Oxy : Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash

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Active ingredient:
Benzoyl Peroxide (10%).

Inactive ingredients:
Anhydrous citric acid, butylene glycol, capryl/capramidopropyl betaine, cetostearyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl betaine, diazolidinyl urea, disodium PEG-5 laurylcitrate sulfosuccinate, fragrance, hydrolyzed soy protein, hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid, methylparaben, PEG-8 dimethicone, pentylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, xanthan gum.

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March 16, 2008

Pros:

cheap and it actually works

Cons:

definately agree with everyone else when they say that it's pretty drying

looooove it. a few months ago oxy came out with a new wash containing salicylic acid, but for some reason, i think this one works better on my skin. anyway, i have oily, acne prone skin and this definately clears it up. i use this every morning and night, along with a deep pore cleansing scrub every other day and a mud face mask once a week. great results. although i am in a search for a good moisturizer.. any suggestions that would work well with this?
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December 27, 2007

Pros:

actually works

Cons:

makes skin very dry
could have worked better...

Very very good for the price and definitely has saved my face on many occasions. I stopped using it for a while to try just Cetaphil and benzoil peroxide lotion, but my face exploded until i got oxy again :) still searching for the perfect cleanser, but still.
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November 22, 2007

Pros:

Powerful. Within a week, it minimized my breakouts and virtually cleared my face from any blemishes at all.

Cons:

Almost a little too powerful. 10% benzoyl peroxide means even people with oily skin may have irritation. I don't have sensitive skin at all, but the first 2 days I used oxy, my face become extremely red, swollen, and itchy. It can also bleach towels.

If you have dry or sensitive skin, avoid this like the plague.. it will dry your skin out. Cetaphil/aloe vera lotion can solve this problem. I had to minimize use to once every other day until my skin was used to the benzoyl peroxide. The payoff was great, though. It's definitely worth a try.
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November 11, 2007

Pros:

same main ingredient as Proactive but for less price

Cons:

Drying and itchy skin

My face seems to get a little dry (more so in the winter) and itchy from using this product. I think using a moisturizer will help but I choose not to use it. I just don't like using a face lotion because it makes my face feels greasy. My face usually gets a little dry after washing but oily in about 3-4 hours afterwards. The BP wash seems to be doing something so far because it's keeping my existing acne under control and I haven't noticed a new one forming yet. I have a few tiny ones but nothing to be worried about. It's only been a week and I suppose it will continue to get better after a month of use. I would also advice you not to use too much of it and leave it on for too long to keep the dryness down.
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September 14, 2007

Pros:

worked well for first couple days

Cons:

results plateaued after a couple days and acne went back to normal

it cleared it up a little for a couple days for a cheap price so i cant complain
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July 16, 2007

Pros:

its all good!!!

Cons:

in the beginning it makes ur face a lil tingly or slight burning sensation....but once skin builds tolerance youll be good!

it works..so get it!
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April 18, 2007

Pros:

works pretty good most of the time in clearing up and preventing acne

Cons:

dries your face out a little if you use in excess, but can be helped by lotions

i've been using this for almost forever and everyone always complimented me on my face and how soft and clear it was, occasionally there was times i did break out but face it- that will happen sometimes
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January 22, 2007

Pros:

Trust me, it works --- under certain conditions

Cons:

It may dry your face too much upon applying

It works. My face was apprently used to all the benzyl peroxide, so I upped the percent by using OXY --- this stuff is 10%. If your face is not at all used to taking bezyl peroxide which is stronger than salicylic acid, I recommend you start with something low. Also you have to consistently make sure that your face gets all the moisture that it needs. It is true that bezyl peroxide dries your face. Even though you may suffer from having oily skin, you need to keep your face happy --- moisture and pH level happy.
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November 29, 2006

Pros:

Gets rid of the big zits that you don't want people seeing

Cons:

Makes your face kind of dry, and when you put the lotion on your face is very stiff

I just got the product a few days ago. It actually makes my skin soft, but I don't know. I have senstive skin and it makes me really red. I like it though so far. It will take my skin some getting used to. Oxy was a top choice on Good Morning America and I feel it can work it will just take time.
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November 20, 2006

Pros:

affordable, works well

Cons:

very drying to the skin

This product is affordable and works well. However, I only use it when my skin gets really bad because it is very drying and can make your cheeks look sunburned.
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