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This acne control gel has garnered a mix of enthusiastic praise and some disappointment from guests. Many have found it effective in treating breakouts, reducing redness, and improving overall skin texture, especially for those with sensitive skin. Guests appreciate its lightweight formula and the absence of harsh ingredients, making it suitable for daily use. However, some guests experienced irritation or no noticeable results, highlighting the importance of individual skin responses. Overall, it is a promising option for acne management.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.6 out of 5 stars with 1514 reviews
    effectiveness: 4.09 out of 5
    quality: 4.1 out of 5
    value: 4.01 out of 5
    76% would recommend
    101 recommendations
    5 out of 5 stars
    9 November, 2025Verified purchase

    Before(right) and After (left)

    This product really works i've been using it since september for my acne. It takes time but it definitely works
    food
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    28 September, 2025Verified purchase

    WORKS FORREAL!!! and on sensitive skin!

    Literally cleared my problem area in 2 weeks! I don’t even leave reviews so this how you know it’s real lol! Trust me.
    monae
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    27 September, 2025Verified purchase

    Cleared up stubborn acne in 1 day.

    I am bad about being consistent about my face care. I am busy and live in an hot climate so I sweat a lot. I noticed some acne on my temple that stayed with regular face washing. I washed and then put this on and next day it was shrunken. It works well and does what it’s supposed to.
    VeronicaC
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    24 September, 2025Verified purchase

    spot treat any blemishes

    love it, helps out with skin breakouts
    Yvonne
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    21 August, 2025Verified purchase

    Acne

    My son loves this product
    A ne
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    31 July, 2025Verified purchase

    Great for acne blemishes

    This cream goes in better than most and doesn't have a greasy after feel. It has also stopped acne in its tracks unlike other creams I've used in the past!
    TiffanyH506
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    14 May, 2025Verified purchase

    Great

    Great for acne. I recommend it.
    Subrina Aayan
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    15 April, 2025Verified purchase

    Holy Grail

    I had a friend of mine recommend this to me and I cannot believe how good of a product this has been. I lucked out and don’t usually get much bad acne but whenever I get a few bad spots like blind acne spots that get really inflamed, I use this 3 times a day and it’s usually almost nonexistent within a day and a half.
    Rower
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    6 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    23 February, 2025Verified purchase

    Amazing

    It really helped my son.
    Alexis
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    31 January, 2025Verified purchase

    Great for black and white heads, not for deep cystic acne

    Amazing gel for "light" acne. I'm in my early 40s and was considering this or the very expensive Tula or La Roche-Posay at $40 each but decided to give this a try and so glad I did! Within 4 days, my pores were smaller and I could tell it was squeezing out the little hard oil plug from my pores. Sometimes I could literally just brush off the clogged pore. I would NOT recommend this for people with cystic acne (you need a dermatologist for that since it's systemic and not a topical treatment (maybe Retin-A)). Highly recommended for white and black heads and occasional pimples. I used this in conjunction with a cotton pad and nightly toner from La Roche-Posay 0.5% salicylic acid. If it matters, I was a dermatology medical assistant for years at a top rated dermatology office with 5 doctors. I literally watched exactly what the doctors would prescribe for any skin ailment for years. This stuff is great and way, way more affordable than a Rx (but do still shop around for best pricing).
    NYC Fashion Girl
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 3 out of 5
    30 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    26 January, 2025Verified purchase

    Will buy over and over again!

    I have struggled with acne my whole life. Nothing seemed to work, until I tried this gel. It is Miracle cream and I am so happy with the results!
    Bb345
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    26 January, 2025Verified purchase

    Helps so much

    As someone who has dealt with acne for years, this seems to be one of the only things that works for me. I have combination skin and this works really well for me. I use after washing my face and it has helped prevent/treat breakouts. I also feel like it has helped reduce the appearance of scars. 100% recommend!
    Hannah221
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    4 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    11 December, 2024

    IT WORKS!

    I have NEVER left a a review for any item before. BUT I had to do one for this one because it is that good! I’ve only been using it for a week and I notice a HUGE DIFFERENCE! A cleanser wasn’t working for me and I needed something that could last on my face. I’ve been using this as a part of my day and night routine! My skin texture is already looking and feeling smooth!
    sr23
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    7 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    18 November, 2024
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    Amazing Product, highly recommend.

