Acnes Medicated Cream Face Wash 130g

Acnes Medicated Cream Face Wash 130g is a quasi-drug medicated cream cleanser for acne-prone and oily skin — combining antibacterial and sebum-controlling actives in a creamy foam that prevents over-drying better than gel or liquid acne cleansers, making it appropriate for adult acne-prone skin where preserving the moisture barrier is as important as clearing breakouts.

• Medicated antibacterial active (Isopropyl Methylphenol) — targets C. acnes bacteria during the cleansing contact time
• Oil-control ingredients — regulate excess sebum that feeds the acne cycle without stripping natural moisture
• Creamy foam base — gentler on the skin barrier than gel-format acne cleansers; prevents the dryness-rebound oiliness cycle
• Non-comedogenic formula — safe for daily use on breakout-prone skin
• 130g — standard medicated cleanser size; approximately 2–3 months of daily use

How it works: IPMP antibacterial penetrates into the pore opening during the cleansing window to reduce C. acnes count — bacteria levels drop with consistent daily use, reducing the inflammatory acne response over weeks. The creamy base prevents the over-stripping that causes rebound sebum overproduction — a common problem with gel acne cleansers that inadvertently worsen oiliness by stripping too aggressively.

Acnes Medicated Cream Wash vs Acnes Fluffy Foam Wash: Both use IPMP as the antibacterial medicated active. The Cream Wash is a tube-format creamy foam for general acne-prone skin. The Fluffy Foam is a pump-dispensed pre-formed foam that eliminates friction entirely — the preferred option for skin with active inflamed breakouts where any rubbing worsens redness and irritation. For breakout prevention and maintenance, Cream Wash. For active inflamed acne, Fluffy Foam.

Known in Japan as メンソレータム アクネス 薬用クリーム洗顔 130g.