Oxy Spot Treatment, Light Tint, 0.65-Ounce
10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication. Scientifically Shown To: Unblock pores; Fight blemishes; Absorb oil; Soothe irritated skin; Camouflage blemishes. No. 1 Pharmacist recommended brand.
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November 22nd, 2009 at 5:28 pm
GlaxoSmithKline (who merged with the originator of the product) sold the Oxy branding to Mentholatum at the end of 2005, but it appears not the formulations themselves. I guess Mentholatum thought no one would notice if they just tried to pawn off some useless junk under that same name. The new-old-stock Oxy took about a year or two to get replaced on the shelves with this. After complaining to the company, all I got was a form letter and worthless coupons for more Mentholatum junk. The company was quiet about the facts, but some minor investigative work produced an explaination.
November 22nd, 2009 at 7:45 pm
I’ve been using the normal Oxy Tint for over 14 years, and it helps control the occasional acne problems, as well as serve as a great cover up. I’m a guy, so the less conspicuous the better. All I use is Olay face lotion and Oxy; couldn’t be simpler right? Well, I had been using this last bottle for over 2 years, and when it came down to purchase another, to my surprise, there was a “new formula”, that reviewers simply hated.
“What?” I thought, “It can’t be that bad.” So I ordered it to try it out.
Got the product after some normally fast shipping from Amazon.com, and proceeded to run up the bathroom to dab some on like I usually have in the last 14 years. What are the results?
Cons
1) Light color doesn’t match at all. It was too obvious and looked hideous.
2) Slimy, slick texture going on. Didn’t stick to anything. The only way I can describe it is it feels like sour cream. Imagine putting sour cream on your face. That’s exactly how this Oxy Light Tinted is. Simply awful.
3) Packaging. All I can say is in this tube you will never get the last drop. Product simply wasted. Great job Oxy, unless of course that was your intent.
Pros
1) Nothing from the MFG. However, as this was the first item I’ve ever returned to Amazon, I was pleasantly surprised how well the refund went. Great job Amazon. Again why I purchase so many things from you.
So that’s my review. And actually my first ever review as well. The new formula for Oxy Light Tinted is so awful, it compelled me to actually write this review and forewarn others. In my opinion, Amazon should take it off their website as it is such a sub-standard, inferior product. Oh, there was a benefit that came out of this. In my quest to find something comparable, I found Clearasil Tinted Cream here locally. This product is awesome! Even better then the old Oxy! And it comes w/ so much! Thanks Oxy for showing me that there are way better products out there then yours!
November 22nd, 2009 at 10:30 pm
The Good Things:
I had acne for several years and during that time, I tried every single product imaginable, both over-the-counter and prescription. When it was time to try Oxy, I was so used to products not working that I actually didn’t notice at first that it removed my acne entirely! Now, 5 years later, I still use Oxy and it still keeps my face clear. It strikes me as strange that Oxy would work in particular, since there is nothing special about Benzoyl Peroxide in an acne treatment, but perhaps it’s the amount.
The Bad Things:
My only real complaint about Oxy is that it leaves my nose red sometimes. I don’t sun burn (ever), so I don’t know if it’s a case of Oxy making me more sensitive to the sun or me just reacting to it. That’s primarily why I gave it 4 stars. Also, even though the tinted oxy is supposedly good for “covering up,” I have NEVER found this useful because the rest of your face is not just one, flat tone, so the Oxy is blaringly obvious. I only wear it at night.
ALSO- BEWARE the unforgivable damage it can do to your clothes, pillow cases, etc! I HIGHLY recommend using a shirt and pillowcase you don’t mind messing up when wearing Oxy. Oxy seems to bleach material it comes in contact with and the damage is irreparable.
But Even Better Than Oxy:
I know this is irrelevant, but I have to add that the greatest successes I’ve seen when it comes to acne have been with people who went to naturalist doctors, and I’ve recently started using natural treatments to maintain my clear face as well. I really wish I would have thought of that years ago, instead of trying product after product. I know there is skepticism surrounding natural medicine, but in certain areas it is the medicine that prevails; and it seems acne is one of them. But until you seize that option- try Oxy!
Sorry for the lengthy review!