Acnecide : Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel

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Active Ingredient:
Benzoyl Peroxide (5%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Docusate sodium, disodium edetate, poloxamer 182, carbomer 940, propylene glycol, acrylates copolymer, glycerol, colloidal anhydrous silica, water, sodium hydroxide.

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June 9, 2014
An even better replacement for Panoxyl 2.5%
I was a dedicated user of the Panoxyl 2.5% aquagel, which was unfortunately and famously discontinued in the UK. After a lot of freaking out and purchasing some dodgy aquagels from China, I decided to try this, despite the alcohol content. I was worried about the drying effects of the alcohol and the higher BP strength but I can honestly say that this is the BEST acne product I have ever used. The Panoxyl changed my life, made my acne manageable and predictable. Acnecide has eradicated my acne COMPLETELY. I will occasionally get the odd single pimple around certain hormonal times in the month but I haven't had a cystic pimple or in fact anything that is larger than the head of a pin or lasts longer than a day or two for over six months. One tube of this product has lasted me this whole time and I am nearing the end of it, tempted to stock pile it in case it is discontinued like the Panoxyl. I suffered no drying or flaking of the skin like I did when I first started using Panoxyl, in fact there was no negative change at all and I was worried it wouldn't work because I didn't notice it even being there (silly I know but from the amount of things I've tried and the drastic effects they've had initially, it's become expected). My daily regimen is very basic - Garnier Pure Active scrub, Garnier Active wash, Acnecide, Origins Ginzing moisturiser (oil free and a revelation, I will review this next). I would highly recommend giving this product a chance. It's not cheap at £15- £18 a tube but for me it is totally worth it.
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August 10, 2015
excellent
I'm almost 24 y o male and I've tried almost anything for my back and face acne till I came to acnecide.yes,it's a bit expensive (10 £ for a tube) but u get what u pay for. in less than a month I completely got rid of my face acne but I still have some bacne,mostly because I wasn't using as regularly as I was using it on my face .Indeed I've experienced some litle disadvantages like redness, dryness ,I even burned my skin a couple of times. but nothing really beats that feeling when u look in the mirror and see a clean face
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May 30, 2017
Life changer
I went to the doctor about my depression and acne and she recommended acnecide. This gel is amazing! I have tried everything to remove spot scars and blemishes including baking soda and face washes but nothing worked and I felt terrible. This 5% benzoyl peroxide is LIFE CHANGING and made me have much more confidence in the way I look. I can go out now makeup free finally and don't have to cake my face in tonnes of foundation. It gives my skin a healthy glow. For me it doesn't dry my skin that much it actually feels moisturising after washing it off with just water. At first it feels dry but your skin will get used to it within a week! This cream worked in less than two days it's a miracle. I use quite a lot as it sinks in your skin fast but that's good. Just need a bigger tube! I get the odd spot but nothing like what it used to be I feel like a totally different person thanks Acnecide!
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July 2, 2015
Best treatment so far
After lymacyline failed for me I turned back to topical treatment. Despite being only 5% this product has really helped to dry out my spots without over-drying my skin after a few days usage. I use the gel in conjunction with the Acnecide face wash to better results. To avoid over drying I wear sunscreen over the gel. Despite the high cost I definitely recommend it!
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December 3, 2016
It works! ... but be sensible with it.
I've used this cream for nearly 3 years now and it's my go to cream. I suffer from mild to moderate acne from the cheeks down. I've tried so many things and it was just exhausting, so now I've found something (that isn't a miracle worker, but it definitely helps), I might as well live with it instead of wasting my life trying to find the perfect solution. Stick with it, it will burn and you'll hate it when you laugh because your skin will feel like its ripping, but your skin will soon adapt to it. Use a very small amount and focus on problem areas. It bleaches so don't put it on and then get into bed, let it dry first. I use it in the evenings only, don't over do it unless you have severe acne, then use in the mornings as well, but ONLY A LITTLE. I use Cetaphil moisturiser and that's it. No fancy routine with toners and whatever else they have, and it's worked okay for me. Please give it time and be patient while your skin adjusts. And remember, more cream doesn't mean it will work better, it'll just make your face VERY sore. GOOD LUCK :)
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January 1, 2017
thanks for this, my skin is really dry and i knew i was putting to much on. Thanks!
September 30, 2016
I highly recommend this product
When I was 15 years old I got the implant it was going fine for about 6 months. I started to feel my face was starting to get really sore , boils & spots started show up & my face was all red & sore to touch or even sleep on. I then ended up with server acne. I was out on tablets , different creams & I even got referred to a skin specialist that's tried to put me on tablets that is actually been barred I America cause of the amount of sucides it caused , as they were giving people with mental health issues , server depression & server anxiety them without getting a letter from the doctor to see if it safe to give them the tablets. I thankfully got a letter from my doctor saying I'm not aloud to be giving the tablets the skin specialist wanted me to go on. I saw my doctor about a week or 2 after and he gave me acnecide to try to see if there would be any difference in my skin. I saw a massive change in my skin after a couple of weeks of using acnecide every night even sometimes I would put it on in the morning as well. Cause I have server acne for life I'm having to use the cream for the rest of my life just so it doesn't break out again. I now live with this skin condition for the rest of my life, I'm now 19 years old & My skin is now all back to Normal & is very smooth so I highly recommend acne cide to every one who is suffering or has been suffering for many years if acne. You would be able to see exactly how much there is a difference in your skin.
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September 29, 2015
Good stuff
Been using for about 2 weeks now alongside Cetaphil skin cleanser, and so far everything is great, my acne isn't completely gone but it's definitely calmed down and skin isn't as oily and pimpley as it usually is, it's a bit expensive at £10 a tube, but it's definitely helping more than anything else I've tried, the benzyl peroxide really drys out your face but use it alongside cetaphil skin cleanser and all is good, will be buying again.
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April 27, 2015
It works but it's a little expensive
i feel for the last reviewer. i am also on lymacyline and i think it works but i get a blanket of dead cell covering on my face. I tried E45, Zerocream, Zerobase, etc. none seems to work but just in about a day or 2 use of Acnecide i can see marked improvements. Sorry buddy, about the hell you went through - maybe you were allergic to some of the active ingredients but this Acnecide gel is a saviour. My only little moan is the price - £9.99 for 30g at Superdrug is a bit of a hit. But it works so at least you pay for the results!
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January 22, 2017
Lifesaver
I love this cream. I have never had perfect skin but lately it's been really bad. Dermatologist said it's hormonal as it's all around my mouth and jaw area. I feel like I've tried everything but nothing works. I recently started using acnicide 5%. Been using it for about 3 days now. Morning and night over my entire face. Already I have seen amazing results. My skin is so dry but not sore at all. I apply this and then let it dry and put a tiny bit of savlon over the spots. I have also been taking lymecycline 408mg for about a week. My skin is clearing so quickly.
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May 30, 2017
Me too I love using acnecide my skin is finally free!
January 31, 2016
Best product I've used so far!
The only over the counter product I've seen that states you need to give it a go for a whole month and if that doesn't work go to see your GP or a dermatologist! At first, trying this with huge urgency I used twice a day with another product containing glycolic and sacrylic acid and basic burnt the skin off of my face.... Lesson learnt. Cut down to using this gel once a day at night time, and within a week the difference was incredible. I suffer from cystic acne after stoping the contraceptive pill, and a month in, this is the first time in over a year I don't have a spot on my face, just scaring. Have just purchased the acnecide wash and will be getting the cetaphil moisturiser soon. Highly recommend this!
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