"Deep Clean cleansers leave your complexion looking fresh, healthy and smooth from a deep, more thorough cleansing. These dermatologist-tested formulas work to improve the look and feel of skin by: - Cleaning deep down into pores dissolving dirt, oil & makeup. - Removing deep surface skin that can dry-out, roughen & dull your complexion.- Rinsing clean without leaving any pore-clogging residue." via www.neutrogena.com

Neutrogena Deep Clean  Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub & Cooling Toner

Hey guys. A second post in one day? Why not?! A couple of pimples have been plaguing me for the past week. This may be due to hormones (PMS) and my lack of sleep. The rest of my face looks fine but two pimples have comfortably settled themselves above my mouth. I thought I'm already over them since it's been a few months since any blemishes have showed up. But they returned with vengeance last week. They look bad, see below photo for evidence:

Pimples!!!

I don't have anything on hand to actively fight off these nasties so I checked out my local Watson's for pimple treatment products. I wanted something that works well (and fast) but at the same time affordable. I'd have great experience with Neutrogena so I came home with their Deep Clean  Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub as well as the Cooling Toner. The are for getting rid of blackheads but I know that pimples start with blackheads (i.e. those nasties that clog up your pores) so this actually treats the cause, not just the symptom.
Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub, 100g ₱260.00
Cleans and exfoliates with gentle microbeads; enriched with natural ingredients to control sebum production and tighten pores; formulated with a “blackhead fighting complex” that penetrates deep into pores to dissolve excess oil

This scrub feels very gentle on the skin despite it being a scrub. The beads are really tiny and grainy so it doesn't hurt when I rub it on my skin. My face feels really clean after I use this. This is a bit drying but I guess it's needed so it can get rid of all the gunk that has accumulated in my face. The scent is not too overwhelming so I was ok with using this twice a day.

Neutrogena Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Cooling Toner, 200ml | ₱350.00
Eliminates blackheads and prevents new ones from forming with BHAs and “Blackhead Fighting Complex”; removes dead skin cells, tightens pores, and control excessive oil production; hydrates and soothes with cedarwood extract; delivers a cooling sensation during use.

This has a stronger scent but it was not too overpowering. The scent disappeared after while and didn't stay on my skin so it was tolerable. My face got a little red the first time I used this. There was no stinging sensation so I decided to let my skin settle down. I think it was getting used to the new "treatment" (glycolic acid and salicylic acid). I feel that it helped dry up my pimples faster so I'll continue using this until I finish up the bottle. Hopefully my skin will improve and this will keep pimples at bay even during hormonal days.

Neutrogena Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub & Cooling Toner