Oxy : Maximum Action Spot Treatment

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111 Reviews

Active Ingredient:
Benzoyl Peroxide (10%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Anhydrous citric acid, butylene glycol, carbomer homopolymer, diazolidinyl urea, dimethicone, dimethyl isosorbide, edetate disodium, fragrance, glycerin, hydrolyzed soy protein, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, PEG/PPG-4/12 dimethicone, portulaca oleracea extract, propylene glycol, purified water, silica, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, xanthan gum.

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July 12, 2009

Pros:

It actually works. People would spend like more than 10 dollars to buy things that barely work. This is cheap and it works. Works quick too. Leaving it on your face, it feels soft :D and it dries up quick so you can rest and do whatever you'd like :)

Cons:

It smells. Does dry out your skin.
I recommend Aveeno Lotion though. Use it daily.. your skin will soothe up and moisture it.

Its works. I had a pimple on my cheek, and it was my first one so I sorta freaked out. My aunt introduced me to Oxy. I didn't think it work but it works well. Works over night. Wash it away when your done or ready to take it off your flaw will start to disappear. I have red blotches ? On my face! and its spreading :[ but rubbing on this Oxy, leaving it on, my skin feels soft. Use it a couple of times and you will be satisfied. Use Aveeno or even Keri (if they still carry it at Costco) it will soften up your skin. Give it a try.
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May 31, 2009

Pros:

Powerful killer of bacteria, inexpensive, available to purchase almost anywhere, long track record of being the most successful acne medication

Cons:

Bleaches clothes, sheets, towels, hair. Can burn eyes, mouth, etc. (even if not placed too near them). Less (or not) effective if applied at the same time as some other treatments (retinol, antioxidants). White-tinted. Clumps with other products.

Some are concerned that BP is aging due to its oxygenation of the skin (which is what kills the bacteria). I've used 10% oxy BP (and tried other brands & formulations) 1x a day, every night for the last 27 years. I am 42 years old and people always assume I'm in the early 30s: it has not aged my skin appearance. I have an oily T-zone and scalp, stay out of the sun, and also have used Neutrogena Healthy Skin Lotion 2x a day for the last 15 or so years (until they stopped making the non-sunscreen kind last month). I cannot use salycilic acid/BHA-it makes my skin a MESS. Sulfur, tea tree, whatever--nothing works to prevent breakouts on me but BP. The lower % of BP also never worked on me, oddly. Now that I'm in my 40s, I've tried several times to stop using BP but my skin just deteriorates. BP dries the oil, lightens any discolorations/age spots, regulates the pores, stops pimples. I just learned that antioxidants (e.g., Vitamins C, E, & A) render BP ineffective--but are in MANY lotions!
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April 30, 2007

Pros:

Works good gets rid of acne.

Cons:

if you use it on ur entire face it will destroy your face.

