Duac : Clindamycin (1.2%) and Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel

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3.8
1547 Reviews

Active Ingredients:
Clindamycin Phosphate (1.2%) and Benzoyl Peroxide (5%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Carbomer 980, dimethicone 100, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, disodium edetate, glycerol, silicon dioxide, poloxamer, purified water, sodium hydroxide.

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.

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3.4%

Used Duac : Clindamycin (1.2%) and Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel? Rate It:

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September 17, 2009

Pros:

Dries out the acne to start the dissappearing part. Kinda helps with scars

Cons:

Flaky/ dry skin, bad smell

really does work, try it!
July 5, 2012

Pros:

Felt good, made skin feel clean.

Cons:

Did not help my acne.

I used this consistently for three weeks, and although it made my skin feel clean, and I did not get as much new breakouts while using the product, it did not help my acne. This was my first acne prescription and the results were very disappointing.
October 8, 2010

Pros:

Inexpensive with insurance

Cons:

Did not work, although did not necessarily make things worse.

I had high hopes based on the positive reviews and my dermatologists' testimony to me that he would "give this product to his son". however, i was thoroughly disappointing as it did nothing for acne, redness, etc. The combination treatment was a disappointment to me personally. I give it a 2 because it did not cause me an initial breakout nor did it help a thing.
March 16, 2010

Pros:

Worked, easy to apply and it was free for me (on prescription).

Cons:

Stopped working after a long while. I guess my skin just got used to it.

I was very happy with this product for a long time, but now it sadly doesn't seem to work. I think that may be the anti biotic part of the cream. I'm now happily moving back over to BP gel.. and wondering why I stopped just using that.
December 2, 2009

Pros:

Short term wonder. Clears up acne, skin is not oily or irritated.

Cons:

Toxic. Chemical damage to skin over time; skin becomes raw and discolored, destroys acid mantle protecting the skin from infection; antibiotic and BP absorb into body and can poison organs and beneficial bacteria, leading to systemic yeast infection

Probably better to deal with root causes of acne now instead of dealing with them plus additional, scarier health problems caused by Benzaclin later on when it stops working, which eventually it does. It stopped working for me after three years and for the friend of mine who was on it and we both got really bad acne after stopping, skin that was raw and unhealthy, and had systemic yeast infections.
October 22, 2008

Pros:

easy to dispense, went on easy, cleared up existing acne

Cons:

didn't prevent anything, RED sunburn like skin, flaking peeling and tightness, no great difference

the results do not outweigh the redness and peeling
April 8, 2008

Pros:

pinples suck

Cons:

ugh!

ok well this is the second night i use this n well right now my skin is so tight! but i have been suffering acne since the 5th grade its been 3 years i hate pimples i have naybe more than hundered n my forheadd! but there small but ugh i hate them! most problem area i have a couple not to much n my side cheek bones a little n my chin not really and blackheads n my nose.. i hate it, it lowers my self esteem im nervous and shy around ppl it gets annoying! i have tried everything! so by the looks of it you guys really make it seem like if it really works my skin is getting a little dry but i just hope they go away.. At night i clean my face then put the gel on and wait till it drys a little then sleep n the morning i wake up clean my face with soap i dont use it n the morning cuz it looks weird under make up i didnt even pay a cent for this my insurance payed it all! :) so hopefully it works! i just hope they take off!! im begging!!! well good luck ppl.. ugh! my
December 24, 2006

Pros:

none

Cons:

Horrific rash

Warning, this product gace me the most unbelievable rash after only two applications. looked like my skin had been burnt. had blister, peeling and great pain. i would not like anyone to experience discomfort i had so i urge u to do patch test before applying everywhere. this product is eviil!
August 22, 2010

Pros:

Works quickly
Doesn't dry out skin
Doesn't irritate Skin
Isn't sensitive to sun

Cons:

Heals little by little, not one night and its no more acne

This product works well on moderate acne and after the first night my acne was clearing up, it works quick, but doesn't heal all acne in one day.
June 15, 2012

Cons:

Do not use this product. It worked great for 10 months then all of a sudden

Do not use this product. It worked great for 10 months then all of a sudden I ended up getting a burning sensation in my stomach that went down to my intestines on and off during the day. I went for blood tests, urine samples, stool samples and even an endoscope and everything came back good. I was taking a probiotic along with Duac at the same time. I stopped the probiotic and the issue still persisted. My Dermatologist, Doctor and Gastroenterologist all said they doubt it was from the Duac Gel. But I stopped applying it to my skin for a week and I no longer had anymore stomach issues. This thing works like a miracle drug but in the long run the benefits aren't worth it. Please be aware if you get any of these side effects to stop taking it right away.