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crazypantsm, Canada Dec 18th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Cleared skin fast Cons: Makes skin red and itchy Bottom Line: This stuff is fantastic. I got the generic 2.5% aqueous solution for sensitive skin from my local drugstore. I have very sensitive skin and am in my 30s. I recently started getting tiny bumps all over my face. Some swelled, others didn't but, they just wouldn't go away. I tried changing my diet, erythromycin, exfoliating. Nothing helped. Finally, I found this board and found benzoyl peroxide, which I've never tried. This is my 3rd day on it. 90% of the bumps are gone. Any red marks that are left are going away really fast. I've also been moisturizing a lot during the day and putting polysporin cream on the red spots. I can believe how fast this is working. My face is red and stings a bit but, slathering on the moisturizer is helping a lot. Once my face is all clear, I'll keep using this twice a week for maintenance. My skin has trouble exfoliating and this stuff works. It's also clearing up the keratosis pilaris on the back of my arms. Recommended: Yes Usage: crazypantsm has used this item for a day or two. Price Paid: 13.00 Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Julie, Wisconsin Dec 1st, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Works really fast. Cleared me up in less than two weeks. Cons: Absolutely have to use a moisturizer afterward or it dries out odd areas of my face. Does bleach out towels, but just use white towels. Bottom Line: Great product. Works fast, just make sure to apply moisturizer afterward so you won't have the dryness and burning. Recommended: Yes Usage: Julie has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Lorraine, Montreal, QC Nov 18th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Cleared up acne, very quickly. Cons: PanOxyl brand of B.P. burnt my face, neck, and chest - it looked like I had a severe sunburn, only after 2 days of use once per day. Bottom Line: I found the Clean and Clear to work the most effectively without eaving a burn. I'm not sure why this happened since both brands are 5%. I would definitely recommend B.P. to anyone with light - severe acne - it works wonderfully! I have tried countless products over the years and this is the only one that actually works. Some other benefits are that it is relatively cheap and easily accessible! Recommended: Yes Usage: Lorraine has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Catherine, Indiana Nov 6th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I used Benzaclin:It did a good job of clearing up my skin when I was using it. Cons: Dried out my skin even in areas it was not applied; burned my eyes when i sweat; bleached out towels, pillowcases, and washcloths-even when I thought it was all off my face; when dc'ed use, my acne became worse than it ever has been!!! Bottom Line: Benzaclin is definitely NOT worth it!! It is now months since I have used it and my skin is STILL worse than it ever was before I started using it (I am 39 yrs old and have dealing with acne since my mid-20's). Recommended: No Usage: Catherine has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 30.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Daniel, Washington, DC Nov 1st, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Cheap, available OTC, did not irritate my skin, skin showed improvement within 7-10 days, keeps blemishes to min, comes in heavy creams, water based gels, and wash and rinse face washes, comes in a broad range of strengths Cons: Can bleach towels and if put on at bed time can bleach pillow cases. I just used white towels and pillow cases and then had no issues. Can also lighten your bangs a little bit, so just be careful when applying. Bottom Line: Out of using many products, next to real strong antibiotics (which are not good to take long term), Benzyl Peroxide was by far the best product I have ever used. I was amazed at its results when I first tried it—finally after 6 years of nothing really working without burning my skin I started to have the skin I always wanted. You must also be consistent about applying it, depending on how bad your acne is—I washed with a Benzyl Peroxide wash in the shower and then applied a water based gel before I went to bed. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 7.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

alubortha, New York Nov 1st, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Worked great, cleared up my skin within a few weeks Cons: Makes my skin burn painfully Bottom Line: This worked great on my skin. I had acne since my pre-teens and since I began using this, it was the first time I saw my skin so clear. At first it would burn my skin but I thought it was normal because other acne products also tend to sting a bit. However, I noticed even after my skin had cleared that it would burn severely. I couldn't touch my cheeks because of how much they would hurt. Sometimes it would hurt when I smiled too much. I couldn't stand the burning so I stopped using it - bad idea- I broke out and now I'm worse. I went back to the dermatologist who prescribed me differin gel [i thought this product would probably burn less] which made my skin worse. Then I tried Proactiv Solutions, still no change, and lastly Clinique Acne Solutions which feels light and smooth but only resulted in big bumps around my jaw line and cheeks. This time I'll ask for Benzoyl Peroxide again, even if it burns, it's the only thing that works for me. Recommended: Yes Usage: alubortha has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 27.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Brandon Oct 31st, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: It has worked good so far, i also agree taht if you get off o fit for a few days it gets bad, for example i ran out and i didnt use it for maybe a week and i broke out like i never have berfore Cons: it does bleach my towels, just use cheap towels Bottom Line: ive had acne for 3 years and tried everything, it is worth trying this Recommended: Yes Usage: Brandon has used this item for about a month. Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

SCOTT, McAllen, TX Oct 25th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Really good. Get rid of 70 percent of my acne in 2 weeks, and finally clear after 5 weeks of using Benzoyl Peroxide. Cons: Burns a little the first couple of days Bottom Line: Great product i wish i would new about it before. Star with 2.5%. if you need a little extra change to 5% Recommended: Yes Usage: SCOTT has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 5.95 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

blbonnet1, Las Vegas, NV Oct 11th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: No side effects. I have oily skin so it didn't dry me out. Been using 2 years now.... Cons: None Bottom Line: Great product for me. I use it nightly and it doesn't dry me out but I do have really oily skin so it works for me. With my insurance copay it is $25. I believe w/out that it is quite expensive. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 25.00 Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

patricia, new york Oct 4th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: kinda gets rid of pimples but not really Cons: takes a while Bottom Line: dont buy it Recommended: No Price Paid: 16.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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