Benzac AC : Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Gel

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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.

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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)
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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
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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
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August 2, 2009

Pros:

Extremely effective when used according to Dan's regime. My skin is completely clear after only two weeks use for the first time ever. Gel based.

Cons:

Normal side effects associated with BP. Peeling and itching. Only seems to come in a small tube.

I'm pretty sure it works comparably with any other 2.5% gel based BP product. Probably better to purchase a bulk product, like Dan's, rather than fork out for a more expensive product like this one. It does work though.
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June 30, 2013
Cleared my acne!

Pros:

Kills acne bacteria
No fragrance
Gel formula doesn't streak

Cons:

Biggest tube is only 60mg
Irritates the skin in the initial stages

Having used benzoyl peroxide before I was really scared to try it again. But under the rules and instructions of The Regimen, it worked for me this time around. I went from severe cystic acne to cysts free face in 10 weeks. Yes it make your face sore, red, irritated and flaky, but those are just the initial stages of The regimen. Follow through and give your skin time to get used to the product and it did wonders for my skin. I've been acne free for a couple of months now and I still plan to continue The Regimen to control my acne.
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July 28, 2008

Pros:

This is very gentle as compare to other BP gel/cream which can be found in my country, at the same time effective. Not drying. Less irritation.

Cons:

More expensive if compare to Dan's BP treatment gel.

This Benzac AC 2.5 Benzoyl Peroxide Gel (60g) is water base, just like Dan's BP treatment gel. I will recommend this BP gel over the others, especially if you have sensitive skin.
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December 27, 2013
Gets rid of 70% of acne

Pros:

Gets rid of 70% of acne within a month
Light formula, doesn't cause excessive peeling
Can easily wear make-up on top of it

Cons:

Super expensive
Still get breakouts

I started using this as a replacement for a British BP brand Panoxyl 2.5% that went out of stock last year. It's sold primarily in Aus and NZ and cost a bomb to get shipped over ( £10 a tube!) But I am more than happy to pay this because it works. I have PCOS-related acne (so very cystic) that still breaks out around that time of month, but 70% of the time this stuff keeps me clear. It can also be quite 'mattifying' if you put lots on. One thing to say about this above and beyond most brands of acne treatments is that it is very light, and you can wear foundation on top of it with it peeling horribly underneath of looking obvious, which is a must for me. Overall, it will control angry cystic spots when coupled with good moisturizer and cleanser (I use Cetaphil), but like most brands it will not get rid of them 100%.
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July 13, 2013
Benzilliant!

Pros:

Easy to spread
Trustworthy

Cons:

Hardening Effect

I use Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser, then apply this. I have noticed a difference in spots within 3 weeks and I will continue to use this. It's made by Galderma who make Cetaphil so I can trust this to really work! Until I'm 100% clear I will give this 5*
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October 11, 2008

Pros:

It dries up acne fast and lessens inflammations quicker. Is absorbed more efficiently by the skin as it's water-based. No sticky feel.

Cons:

Too much too soon might dry up skin.

Effective product to use for the regimen. First time users should follow regimen, starting with smaller amounts then gradually building up to more.
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August 17, 2009

Pros:

Works really well, made my skin alot less red, reduced big inflammed zits, far less breakouts, made my skin alot less oily thoughout the entire day not just a hour or two after my regimen was done.

Cons:

Kinda expensive, comes in a small tube and runs out quickly. Does cause my skin to become red if i use to much and sometimes peeling. and had to keep buying new tubes once a week.

Really effective against acne, but not big enough tube for the price paid.
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