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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April 13, 2015
It worked!
I have mild acne and get breakouts all the time. Im mostly healthy and active, I work out 3-4 times a week, eat healthy besides the chocolate addiction. So I was always frustrated that my face wasn't looking healthy. My face is very oily and Ive tried everything on my face from home made to prescription to just over the counter products and nothing has worked. Until Benzac AC benzoyl peroxide. Changed my attitude gave me confidence because its cleared everything up in just 2 weeks. I bought this randomly because I thought why not and plus it was on sale at priceline. I bought the benzac 5% gel wash the benzoyl peroxide 2.5% and then the benzac moisturiser. My acne cleared up after the first wash i was surprised. It dried my face a lot and i started peeling after a few days but that went away a couple days later. I have sensitive skin but no pain whatever or itchiness as I've read some people get. My routine was morning wash face,put benzoyl then put moisturiser. AT night wash face and just the benzoyl no moisturiser. At the start I put the Benzoyl all over my face but now I'm just putting it on the random pimples on my face. I also want to point out that even though my face was clearing fast I did get big pimples the ones that are hidden but hurt at the very beginning say say 2 of using the products but they cleared up within 3 days. Patience and you'll see a difference. I took before and after photos so there was a major change for me.
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July 27, 2015
bye bye pimples.... :D
Hi frnds... I ve been suffering with this acne for almost 6 to 7 yrs. Yes ! I ve tried being natural and chemical.... To be honest I wasted my money... The result was I kindled those sleeping volcanoes... It was during my engagement tat all broke out... Obviously pics we're ugly... Later I was prescribed to use benzac ac 2.5% in the morn and evening ... Clindac a gel during the night... After a week... To b honest I hated to even peep into the mirror cuz my skin was so dry... But I continued cuz my pimples were vanishing... Again I tel u... Pimples will vanish with those but scars should be treated separately... Cuz u cannot expect a coffee directly from a cow... Ingredients come from different resources in order to have an awesome coffee.... Coffee = skin... Tc frnds...
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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.
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July 3, 2016
Cleared my acne
I had raised skin colored bumps on my forehead which created a very uneven skin texture. whenever I stood under a light the bumps on my forehead would become really obvious especially since I have oily skin. I used benzac ac every night and at first the bumps turned red and became pimples which I assumed was the skin purging so I continued with it. my skin did start to dry out after a while so sometimes I would apply cetaphil moisturizer instead of benzac at night. by week 3 there was a noticeable difference as my skin slowly started to smoothen out. after a month all the bumps are now gone and my forehead looks a lot better. definitely worked for me so do try it out to see if it works for u!!
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July 5, 2011

Pros:

Its great for sensitive skin like mine.
It REALLY gets rid of acne.
Its the best thing Ive tried.
It mattifying.

Cons:

1 tube of 60 gr.
Small amount of product.
I think I will run out of it very quickly.

THIS IS REALLY AMAZING. I tried some other products with 5% and it made my skin sooo red and soo irritated. My face was always peeling. It was awful and I was so sad but then I found this and its wonderful! Believe me! I suffer from redness and irritation and this really helped me.
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March 17, 2009

Pros:

Clear skin after 10days......nothing works better for me!!

Cons:

Is putting such a harsh chemical on your face ever good? Will probably cause premature ageing and you need to wear a SPF everyday!!

I've been using BP for about 8 years on and off, and have used many brands and my usual brand '˜mary kay' began to be a bit too harsh on my skin so I looked for something that was a bit lighter so read about this one and decided to try it out. I found it much easier to apply and spread over my face and neck than most the others and after a small breakout when first using my skin is now 95% clear. I use this product once a day before I go to bed after I have cleansed my skin with Neutrogena rapid clear wipes and Neutrogena oil free SPF 15 moisturiser in the daytime because I live in Australia and the sun is very harsh. I don't use any other washes or soaps except water as everything I have tried encourages breakouts......but even using BP I still enjoy my weekends in the sun on the beach with a SPF 30 spray and this is one of the only BP that doesn't make sunlight feel like its burning my face, although If I have been out in the sun I will not use it that evening!!
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January 6, 2015
It change my Life
before this i have really bad acne which to sometimes make me lock myself in my room, wont social around with friend until i miss my brother wedding due to acne problem, my self confident drop significantly since before this i have just a normal skin and little breakout sometimes. sometimes when i look into mirror i feel like crying and screaming inside my heart... until 1 day i read on internet on benzyl peroxide particularly in acne.org... but in Malaysia, the product not sale here.. so to replace it i try benzac ac 2.5%.. why i cjoose 2.5% because on rivew and researc in acne.org... they suggest to use 2.5%.. then i buy it on local pharmacy.... now.. my face much more and more clearer... with just only breakout sometimes.. not like before... everyday when i woke up,,, there must be a new breakout onto my face... for my cleanser, i use cethapill oily skin clenaser... this help me a lot.. i also prescribe accutane .. i get it from my dermatologist since it is a control drug... i feel happy now
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August 5, 2015
for a accutane, how can i get it?
May 22, 2017
Good for sensitive skin
If you are new to benzoyl peroxide or have sensitive skin then this is probably the best choice when it comes to benzoyl peroxide. Some people's skin can't handle it at all but if your skin can take it then it works wonders and gets you clear quick. You can find it on ebay.
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May 28, 2011

Pros:

it works wonderfully!

Cons:

it takes awhile.

This product is good for moderately like to mild acne.
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February 3, 2012

Pros:

clears acne Fast!
dont notice it when you put it on
doesnt smell
over the counter

Cons:

small dryness but if you start out slow you'll be fine
does leave a bit of redness

I was looking back at my photo's and noticed i first got acne when i was 13 and im not 18. I finally decided to do something about it, i tried every acne treatment there is and nothin worked even made it worse. I found Skin B5 and thought this would help but i got the worst breakout of my life (not joking it was seriously bad). i went to the docs and he gave me erycne which helped a little bit but my acne was still pretty bad, i didnt even want to leave the house. I didn some research and read about Benzac, i wasnt expecting much as with the hundreds of other products i tried but i though id give it a go. After a week my pacne went down dramatically however my face was so red it wasnt funny. i decided to keep with it howver just cut back on the dosage. I'm on my second week of using this and all my acne is gone, the redness is just about gone and my confidence has come back. This is no doubt the best acne treatment if you want good results.
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