Alba Botanica Acne Dote Oil Control Lotion for Unisex, 2 oz

I love this !!!

Let me preface by saying I have severe acne and over the counter products typically do not work for me. What I look for in an acne lotion is one that will not add grease to my face, will not make my acne worse, but at the same time still give me the much needed moisture that I need. Prescription medications dry my face out terribly so I need daily moisture. I used Clean and Clear Duo Moisturizer for years but have since wanted to go the natural face route. That led me here! What a great lotion! I love the feel of it, it's very soft and light when you rub it in and absorbs quickly. It has a light almost minty scent that fades quickly for those of us who are sensitive to scents. It dries completely matte and the matteness lasts longer than all other lotions I have tried. Typically after lunch I still need to dab off oil and use my mineral veil again but that's something I can not avoid no matter what product I use.

I like this product very much. It is a replacement for Neutrogena Rapid Clear daily lotion, which I can’t find any more. I wanted to give this one a try because it seemed closest in formulation to the Rapid Clear. I do like it very much, my skin is clear and smooth and not dry. The scent is a bit unusual — the willow bark extract has a distinct scent but it is not a bad smell, actually I like it quite a lot. It reminds me so very much of the first Clinique moisturizer I used years ago that had the willow bark extract. it was pretty expensive, but this Acnedote product is not expensive. I quite like it and I ordered a second tube so when what I have is gone I’ll have some on hand.

I've been using this for a couple of weeks now and I have to say I'm pretty satisfied with the results. My skin used to be super oily, but over the past few months it has changed more to somewhere between combination and normal. For years I have used 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, but was starting to find it way too drying now that my skin is less oily. After switching to this Alba lotion, right away I noticed the little bumps I get on my forehead going away, and some larger pimples along my jaw and around my nose have dried up faster than usual, and I've had no new major breakouts since I started using it. I can't really speak to how well it controls oil except to say I find it slightly drying, but not as much as benzoyl peroxide. The only cons are that it does sting a little when you put it on, and I think the smell of the essential oils in it is a little strong. The smell does dissipate pretty quickly, so that's just a minor issue. I also want to add that I think some reviewers have implied that this is a moisturizer because it is called a "lotion" but it isn't, it is just a creamy skin treatment. It is a little drying so you should definitely follow up with a moisturizer if you don't want your skin to feel tight and overly dry and flakey.

O.M.G!!! this stuff works like magic..I occasionally get breakouts and then I do the one thing I don't recommend anyone doing which is picking at the zit which only makes it worst and create more zits to form. But when I applied this product at night the next day the zit is gone or dramatically shrinked in size I was amazed..to be frank I was not expecting it to work just like when I used to use proactive, but this product actually works..It shrinks your zits in size and continue use treats your acne problem..The only downfall is that I purchased it on Amazon, and couple of days of receiving the product from the mail I come to find out that the whole product line is sold at the Wegman's close to where I live ..would have definitely saved on the shipping & handling fee if I had purchased it at the wegman's store rather than Amazon..but Overall this is a good product that may help with your zits & acne problem is not too hard or drying on your skin like other high end products..this is gentle on your skin yet is really tough on acne..Would definitely be purchasing more..and shipping was fast if god forbid they stop selling it at Wegman's I would definitly purchase again at amazon I love how fast they ship their stuff to their customers .

I bought the Alba Botanical Acne Dote cleanser, the astringent, and the oil control lotion. I have been using them each morning, evening, and after each workout (to wash the sweat off my face) for the past few days since they've arrived in the mail. This morning, I feel like a miracle happened. I am on my period right now, and I actually woke up this morning with NO NEW PIMPLES! Also, the tone of my face is noticeably more even. I'm just feeling over the moon right now. I am sure it will only get better from here as long as I am disciplined about using these morning, night, and post-workout. If you have adult acne, use these products in combination with improving your diet (cut back on dairy, eat more fruits and vegetables, drink more water), fix your sleep cycle (try to get to where you can fall asleep before 2 am), where a noncomedogenic sunscreen, workout to make your face sweat at least every other day, and be as clean as you can when it comes to yourself or things touching your face (wash your hands thoroughly with an anti-bacterial soap, especially before you wash your face), and your skin is sure to heal. I'm telling you though, it does take discipline. These products are an essential part of my routine, but do keep in mind that routine is the key word. There are no easy fixes. I would highly recommend these.