is a sensible program of cleansing, toning, and spot […]

My Zeno advertises its products as providing “beauty through the science of heat.” One of its newest products is Heat Treat, which it claims is the ultimate tool for keeping your skin clear. Summary: My Zeno Heat Treat promises “beauty through the science of heat.” If you read the actual science, however, you will see […]

It’s an acne aid! It’s a weight loss pill! And it will help you get rid of your wrinkles, too, claim the makers of Lipovox. One could almost say that Lipovox sounds too good to be true. But is it? Summary: The anonymous inventor of Lipovox claims inspiration from watching Oprah. Lipovox claims to fight […]

Clearasil is one of the best known names in acne care. A foaming, peach acne cream squeezed out of a tube, Clearasil was the most popular acne care product for tens of millions of Americans in the 1950’s, 1960’s, and 1970’s. In fact, for most Americans, it was the only acne care product for decades […]

After reviewing the labels on Johnson & Johnson’s Clean & Clear products for acne, I was prepared to write a scathing review. But I accidentally picked up the wrong product when I went to the cosmetics counter and came home with a tube of Clean & Clear, so I tried it myself. To my considerable […]

Biore is famous for its acne strips. It was one of the first companies to list all of the ingredients for its products on its website. Its complexion clearing products, unfortunately, are more “interesting” than effective. Let’s take a look at the topsellers in this subbrand. Summary: Biore’s claim to fame is its deep cleansing […]