Clean & Clear : Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength

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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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March 30, 2011

Pros:

- reduces the size of my acne
- actually works

Cons:

- dries my skin(usually occurs cause bp is at 10%) always moisturize[:
- does leave white residue behind
- pricey/: but it last at least a month and a half

I've tried MANY spot treatments and products probably more than $200 worth to the point I went crazy to find at least help to my annoying acne when I finally saw this in my older sisters bathroom. she BARELY have any acne or pimples what-so-ever but when it does come up she uses this, so I stole this from her(: like any other products I thought this wouldn't work BUT I was wrong! I love how this can minimize the size of my annoying bump overnight(recommended) I still do get new ones here and there but that's because of the countless numbers of cleansers I'm trying out right now. when I do get those bumps, I use this and BAM! less than 3 days it's gone. idk if it bleaches my pillows but I love this product(: give it a try, you'll be amazed
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March 5, 2011

Pros:

Clears up acne
Dries fast
Only spot treatment I've found that works!

Cons:

Dries your skin out so use a moisturizer, price has gone up from what I remember but it's still cheap. Be careful with how much you put on, I wear this stuff to bed and it's bleached my pillow cases multiple times.

I love this stuff, it works like no other. I've been using the Persa Gel 10 for well over a year now and it's hard to switch to anything else. I tried the Target brand version and it just wasn't the same.
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February 26, 2011

Pros:

Helps bring pimples that are deep in the skin to a head.
Works on face back and chest acne
Good for use on popped pimple
Doesn't sting
Helps remove acne and acne scars

Cons:

It can leave a white reside, but when used at night its not a problem

I am 15 years old and used to have moderate acne but with the help of this I would now say I have light acne. I am going to a school dance and when I was going dress shopping I noticed I had about 25 pimples on my chest. Every night I applied this stuff on my chest and face for a week. Now my skin is 80% clear!!! This stuff was my last resort to clear my acne so I look good for the dance and it worked :) I used it as a spot treatment on all my pimples including chest ones. It didn't bleach my shirt towels or sheets. It can be drying but the flakyness is what helps remove acne. If my face got really dry I would moisturize my face first then apply the treatment and in the morning use a wash cloth to get the dead skin off. Bottom line this stuff saved me
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February 20, 2011

Pros:

-Works fast
-Gentle scent

Cons:

-Can leave a white powdery look if over applied.

It's all about your skin type. This will work for some better than others, or may not work at all. I bought it, left, and came back home and I noticed a heavy reduction in the redness of my acne.
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January 29, 2011

Pros:

+Clears Pimples
+Reduces Redness
+ Smooths skin texture
+Stops new pimples from forming

Cons:

-Very drying
-White residue

I bought this product, because I needed something fast. I am always skeptic of clean and clear products for some reason, but let me tell you. THIS STUFF WORKS! My problem areas were on my forehead and I get oily, so when I applied this for a week, I could see a difference. It's been about 4 weeks and all my pimples are gone. I don't have any more acne on my forehead at all. I applied it every night before I went to bed, and my skin never became tolerant to it, so it worked. it's still working. However, I had light acne, so I don't know how this would work for cystic acne, but you can still try it! :) Good luck!
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January 23, 2011

Pros:

Works over-night
A little goes a long way

Cons:

In such a small bottle :(

This stuff WORKS. That is the bottom line. I do not think I have very sensitive skin, so I use a lot at one time, but I know others who use only very little and get the job done. IT EVEN ERASED MY SCARS! seriously, I do not remember the last time my nose felt so smooth. What I do: Use product where I have zits before I go to bed, and in the morning, I use clinique moisturizer in the same spots. :D
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January 17, 2011

Pros:

-zits reduced

Cons:

-dry skin
-REDNESS
-irritation

OVER KILL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i hated this, i really did. PEOPLE! SPOT TREATMENTS DO NOT WORK! I visited my dermatologist and she said to use JUST : Gentle Clenser, and a Moisturizer THATS IT. i started doing this, my sister, and my friends. Our faces are soo clean and flawless! dont waste your time on spot treatments!!
January 10, 2011

Pros:

Works fast!
Heals pimples within three days

Cons:

Leaves a white cakey stain behind especially if you sweat a lot

This product is great for attacking visible large pimples...use a light sunscreen if going outside
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January 3, 2011

Pros:

works

Cons:

whitish cast if not rubbed in properly

this is the only thing that work for my mainly noninfamed acne. i actually use the target brand because it's far less expensive and it works marvelously well. the whitish cast can be treated with some basic moisturizer - my favorite is the cetaphil cream because it's one of the only ones i find noncomedogenic and does the best job in controlling flakes and making skin feel comfortable. in the end, i'm left with glowing, acne free skin!
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December 30, 2010

Pros:

None.

Cons:

-Cakes up
-Very drying
-May have been the cause of occasional cysts

I do not recommend this product. It seems to be a very low quality benzoyl peroxide. Prior to using Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10 I had only had one cyst and it had occurred years earlier. When I started using this bp I started to get two to three cysts per month. When I switched to a higher quality brand the cysts stopped. I ran out of the better brand and tried using Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10 for a few days while I waited for my new order to arrive. After four days I had a cyst. This is a single sample with no control so I can't draw any real conclusions, but there certainly is a correlation. Use a higher quality benzoyl peroxide.
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