Clean & Clear : Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength

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522 Reviews

Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide (10%). Inactive Ingredients: Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Laureth 4, Sodium Hydroxide, Water.

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

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November 28, 2007

Pros:

affordable & actually works .

Cons:

dries out skin & leaves white residue .

I just bought this product today and applied it about an hour ago after using the acne wash . my face feels alot better already although it was really dry but luckily the acne wash came with a oil-free moisturizer that made thinhs ALOT better . i am going to continue using this product along with the acne wash & moisturizer . - - i don't recommend using this if you have sensitive skin .
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November 24, 2007

Pros:

Clears up acne quickly!

Cons:

Causes dry skin, but worth it!

I've been using this product for a few days and I've seen a dramatic difference. I've tried ProActiv and prescription medications, but this has been the best product so far.
September 10, 2007

Pros:

It really works!

Cons:

Dries out skin like crazy, bleaches towels, sheets & clothing if you're not careful.

After paying waaay too much money for Mario Badescu products and having them break me out worse than ever, I needed something strong & effective to clear me up. Even with make-up, it was obvious I had bad acne because my face was covered with huge, bumpy cysts and pimples. I spent a weekend at home & applied liberal amounts of this three times a day. I didn't wear make-up & kept my hair out of my face. By Monday, my skin was dramatically better. It wasn't perfect, and it was extremely dried out (but I expected that), but the bumpiness was gone. Since then, I've applied it only at night, along with using tea tree oil as a spot treatment, and my skin has improved ten-fold. It's not perfect, but it's more effective than other products that cost a lot more money.
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September 6, 2007

Pros:

Dries up throbbing, painful, full, huge pimples very quickly and effectively.

Cons:

Won't fade "dried up" pimples.

Not bad! I'm not too impressed, yet. Worth the money, a sure bet to quickly dry up big whiteheads, but there may be something better to deal with those tiny pinprick mild spots. Mild tingling after several applications.
August 30, 2007

Pros:

Clears up breakouts very well. If you apply it on the night, in the morning 80% of the breakouts will fade

Cons:

Drying

It works and buy a moisturizer with it
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August 15, 2007
This is the best product on the market. I've tried every product out there- every wash, astringent, cream, pill, every otc drug and at least a dozen products perscribed by the dermatologist. This stuff is amazing. All you have to to is wash with a gentle cleanser like cetaphil and then apply loads of this gel. wash it off in the morning and moisturize. You'll see results in a day, and you'll be clear in a week. After years of struggle I am completely clear and I owe it all to persa gel.
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July 31, 2007

Pros:

-clears pimples
-kills bacteria which causes pimples
-works quickly!!

Cons:

-can cause dry skin due to the high concentration of benzoyl peroxide but really i have only experienced this a little, my skin seems to work well with it. I use mosturizer each morning with spf 15 as well.

This product really works--and fast! If you do decide to use it, I would suggest starting slowly and working up with the treatments as I'm sure everyone's skin reacts differently with the benzoyl peroxide. Also, it would be a great product to simply use as a spot treatment and just have in the medicine cabinet to dry out a big pimple when you get one! Good luck!! I hope it works for you!
June 22, 2007

Pros:

-Gets rid of the acne
-Doesnt bother my skin

Cons:

-Advised not to be exposed to the sun very long with it

I am 20 now and have been using this stuff for about a year now (i would have mild-moderate acne w/o it), and its still working for me. Im not sure how much longer i will have acne and have to use this stuff (i hope to hell i dont get adult acne) but I will stick with this product until it stops coming. I use this product daily and have had it lose some effectiveness after long periods of time so keep a backup product (i have another C&C prouduct that uses that acid that starts with an 's' when it i see some stuff propping up for a day or two. This product has kept me clear and all the signs of my old acne have almost all gone away. wish i found this stuff sooner- it has raised my self esteem and given me my confidence back!
May 28, 2007

Pros:

My zits were reduced dramatically the next day.

Cons:

Dries my face out a lot.

It works!
May 7, 2007

Pros:

Seems to be drying out pimples. I have only been using this product for a few days. Skin seems clearer.

Cons:

Drying. Use a good lotion with it, or even vitamin E oil.

I have combination skin (some parts dry some parts oily). My skin is also very sensitive to products.I have been having really horrible deep pimples. Almost cystic like. I put this cream on them a few times in one day and it really seems to be drying them up. I wouldn't recommend putting it all over your face. Use it at night and then wash off in the morning. It seems to be working well. I don't know what its effects are for long term use though as I have only used it for a few days.