Neutrogena Pore Refining Exfoliating Cleanser Review

I suffer from large pores on my nose and my nose can get very oily during the day which I try to hide by applying translucent powder every couple of hours. So when I saw this appear and chances were I wouldn’t make the trial team I just went out and brought it myself (like the independent lady I am).

I’m currently using this product about every three days. Not daily as suggested as my skin was starting to dry out. After using this product my face is oh so clean and feels smooth to touch. I do notice a difference in my pore size (not life changing) but a defiant improvement, and for the price of only $15 I can’t complain. I will defiantly be buying this again once it runs out which won’t be for awhile as you don’t even have to use that much.

This product actually did reduce the size and visibility of my pores. I tend to get large pores on my cheeks (on either side of my nose), and this definitely made a difference. The alpha and beta hydroxy formula leaves my skin feeling clean and toned, without feeling dry. A very nice product.

This cleanser's microbeads are very hard, but create a good exfoliating effect. There aren't a lot of beads so it doesn't exfoliate much, which is good as it's recommended as a daily cleanser. My skin feels smoother, and uneven skin is a little more even now. The only problem i have with this is that the smell reminds me of the mini bottles of soapy stuff for blowing bubbles I bought as a kid-not the most enjoyable facial cleanser smell.

The Neutrogena Pore Refining Exfoliating Cleanser is a very gentle cleanser that has very very fine beads to exfoliate the skin. The beads were not harsh at all on my skin so people will not feel concerned that it was like sandpaper. For this reason I can understand why it says you can use it daily. However, I did feel that my skin did feel a lot drier and I am a (nearly) 50yr old that still has oily skin and to be honest, I didn't like the feel of my skin after using it for several day. I have used stronger exfoliating creams that don't make my skin feel like this.

As to my pores being reduced, I think they have reduced a little and would probably reduce more after longer use but I will continue to use it but not on a daily basis.

I will also get my daughter to use it to see how she gets on.

So far i have really enjoyed this product, the formula is creamy, it foams well and you don't need a large amount for it to be effective. Taking into consideration the size of the bottle i imagine this would last quite a long time. The scent is not unpleasant but does have a slight chemical smell, nothing too major to be off-putting.

It has a small amount of exfoliators in it making it perfect for every day use, i didn't find it to be too rough on my skin but it definitely worked as my face was left feeling soft and smooth and it didn't completely strip my face of oils.

Pore size wise, i have maybe noticed a slight difference in the size of my pores, nothing groundbreaking but then again i have only been using this product for a week so am excited to see what happens with continued use. What i did notice was when i followed up with a mud face mask i saw more oil being dragged out of my skin than i usually notice, i also found that i had less blackheads than i did a week ago so perhaps i am still in the pore cleansing stage and once all the debris are out my pores they will be able to shrink a little more.

To compare i had been using the Garnier Pure scrub and the consistency and amount of exfoliators in the product is similar but i much prefer the Neutrogena as it just leaves my skin feeling nicer and healthier after cleansing, i also find that the exfoliators in the Neutrogena cleanser are more effective.

Overall for the price it's a steal, it is a good sized product and so far it's doing what it said it would!

This cleanser is amazing!! I haven't bothered buying face wash for a long time, and was amazed by how soft and smooth my face was straight away.

It's a very gentle cleanser, the first time I used it the exfoliating beads were so gentle I wasn't sure if it was doing anything, till i dried my face and felt how smooth it was. So nice at the end of the day, a gentle face massage and beautiful soft skin afterwards :)

I believe it does as it says, my pores have definitely reduced in size. I noticed the difference within a few days, as my pores were quite large. My skin is quite oily, but I've noticed a huge difference. My face isn't as oily by the end of the day, and in the mornings, my makeup goes on smoothly, and looks so flawless, as the fash wash even smooths out rough, uneven patches of your skin.

Absolutely amazing in my eyes!! A must have in everyone's bathroom.

I bought the product recently after watching a review by the lovely Sharon on You Tube.

Firstly the product is very good value for money! The tube is actually quite large and full to the brim of product (you also only need a little bit).

The cleanser comes out as a cream formula and really just onto the skin. I have to admit, I wish it was slightly more grainy in texture as it seems to feel very smooth for an exfoliator. Despite that it feels lush when you rub it in and feels quite expensive.

In terms of what it has done for my skin, I definitely feel that it deep cleanses and gets every last bit of makeup off. It has also cleared up a break out I was having and did not irritate the area. My pores are also a little bit smaller which is good.

I would highly recommend this product if you are wanting value for money.

This cleanser is amazing. I was firstly very impressed with the size of it, it's huge for its $15.99 price tag. It doesn't smell much and has a creamy texture. There are tiny micro beads in it which I felt were very gentle on my skin and not at all scratchy . It says on the back that it is gentle enough to use everyday which is great for a cleanser that has exfoliating properties too. I used it in the shower and when I put my make up on I thought that my skin looked REALLY good, and I mean really good. It had a glow and a radiance that I have been missing for some time. I used it again the next day and lo and behold, radiant skin. Amazing. I have got lots of comments about how well I look lately and the only thing that is different is this product. I am definitely sold on this and I will not be without it. I checked out the back of the tube for any extra important info and I am glad I did because it clearly states that if you use this product you need to wear a sunscreen as your skin may burn more easily. I thought that this was an excellent message for the user. It doesn't lather too much on your skin but it certainly does what it says it will do. I honestly think the last time my skin looked this good was when I had that glow that only comes with pregnancy. I am not joking, I think that this is a brilliant product which I will adding to my skincare arsenal. Thank you beauty review for giving me a product that makes me feel like a million bucks.

I was very excited to get this product to review and very happy to see that it was a very generous size. I decided to use this in the shower as part of my morning routine - the microbeads felt barely there but could feel them gently doing their work. My skin didn't feel overly refreshed just gently cleaned The scent was mild and not offensive. I used this daily as intructed and am extremely pleased with the results so far, my skin is definately smoother and I am starting to see a definate improvement in the size of the pores on my face. I will definately continue using this cleanser as it is awesome value for money and it does do what it says it will do. I wouldn't say that the changes are instant and dramatic but I can definately see that changes are happening and with longterm use my pores will be nice and tight.

SInce this trial have been using this product and still happy with the results - definate improvemnt in the size of my pores

I have enjoyed using this product. Usually when I try a new product I end up with a breakout (thanks T zone) but with this, nada! It smells nice, doesn't over dry, the microbeads are not too scratchy and it is easy to rinse. I start my days feeling fresh, with glowing skin and end my days like that too.

The tube is an excellent size and the RRP is fantastic, easily affordable. Being able to buy a product at the supermarket is always a bonus.