USE ONLY ON YOUR ZITS!!!
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February 14, 2007
this product works, it does overdry the skin sometimes, just don't use it all over your face. i only use it on the problem areas and it works great.
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February 26, 2017
Amazing spot corrector and wash but need a good moisturizer!!
I'm writing this review for both the spot corrector and the wash. This stuff is seriously the best acne product I have ever tried. I am 24 and have struggled with bad skin since I was about 12. After puberty my skin got better for the most part but I would still break out pretty bad when I got my period and I always have at least 5 pimples on my face at a time. One day my husband and I were at the grocery store and he reminded me I needed face wash since I've been complaining I ran out a couple days ago. I looked and saw these products that I've never seen before I thought why not it says it kills acne F it. So I bought this spot corrector and the wash and omg I'm so glad I did. This stuff is amazing it cleared up my face in a week and I've been pimple free for another week. This is the best product I have ever used! Now. The down side. Yes. These products especially combined with dry out your skin. But! This is a super easy fix. You just have to make sure you have a really good moisturizer to go with it. I'm not talking about a light one but one that really locks in the moisture. I use the BELIEF- moisturizing bomb you can get it from Sephora or Amazon and this stuff literally is a moisturizing bomb haha i put it on in the morning after I wash my face and it corrects any dry spots almost immeditly. Again this is a wonderful product and to all the other people that left a bad review because it dried their skin out simply didn't have a good moisturizer.
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March 7, 2015
Advice needed please :)
So I've struggled with cystic acne for about a good 4 years now, starting at the end of high school. It really went full force when I turned 19 (now 20). I have done EVERYTHING... A lot of people say this but I truly have... I've even changed my diet from Taco Bell to full out high carb low fat Vegan. I'm tired and just simply worn out. Its turned not only into a struggle but has caused me to have major depression/ anxiety problems. :/ Anywayssss I've been using 10% BP for almost a month now and have seen results but everyone says to use the 2.5 (from what I've read). Not sure if that will cause skin problems and wondering if it will not be strong enough since I've already been using the 10%? My face is very dry and to be honest I'm petrified of using any moisturizer because I've had bad experiences with them before (allergic reactions). Any advice would be very much appreciated and a blessing. God bless
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December 11, 2015
If you haven't already worked this problem out, have you tried vanicream moisturizer? It needs to be prescribed by a dermatologist but I have very sensitive acne prone skin and it moisturized without causing any problems. Also if you haven't already, check out Paula's choice beautypedia page. She is a dermatologist that reviews thousands of products and their ingredients.
May 6, 2017
Omg girl I had terrible cystic acne until FRACTORA. See your local dr at a spa or some place that does medical grade facials, lip injections etc. I did fractora once a month for 6 months. I have no cysts, my acne scars are diminishing I'm so happy. I never wear makeup. And to cure dry skin which I get dry patches here and there. Every morning after I wash my face, I make sure my skin in a little damp. I put 4 drops of rejuvenique oil from MONAT on! You can buy this amazing product at [link removed] The rejuvenique oil will last you a very long time. It's for skin and hair. Sometimes I put some drops in my hair and let it sit for an hour before I take a shower, also using their MONAT hair care line. Best stuff ever. But please look into Getinng a fractora done
July 10, 2017
You shouldn't have use 10% BP, the higher the number, the drier/rougher your skin will get.
May 7, 2018
Hey there i struggled with cystic acne too, use extra virgin olive oil i have an extremely sensitive skin type trust me spread a light layer on your face and don't rinse off, helps scars fade doesn't make it worse hope this helped you. :p
April 2, 2007

Pros:

I've used all the major name brand acne medications, OXY is by far the best! Cleared up my pimples in no time! Don't waste your time looking around...go straight to OXY

Cons:

You can't use for entire face, just spot treatment only.

Great Product, strong stuff that works great as a spot treatment.
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June 25, 2009

Pros:

It worked overnight!!!!!! Completely AMAZING!!!! I started getting acne and i freaked, but then i tried the oxy pad and my acne started clearing up in less then a week!!!!

Cons:

It SMELLS like CRAP!!!!! It also stings a bit, and makes you keep looking at ur skin every five seconds hahha

I absolutely love it, you will to, so go to the flippen store and get it!!!!!!!!!!! Trust meee it totally works!
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April 9, 2009

Pros:

Clears acne fairly quickly

Cons:

Acne seems to become immune to the astringent after some time, and the product seems to lose its acne fighting capabilities.

It's a fairly cheap "quick fix" and results are fast at the start, but after a few months it seems to dwindle, although my acne is nearly gone. (Started with what seemed to be 100+ pimples, now im down to 2- 3. You get greedy when you once again get a taste of what being clear is like =Þ Try it for yourselves.
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July 27, 2008

Pros:

Works!

Cons:

Dries out your skin, but only if you slather it on. All BP bleaches stuff :(

This was cheap (it goes on sale for less than $4 sometimes) and works well. It drys my skin out when I put it on by itself like you are supposed to, but I mix a pea-sized amount in with my moisturizer and it seems to work just as well and doesn't make my face feel like it's made of stone. The biggest downside is remembering to use a white towel after I wash it off my hands because it WILL bleach towels and clothes, even after it has been soaped off. I have tried a bunch of expensive stuff and this is just as good if not better. If creams/lotions/gels never do anything for you it's time to go on oral meds anyway (Your skin is always clearer even after you stop taking them, at least in my experience). Minocycline worked for me and Accutane for my BF.
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