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

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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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August 8, 2008

Pros:

Doesn't excessively dry out skin, Fast results
Doesn't smell bad, Easy to use
Available in generic(which works just as good!)

Cons:

Price of name brand formula, but I would buy it full price if I had too ;)

Honestly, I have tried a lot of things for my acne. All the over the counter washes & scrubs, Retin-A, The acne.org regimen, even Pro-activ didn't help. My acne flared up really bad this year, little white heads, black heads, big cyst-like bumps. So my dr. gave me a sample of Benzaclin and in 2 weeks I noticed major results! My skin drys out easily, which was an issue with other products. Not the case with this. The brand name isn't covered by my insurance, and its a tad too pricey for me. I now use the generic which is the 2 active ingredients in separate tubes. I wash my face with Purpose liquid soap twice daily and apply the medicine in the morning and at night. I moisturize every morning and at night if my skin feels tight. I have only had 2 bad pimples since using this and a few small white heads. Everyday I am clearing up more and more. I wrote so much just to give you the full picture of how it works for me...It's definitely worth a try. Good Luck!
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July 18, 2008

Pros:

Miracle in a bottle.

Cons:

My skin got somewhat worse before it became acne free.

Since I have oily skin, it helped to dry my skin somewhat and lessen the "shine" that I had. I had moderate acne around the sides of my face and chin area and benzaclin changed that for me. It is affordable with insurnce, (I paid $15) and really is the only acne treament wich worked for me. I am a teen and in college and not wanting to look in the mirror in the men's room sucked. But I would'nt take the time out to write this if it was'nt worth it. I love this product, used every otc system which never worked. But now I can honestly say my skin is flawless, no scarring and I want to thank Benzaclin for that!
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June 28, 2008

Pros:

Works great and FAST my acne cleared in about 2 weeks with only a few blemishes and maybe one zit.

Cons:

Doesn't really prevent acne

Works amazing. This stuff was seriously my magic pill. I used this for about 3 months when I ran out and just stopped using it, my acne didn't come back for about 6 months where I just got another prescription for it and it is working amazing again.
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June 18, 2008

Pros:

it drys pimples out great

Cons:

u have to pop the pimples for them to go away.
it drys my whole face out very very badly but totally worth it

i love duac!! bottem line I LOVE IT! its great , to me theres no smell. i got the kit.
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May 6, 2008

Pros:

Works!, doesnt smell or dry skin!

Cons:

None really

had pretty bad breakout, went to the derm and was given this. That was 2 years ago, it took about 6 weeks to get rid of the inital breakout, been on it ever since and its awesome! I still occasionally get a pimple or two but they go away pretty quick. The only bad thing is I am afraid to stop using it for fear, of another bad breakout.
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April 8, 2008

Pros:

Worked amazing, I have had acne for 8 years and this is honestly the first thing ive tried that has worked. I've used it for a week and I have yet to have a pimple. I use it twice a day morning and night. Recomend for anyone with moderate acne.

Cons:

Price

Works amazing. I use a non pore clogging moisturizer only after morning use of Benzaclin. Amazing product would recommend to anyone.
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February 25, 2008

Pros:

It works really fast! I've used proactiv and AcneFree, and this by far is much better!

Cons:

Flaky and tight skin

It works fast!
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January 14, 2008

Pros:

Cleared up my spots and greatly reduced blackheads in about a month.

Cons:

None as long as you apply a moisturiser on top!

I am on my 3rd tube of Duac now. I have a weird kind of acne that I haven't seen on anyone before. I get some painful red spots but mainly loads of blackheads that make my skin look really bumpy in all but the dimmest of lights. I have really dry skin too so I was worried about using this in case my skin got worse. I use a pricey moisturier (called Demalogica Active Moist) on top of the Duac gel. I only put it on at night. After a month on the stuff my skin is much better. And the moisturier keeps my skin from drying out. Its only taken me 10 years to find Duac but I'll keep using it for as long as they make it!
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January 11, 2008

Pros:

Very effective at clearing up acne completely

Cons:

Can cause parts of your face to dry out

A year ago, my doctor gave me some Benzaclin along with another medication at a regular checkup. And to my surprise, things started getting better FAST! Although my acne actually got worse before getting better, I noticed that most of the pimples on my face disappeared after only a week or two. I've never had a problem since! I'd tried a few acne products before Benzaclin, including simple creams and those tedious 3-step solutions (AcneFree). Benzaclin is the first I've tried that actually works. I highly recommend it.
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November 24, 2007

Pros:

it works!! ive had it for about 2 months, and it has definately helped my skin. yes, it does slightly dry your skin, but i think that is good because it keeps your skin from being very oily. plus.. all you need is a oil-free moisturizer and your set!

Cons:

no cons darling

yah it works, use it! yes it costs a lot but its worht it
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