Dr Dennis GrossAlpha Beta® On The Spot Eliminator, 2% Salicylic Acid Spot Treatment, 1 Fl Oz

My go to help clear my acne.

Does this product work? Yes, salicylic acid works for a lot of people, it worked pretty well for me - did it cure all of my skin issues? no, cystic acne isn't super affected by it, so it won't take care of everything for me - that being said i can't really justify buying it again at nearly forty per oz. I did look through other reviews to see how others felt about it and a lot of people said the smell bothered them a lot - maybe it's because i've tried a lot of cyctic acne products that smell HORRIBLE, but this is nothing in comparison and doesn't bother me at all - i would suggest doing it before bed and not before a hot date, but i would think that is pretty standard with any acne medication

My son has been using this spot treatment and he says it works great. There is a bit of an odor, but nothing worse than benzoyl peroxide or other face treatments with active ingredients. My son says it doesn't bother him and he prefers this over other spot treatments that he's used in the past. He's asked me to purchase it again when it runs out.

This product did not work for me, it destroyed my skin and left acne scars, dont recommend if you have sensitive acne prone skin

Works well for healing blemishes. Easy to use, can go under makeup but just need a very small amount or else it tends to build up and flake. I've found it works best at night. Translucent.

I am rarely one to complain about an effective product simply because the scent isn't perfect. But, while effective, this stuff REEKS... it's oddly antiseptic-smelling, and because I put it on my face, I am bombarded on the scent for about an hour-or-so after application. Effective product, but unlikely to make it into my normal rotation because I can't stomach the scent.

If you are going to use this product, you need to prepare yourself for the smell. I have never used a skincare product that smelled so bad - I am not sure why Dennis Gross Skincare didn’t add some fragrance to this product to cover up whatever this smell is, because it is bad. It has a sharp, acrid scent that I cannot place, but it may remind me of chemicals used in perming or hair coloring.Now scent aside, this is a nicely formulated serum. It includes a ton of beneficial ingredients that work alongside the main ingredient - salicylic acid. It is easy to apply with a built-in pump.I like the ingredients list & can get past the smell, simply because I chase this product with a better smelling one. However, if you are using this alone, you may not be able to tolerate it.

I like it, very easy to apply, and seems to work well...