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No. 142 in skincare
Stridex pads
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25% would recommend
45 redditors · 2 threads · 2 subs
★4.7 on Amazon (570 reviews)
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Positive 4 Neutral 8 Negative 4
Why we ranked it No. 142 in skincare
Sample 45 redditors with explicit opinion · 4 positive · 4 negative · 8 neutral
Score 0.250 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Verdict Reddit Confirmed — Threshold-based label from our methodology.
Sources r/Xennials, r/SkincareAddiction
Stridex · skincare
Reddit Confirmed

Stridex pads

r/Xennialsr/SkincareAddiction
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Effective acne treatment; can be irritating and overdrying for sensitive skin.
Amazon vs Reddit
Amazon loves it. Reddit isn't sold.
On Amazon: ★4.7 from 570 reviews — that's roughly 92% positive. On Reddit: 25% of 45 redditors recommend it. The gap of 67 points is unusual and worth reading the cons before you buy.
What redditors love
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Effective against acne and blackheads
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Affordable and widely available option
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Works well in basic skincare routines
What they don’t
Can cause skin irritation and burning sensation
May be too harsh and overdrying
Not suitable for all skin types
Read all 45 mentions on Reddit ↓
Direct quotes

What 3 redditors actually said.

Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/allthecats · r/SkincareAddiction
leftover liquid from an empty Stridex pads container
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u/zoso190 · r/Xennials
we just burnt off our skin with Stridex pads
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u/zoso190 · r/Xennials
we just burnt off our skin with Stridex pads
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u/DavyBingo · r/Xennials
I was just enjoying the post about Stridex Pads, reading the comments
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u/DavyBingo · r/Xennials
enjoying the post about Stridex Pads, reading the comments
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u/tourniquet2099 · r/Xennials
Stridex Pads
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