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

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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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July 27, 2008

Pros:

it seriously works

Cons:

it may dry your skin at times..

i have adult acne and was thinking about acutane, my husband anc cousin told me not to go thru with the acutane,my cousin had recommended duac, because she uses it and her skin is flawless, well anyways i had asked my dermatologists and i got duac by june4th and started using it right away, it didnt burn my face like other meds, and i could feel a difference the next day, by 2 weeks it was clearing up.. it is now july 27th and my faced cleared up and i continue to use it to keep it that way. i just prolly need to get some laser done for the scarring ..lol
July 1, 2008

Pros:

it helped clear me up in about 3 months

Cons:

does dry the face but use a moisturizer for that a bit of dryness is the least

i started suffering with acne 2 years ago i would get the odd pimple on my forehead then it spread to my cheeks so i went to my doctor and he prescribed duac once daily gel for me i started using it for a week but didnt see any changes so went back to my gp and he told me to have patients u need to give it time to work so hear i am 3 months later with a totally clear face it really does wonders belive me.
June 29, 2008

Pros:

Well ive used it for about 2 weeks now and i havent seen very much improvement. In fact i broke-out 2 days agos. im hoping that just means it gets worse before it starts to kick in?!?!?!

Cons:

Hasnt made any improvment, just one break-out

its most likely better then any other treatment suchas proactive
June 26, 2008

Pros:

Quick and easy.

Cons:

Burns with differin

Lovin it!
June 25, 2008

Pros:

works great.prevents huge breakouts, reduces inflammation and severity of existing acne..and clears acne up fast.

Cons:

expensive without insurance.(but soo worth it!) Cant really wear it in daytime.will get some small pimples here and there.

I love this stuff. Best acne treatment I've found in 5yrs with acne. I wish I found it sooner. I only use it at night. So if I used it 2 x's daily as reccommended I may not ever get any pimples.
May 19, 2008

Pros:

Gets to work after a few days if you use it correctly.

Cons:

For such a small amount its pricey.

This stuff is very good worked like a charm but if your a teenager dont think that this is miracle cream you will still get the odd bit of acne bou no more unsightly spots. Acne sufferes know what im saying when i say that you feel you can never look clean but DUAC can really help.
May 16, 2008

Pros:

It works well in the 1 week that I don't have hormonal flare-ups

Cons:

It doesn't work at all for the rest of the 3 weeks during the month.....in fact, I think it made my skin worse.

I have tried everything under the sun to control my hormonal acne. Every time my dermatologist gives me the "one" medication that should work. I was excited about duac since my cousin used it for 1 year and had perfectly clear skin. After a year, it stopped working for her. Regardless, one year of clear skin sounded awesome. It didn't work for me. 4 weeks into it, my skin was worse than when I started it. My derm told me to stick to it...."give your skin a chance to adjust". Three months later and I still break out terribly one week before and one week after my period. The duac did nothing to help. I am at my wits end with hormonal acne. Nothing seems to work.
May 14, 2008

Pros:

Really easy to use, doesn't smell

Cons:

Red, burning, flaking skin, Expensive even with insurance

I use Duac every morning and Tazorac every night so its hard to say which one is more responsible for the results or side effects I've been seeing, but my face has gotten much much clearer. Still not perfect, but I have only been using these products for 1 month and I'm told i'll see full results after 4. My face has gotten soo sensitive, even normal face moisturizer burns, as does my face wash. When I put on the Duac my face turns bright red, and the whole thing is cracking and peeling, definitely not fun, but much better than how it was before with all the acne! I'd definitely suggest trying these products, they're easy to use, and the results are pretty satisfying.
May 1, 2008

Pros:

my skin is clearer, my blackheads are gone, and i am one happy girl=)

Cons:

peeling, dryness, sensitivity

im 24 and three years ago, out of no where, i started getting acne and horrendous blackheads on my t-zone. i seriously tried every otc product to get control of my skin, but NOTHING worked. my doctor just prescribed benzaclin a week and a half ago, and i am very pleased. it's definitely drying and i have some peeling, but Olay sensitive skin lotion seems to be keeping it at bay.
April 24, 2008

Pros:

None for me. Hasn't had time to make a difference.

Cons:

Only used this 5 times and my face looks like I have been badly burnt and is extremely sore.

I guess this just isn't the product for me. I was very tentative and only used a tiny amount and my face has been burning constantly ever since the first use. My chin has swollen up and looks absolutely awful. People never really stared at me that much before even on my worst acne days, but now they wonder if I have some wierd disease and gawp. Will never use again. Hope to god these burns on my face go away!