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3.4/5
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3.1/5
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3.9/5
Common brand names: Benzac AC, Brevoxyl, Triaz

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Anonymous, London
Oct 23rd, 2009
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Pros:Dries up acne
Cons:Leaves face very red and dry
Bottom Line:I can see how this poroduct would work for a lot of people but the side effects of it were too harsh for my skin. I used a thin layer for a couple of nights and my face was so red and dry it looked worse than before I used it. It did dry up my spots but it dried my skin so much that my skin would "drink" my moisturizer and still look as bad. Because it made my skin so red I stopped using it after about a week so didn't wait to see if my skin could tolerate it over time.
I would still recommend it because if your skin can tolerate it better, it does work on acne and you would probably see very good results!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for about a week.
Acne severity:moderate
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Sean, UK
Oct 16th, 2009
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Pros:Starts to work quite quickly, oil free, easily available, inexpensive
Cons:Can cause severe itching within the first few weeks of use which is hard to resist scratching, very dry skin, sometimes leaves residue
Bottom Line:This stuff works and works well, however you'll need to use a mosituriser to prevent your skin from drying out and flaking.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Sean has used this item for a few months.
Acne severity:severe
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Anonymous, houston,TX,USA
Oct 14th, 2009
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Pros:acne free skin, less oilier, a magic happened
Cons:nothing at all
Bottom Line:i tried so many products orally and topically, nothing worked that best for me, i took clindamycin,differin, retin, A, antibiotics for many months, spiranolactone many months and even birth control pills for 5 months, but no use, well its right that my acne went away with tha use use of antibiotics, spiranolactone, and my skin got so beautiful and glowing with the use of pills but my acne came back, and u know there r alot or side effects using these things, so finally benzol peroxide(any brand) is working &im not worrid about using it for a long period cz it has no dangerous side effects, i HIGHLY HIGHLY recomend it
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Linda, Fresno, CA
Oct 11th, 2009
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Pros:clears out pimples within the first week and stayed clear for over year 1/2.
Cons:first time i used, i remember it burned. then started to peel and shedding.which was expected.After my face got use to it,after maybe 2 mths it stop shedding though.your face may become oilier after u stop using it.
Bottom Line:It works great for the time being, but after you stop using it, your face may become oilier since it is use to having drier skin.
Your acne will disappear though, believe me it worked for me while for over about 2 years. But what I've noticed since about a year 1/2 in, my acne become for use to the product and the medicine wasn't working/as well. That is one thing i would admit, it gave me beautiful skin, spotless i am saying, but beware of over usage.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:40.00
Acne severity:moderate
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kathy, LA
Oct 1st, 2009
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Pros:clears pimples overnight
Cons:dries skin a little
Bottom Line:i was'nt allergic to it so id recommend it:)
Recommended:Yes
Usage:kathy has used this item for a day or two.
Price Paid:3.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Ann, Ireland
Sep 15th, 2009
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Pros:NONE
Cons:Burns your skin, makes it really dry itchy and then I broke out far worse than I started with.
Bottom Line:Do not use this product, it didn't work for me. I think in the long term it can't be good for your skin and I don't think its really going to keep your acne at bay for too long.
Recommended:No
Usage:Ann has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:4.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Bella, Beverly Hills, CA
Sep 2nd, 2009
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Pros:Dries up pimples. Stop a pimple in its track.
Cons:Dry face with a white towel because it will bleach if face is not washed thoroughly! Better be safe than sorry.
Bottom Line:My doctor prescribed it.

Always put a small amount on the pimples. Do not spread it all over face because in the morning your eyelids will burn and so will your face. I use it because it dries the pimple leaving a clean spot. Only use on pimple not scars. It can redden the face. I only put it at night and sleep because it's too strong. Use it consitantly.

P.S. Acne will go away when the time comes. Just drink a lot of water and eat fruits. Give up those nasty junk foods. Just makes matters worse.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Bella has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:15.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Jasmine, Jacksonville, FL
Aug 29th, 2009
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Pros:Works
Cons:Once you stop using it every thing "pops" back up. Does lessen oily skin.
Bottom Line:Its worked for me with the at first use. Then I stopped using it for about two weeks and new tiny white heads started popping up, and even on places i'd never had them on. It might work for someone else better than it did for me.
Recommended:Yes
Acne severity:moderately severe
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M, Bangkok
Aug 7th, 2009
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Pros:Brought out the Swelling, Eventually cleared up most of my acne to date
Cons:Severe dryness & flaking, dyed my eyebrows!
Bottom Line:I got this as a last hope to clear my acne up, i noticed changes immediatly after one use where all the redness had gone away in just a few hours and it was hardly noticeable I even had acne problems ! Then after a few days my face was sore and flaking and I've had to spend a lot of money on moisturising products to help my skin cope. It's great apart from that and bleaching some of my eyebrows ginger.. however I would only recommend this to people who are severely bothered by their acne cause it can be rather irratating. I was told though dryness was a side affect and it's not as bad now after using for a short amount of time. The benzoyl Peroxide itself only cost about $2.10 dollars it's the moisturising that made it so expensive
Recommended:Yes
Usage:M has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:30.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Kay, Honolulu, HI
Aug 4th, 2009
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Pros:Cleared up my acne well, no burning sensation, easy to work with and apply
Cons:I need to use a moisturizer on my face every day to prevent my skin from peeling
Bottom Line:I used a Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5% with Clindamycin Phosphate topical gel 1%, and both worked wonders for my face. I tried Proactiv, Clean and Clear, AcneFree, Clearasil, Neutrogena, St. Ive's, and none really worked for my skin. With these products, the acne pretty much went away, and one pimple or two pimples come back every now and then. Ask your doctor for a prescription.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Kay has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:5.00
Acne severity:moderate
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