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

This product is INCREDIBLE. I have mild acne, and Benzaclin pretty much banished it for a good solid 2.5 years. With this medication, I could eat absolutely anything I wanted to and not break out. Unfortunately, it stopped working after a while, which utterly breaks my heart. I thought this product was my soulmate that was my answer to live a happy FLAWLESS life. Oh well, it was amazing while it lasted. For anyone who's still starting out with Benzaclin. I'm so uber jealous of you guys. You're gonna have IMMACULATE skin for the next 2-3 years. I'm not kidding.

I've been using Duac Once Daily Gel which contains 5% Benzoyl Peroxide and 1% Clindamycin. I was prescribed this by my GP about nearly 4 weeks ago after telling her about my acne and how it practically ruined my life lol. I didn't see much of a difference in the first few days, but after about 5 days I saw a massive difference in my skin. My forehead was the worst area of my face, covered in iloads of inflammed spots and blackheads, but now it is my cleared. I haven't got 1 pimple on there now. My cheeks weren't as bad as my forehead, but there were many days where they were red and completely inflammed an sore. Now, theres barely anything visible on my cheeks. One thing I have noticeD is that the texture of the skin on my cheeks as changed quite a bit. They look like they've been stripped off moisture and stuff. I want to know whether it will be ok after I've stopped using the medication? Anyways, I have no bad things to say about this product. I'm so happy with how my skin as turned out so far. Honestly, I was so bloody insecure about my crappy skin, covering everything in loads of make-up and stuff. I haven't wore much concealer or foundation since. I'm so relieved; it deffo is one product Id recommend to moderate acne suffers. I didn't suffer from all the cons people have spoken of i.e. itchiness or burning and so on, although I did have a little dryness. One thing I'd like to know is that if I stop using the product, will my spots return? I'd like to cut down on the product very soon and was wondering whether everything will just reappear.

I have been using this duac gel on and of for afew months. It didnt work doing this I found. So I use it every night for the last 2 months and its cleared my shoulders and face 99% now. My back is about 75% to 80% clear now. I have to use it every single night before bed or even after a shower at night time. If I miss 1 night I can have spots or redness starting in places. But if I use it every night I dont have a problem. So simple terms it has to be used regular with out missing it using duac gel. One other thing I use gloves in the shower that exfoluate my skin to scrap of any dry or flakey skin this solves the problem. This is the best gel I have used but for it to work you need the right shower gel not to dry your skin before to much. Also exfoluate your skin when having a shower. If you have redness cover the hole skin and spots and if you have any big spots put a small blob of duac gel over the spot and leave it there. The next morning it clears up far faster 50% faster with bigger spots this way. My skin is oily on my back, shoulders and face so the gel stops me producing to much natural oils. But the same time not stopping it all togeather because it will age all your skin and the way you look. Not to be used in 2 times a day its to much and damage your skin. I rate this 4 stars cause I havn't finnshed yet or seen it clear up fully yet. But so far so good my girl friend can see a big diffrence now. I also get mine of the doctor due to my condition. But I know it costs abit to buy but it would be worth it. You have to get things right for it to work otherwise you never fix the problem. I will come back and rate Duac gel again after the new year then it will be 6 months. Then give anther review to show how 2 months went to 6 months. I will keep you up to date with the progress. So far so good so I cant complain.

Is clearing up my skin acne wise, redness wise it hasnt done anything but right now i am on ziana and solodyn. Really really drys out my skin. I have two options after using it, option A. Let it dry out my skin and not notice redness but see a snow storm on my face..or option B. put a moisturizer on afterwards and bring out the redness again. I don't like either one of these options but so far I have been using option B. because I HATE my skin being dry. Overall benzaclin is doing its job i guess.

I am 31 and have never had a problem with my skin. A few months ago I started with spots that were huge lumps under my skin all around my mouth and chin which would not go. I'd wear make up to cover the spots but the lumps just showed through. I went to my GP 4 days ago and he prescribed moderate acne and Duac Once Gel. I started using it once at night as prescribed and 3 days lated the lumps have subsided a little and I can tell my chin is smoother. I understand from reading forums that you have to keep using this gel otherwise the acne may come back. The only drawback of this cream is how much it has dried out my skin. REALLY BAD. I only applied the cream to my chin, and my skin is flaking and I look like a horror show. I went out the other night and put some foundation on my face. Within 10 minutes the make up was flaking off my face and I looked like a wall with paint peeling off. I have tried exfoliating which worked a little but the dryness does come back. Also, moisturisers didnt work as they just sunk into the dryness, I think its a small price to pay for these lumps to be subsiding, but do be aware it may dry/burn your skin.

I'm 14. I've been on Eryacne, Differin and Doxycycline and this is BY FAR the best medicine I've used. I'd been affected by acne for about a year. Then my aunty recomended this product as her daughters had used it and it worked amazingly. I asked my doctor and he said to give it a try. I am happy about the way I look for the first time in 12 months.

For me I have like the worst acne of anyone in the world and it leaves scars that last for about 6 months(I know CRAZY).This is the only thing that has helped me a little.My acne was mild-moderate but then I took minocycline(prescription antibiotic) and it made my face look more like a pepperoni pizza than a clear face. It has never been the same. Tell me if you find something that actually works.(By the way, I tried Murad for one night and it made my face look EVEN WORSE PLEASE IF YOU LIKE A CLEAR FACE DO NOT DO MURAD IT WAS EXTREMELY RED AND BLOTCHY AND STILL IS IM LOCKED UP IN MY HOUSE I CANT GO ANYWHERE IT LOOKS SO BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

For years, I've "worn" Duac underneath my make up because I did not want to put any make up directly on my skin. I put on an Obagi moisturizer, then Duac and then dab on a tinted moisturizer, so as to ensure that my skin does not dry out. Before my cystic acne set in, I was pimple-less for years and I swear it was the Duac! Now that I have cystic acne for some undiscovered reason, it does little, if anything to help my acne. I still prefer to use it because I don't like to put make up directly on my skin.

The first 2-3 weeks of using this were quite hellish.I had worse breakouts than ever before with dry, red flaky skin.Then after 3 weeks it was like some sort of miracle and my skin just constantly improved. It is now 98% clear after 6 weeks and the only downer is that red marks are still lingering.Once they fade my skin will be totally flawless thanks to Duac.I wouldn't use this product just before a big event as the first few weeks are the worst but you really have to stick with it for it to work!Don't give up before 6weeks unless you have really, really sensitive skin as your skin will get used to it.I would all say to get a good moisturizer.I love La Roche-Posay Effaclar Compensating Soothing Moisturizer which helps combat the dryness. I would also say to wash your face with warm water if you don't already as this helps remove the dead skin and opens up the pores so the gel can be easily absorbed.I give it 4/5 because ideally you wouldn't want the initial dryness/breakouts but once you get passed that it's 5/5.

Good cream, works well if used every night.