Benzac AC : Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Gel

Brand:
Reviews
4.1
70 Reviews
▸ View ingredients
▾ View ingredients

Active Ingredient: Benzoyl peroxide (2.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Docusate sodium, disodium edetate, poloxamer 182, carbomer 940, propylene glycol, acrylates copolymer, glycerol, silicon dioxide and purified water, citric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust pH.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

5
34.3%
4
47.1%
3
12.9%
2
2.9%
1
2.9%

Used Benzac AC : Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Gel? Rate It:

Choose from 1 to 5 stars
Sort by: Date
Order:
Number of Stars
Choose All That Apply
Clear All Filters
Done
September 28, 2010

Pros:

Gets rid of acne = Seriously!
Doesn't have a fragrance to it

Cons:

Takes about 1 to 2 weeks for the skin to get used to
Need to apply lots

It's the only product that I have found after 12 years of acne that actually works. It's expensive to buy in a small tube, but unfortunately the only way that it is available to me in New Zealand. Apply the gel after cleansing your face. Would very much recommend it to anybody but be warned - for the first two weeks go easy on the dosage, apply maybe every second day for the first week, so your skin can become used to it. I started applying it every day and yes my skin went very red and flaky. There is a lot of flaking for first week so get a nice soothing moisturiser. But now that I've passed the 'red stage' (two weeks) my acne is very much under control. Would highly recommend.
This Was Helpful

20 user(s) found this helpful

Report
September 15, 2010

Pros:

- Inexpensive
- No prescription needed
- 2.5% is just as effective as 5% and 10%, just with less sensitivity
- Keratolytic, anti-bacterial
- Diminishes size and redness of breakouts considerably overnight

Cons:

- Initial use of the drug causes irritation and peeling, although skin eventually develops a tolerance after a week or more
- Powerful bleaching agent. Watch that it doesn't get on your clothes

This is THE zit-killer. I keep a tube of this handy at all times. It's the perfect night spot treatment and can also be applied to the whole face (avoiding the eye area and lips of course). Benzoyl Peroxide is a must-have in almost anyone's acne regimen. Be careful if using this product for the first time, and begin with a 2.5% concentration and only build up to a higher percentage of necessary. I made the mistake of starting with a 10% Benzac about a year ago when my acne was at its worst. After applying liberal amounts over a few days I was peeling like crazy. Everyone was asking what happened to my skin. Also, the irritation only seemed to exacerbate my acne more. Not a good look. :| Nowadays I have pretty much perfected my regimen, and have learned that if used properly and in conjunction with medication and the right skincare products, you can be free of zits altogether!
This Was Helpful

16 user(s) found this helpful

Report
June 2, 2010

Pros:

I find this product to be really effective in clearing acne. I bought it when my face was covered with zits, but within 48 hrs the acne had reduced considerably!
Does dry the face, but its actually a good thing since now my face does not feel so oily any more. (apparently the AC thingee absorbs sebum, reducing oiliness)
In short, it WORKS!

Cons:

Still get the occasional breakout, but considerably less than before.
Expensive. SGD $14 for a 50 gm bottle (lasts about a month)

Benzac AC definitely works. Other BP products will probably work as well and are worth a try if cheaper.
This Was Helpful

15 user(s) found this helpful

Report
December 22, 2009

Pros:

- Clears existing spots and prevents new ones
- Feels and looks like a moisturizer
- Fragrance free
- Good for sensitive skin

Cons:

- Pricey (15.55 for a 50g bottle in Australia)

This is a great program to clear acne. I used it in conjunction with Cetaphil and Witch Hazel and I now have flawless skin.
This Was Helpful

3 user(s) found this helpful

Report
November 29, 2009

Pros:

- Gets rid of acne
- Dries out skin so my face doesn't look oily
- Tube lasts ages (I don't know why people say it's too small - you probably use too much)

Cons:

- The 2.5% Benzac doesn't dry or redden my face, but the 5% makes it peel

Lasts me about 4 months so it doesn't really cost that much (I just ran out of my 2nd tube)... $15 every 4 months isn't that bad, actually pretty cheap.
This Was Helpful

14 user(s) found this helpful

Report
November 16, 2009

Pros:

Used following Dan's Regimen, it works wonderfully!

Cons:

Fairly small bottle of 50g, if you start off with too much to begin with you will dry out or even worse, chemically burn your skin, so start slow as the regimen suggests and build up gradually.

I have had moderate to severe acne for years, but this product and the regimen have pretty much cured my acne that has plagued my skin. I VERY rarely get cystic acne anymore and it has cleared up all my problem areas. I have never before been able to properly use scar reducing treatments without the risk of irritating any acne, but now I can, because there is none =].
This Was Helpful

11 user(s) found this helpful

Report
October 11, 2009

Pros:

gets rid of acne, pimples

Cons:

dries skin out
doesn't help acne scars
expensive

its good for removing acne, just buy yourself a good spf + bio oil (to remove acne scars)
This Was Helpful

8 user(s) found this helpful

Report
August 25, 2009

Pros:

It works heaps good.. it almost cleared my skin and I have only been using it for two weeks...

Cons:

Makes your skin go red in the first week but if you put alot of moisturizer it should go away quickly... try not to use it to much though

I love it and im so happy i bought it
This Was Helpful

7 user(s) found this helpful

Report
August 23, 2009

Pros:

effective
dries up pimples fast

Cons:

it leaves my skin dry because i used it in the morning and before gong to sleep
my face becomes darker,maybe beacuse i don't use sunblock

i was suffering from acne 4yrs. ago and i saw this product in one of the magazines here in our country.i took the risk and find out myself if benzoyl peroxide works for me.after few days of using, my acne dries up.it was fast so i used it everyday though i experienced micro peeling and my face seems to be dark.i still continue using it because i didn't experienced break-out anymore. i'm afraid if i stopped using this product,my acne will appear again
This Was Helpful

7 user(s) found this helpful

Report
August 22, 2009

Pros:

it really began to clean my skin, is gradually.

Cons:

very dry my skin, but moistening whith cetaphil it improves
my skin became sensitive in the sun,I have to use pfs every day

sometimes just I used it once a day, when I play soccer.
This Was Helpful

2 user(s) found this helpful

Report
Previous
1 2 3 4 5 6
Next

Relevant Treatment(s):