Deep Clean Facial Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
by Neutrogena
Updated October 15, 2026
Budget facial cleanser with a stripping reputation; winter dryness is the recurring complaint.
What the community says
Reddit users describe a basic, inexpensive face wash used in straightforward routines. It suits people who prioritize a strong after-wash feeling, but repeated reports say cheeks feel tight and extremely dry, especially through winter.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
Product details
Key Ingredients
Use caution
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 reduced pimples, blackheads and whiteheads
- It usually worked about as well as other common acne treatments
- Used with other acne treatments, it sometimes cleared acne better than those treatments alone
- Side effect results were very uncertain in one large review
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 5 mentions across 3 threads
Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 3 threads from r/acne, r/SkincareAddiction and 1 more, summarized.
“Wash face with Neutrogena Deep Clean facial cleanser for 2min”
Positive
“Morning:”
Positive
“My routine is very simplistic as well, it goes as follows”
Positive
“Cleanser: Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser. I feel it might be making my skin too dry, especially during colder weather.”
Cautionary
“I’m considering switching to a gentler, more hydrating cleanser”
Cautionary
“A gentle, non-stripping cleanser that cleans the skin properly without making it feel dry or tight.”
Cautionary
“The Neutrogena Deep Clean is most likely why your cheeks feel tight,”
Cautionary
“it's made for oily skin and is quite stripping.”
Cautionary
“my skin feels extremely dry and tight immediately after washing.”
Cautionary