    I received a sample after purchasing the hydrating cleanser and I used it on my sebaceous filaments that I have been straggling with around my cheeks and in 3 days, I could tell the difference. Love love love love this product.
    Anny
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    12 November, 2024Verified purchase

    Pass! Don't waste your time

    Does not work! Do not recommend. I applied this product as instructed and nothing happens. I’ve used it consistently and no results. I had high hopes for this product but it sadly did not deliver.
    1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 1 year ago
    Hi there! Thank you for sharing your experience with our Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Control Gel. Consumer feedback is very important to us and allows us to improve all our products. We will be sure to pass all your feedback along to the appropriate teams. We hope you will continue using more of our products soon with full satisfaction with the results!
    Idk
    value: 1 out of 5
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    7 November, 2024

    Made me break out more

    I love CeraVe products and still continue to use most of them like the moisturizers and creams, etc. So I went in thinking that maybe this acne control gel will be great too since I love their other products so much. But nope. This gel did absolutely nothing for me and I swear it caused more pimples because I would break out a couple days after, specifically in the areas where I applied the gel. I do have sensitive skin, so maybe since it was a new product my skin overreacted, idk. But I’ve used it only a handful of times and it has just been sitting on my shelf for 2 years now, so I finally just chucked it in the trash today. Waste of money, do NOT recommend if you’re looking for results.
    Chall
    value: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
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    2 out of 5 stars
    28 October, 2024Verified purchase

    Results vary! I was not successful

    I used a lot of their products because I have extremely, like very extremely sensitive skin and hands down they are amazing. My skin was never irritated with redness however this product seemed to work produce more pimples on my face. To the point I was like maybe I need to go to the dermatologist. Something said, stop using to give your skin a break from the gel and guess what no more breakouts and very very minimal pimples! Not sure what happened but this product did not work for me at all!
    1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 1 year ago
    Hi there, Keishan! We are so sorry to hear about your experience with our Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Control Gel. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call @(844)-CERAVE-1 between 8am and 5pm EST Monday-Friday. It would be helpful if you had the product available when you call. We look forward to speaking with you!
    Keishan
    value: 3 out of 5
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 3 out of 5
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    20 September, 2024Verified purchase

    Broke out all over

    Bought this for my daughter who has hormonal acne. She get a few small pimples right before she gets her period. I thought this would curb it but she’s breaking out bad. It’s never been this bad ever. Stay away from this if you don’t want your whole face to break out. My poor baby’s face.
    1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 1 year ago
    Hello Savvy shopper. Thank you for sharing your experience with CeraVe Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Control Gel - 1.35oz. We are sorry to hear that this product did not work for your daughter's skin. We would like to assist you further. Please give us a call at: 888-768-2915 M-F 9:00am-5:30pm EST. It would be helpful if you have the product available when you call us. We look forward to speaking with you soon.
    Savvy shopper
    quality: 1 out of 5
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    6 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    13 September, 2024
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    Miracle product

    Had moderate to severe acne for two years with no relief. Any product, even prescription, made it worse. As a last-ditch effort, decided to try this gel. The next morning (!), face was almost completely clear! It was like a miracle. Have been using it ever since and it is awesome. So happy I found this. It may not work for everyone, but worth a try!
    Ceraveisawesome
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    6 August, 2024Verified purchase

    Dissapointing Experience with CeraVe Acne Gel

    I’ve been struggling with acne and decided to try CeraVe Acne Gel, hoping it would help. Unfortunately, after using it for two months, I saw absolutely no improvement in my skin. This product did nothing for my acne and was a complete waste of time and money. Despite following the instructions carefully, my acne remained the same, with no reduction in redness or inflammation. I had high hopes because CeraVe is a popular brand, but I was thoroughly disappointed. I’ve tried several of their products, and none of them have worked for me. I’ve actually thrown away all my CeraVe products because they’re just not effective. If you’re considering trying CeraVe Acne Gel, I’d recommend looking for other options that might be more effective. I won’t be buying it again.
    1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 1 year ago
    Hello Alexa. We are so sorry that our Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Control Gel did not meet your expectations. We always want to listen to our consumers and take their comments into consideration. We strive to create products that truly fit the needs and wants of our consumers. By sharing your feedback you have helped us understand where we can improve! We hope you can continue to use some of our other products with great success!
    Alexa
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
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