All-in-1 Acne Control Daily Scrub — Reddit Reviews
by Neutrogena
Updated October 3, 2026
2% salicylic acid scrub for T-zone blackheads; scrubby and stripped-out for some.
What the community says
Redditors use it mostly as a spot scrub for blackheads, breakouts, and the T-zone. Some call it gentle enough for irritated skin, but others avoid frequent use because the scrubby formula can trash the barrier.
What this means for you
What people love
- 2% salicylic acid for blackheads
- Works on face or back
- Some find it non-irritating
Watch out for
- Scrubby texture can overdo it if you use it often
- Fragrance and menthyl lactate can sting reactive skin
- Barrier damage is the big concern with repeated use
Product details
Key Ingredients
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
What the science says
Acne
Some evidence
Salicylic Acid: 16 studies tested it on its own. See all 34 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found salicylic acid helped clear acne
- It often improved pimples, blackheads and whiteheads
- It usually worked about as well as other common acne treatments
- Used together with other treatments, it sometimes cleared acne better than those treatments alone
- Results were mixed in some studies, and one large review found low-quality evidence
Studied at 0.5–30%this product: 2%
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 4 mentions across 4 threads
Neutrogena All-in-1 Acne Control Daily Scrub on Reddit, in one place — 4 threads from r/Rosacea and r/SkincareAddiction, summarized.
“there are 2 cleansers that really helped me”
Positive
“Neutrogena all in 1 acne control daily scrub and/or drmtlgy gentle acne cleanser.”
Positive
“For me, I feel like those 2 cleansers are gentle and do not cause irritation”
Positive
“If I get any little breakouts then I’ll use my face wash on my back while I shower, which is “Neutrogena All-In-1 Acne Control Daily Face Scrub to Exfoliate and Treat Acne, Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment, 4.2 fl. oz”
Positive
“I noticed this helps me the most”
Positive
“So the Nizoral shampoo on your back, Neutrogena wash...”
Positive
“When I do, I use a neutrogena acne scrub”
Mentioned
“I wash my face once every 1-2 days”
Mentioned
“the Neutrogena All-in-1 Acne Control Daily Scrub that I use mostly on my t-zone and the places I have black heads”
Cautionary
“which I don’t use as much because I heard you’re supposed to use scrubs sparingly”
Cautionary
“If you're only using two cleansers, one of them extremely harsh and stripping your moisturize barrier is likely damaged”
Cautionary
