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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January 26, 2009

Pros:

Product cleared up my existing acne amazingly! I have tried most produts on the market, and even ProActiv didn't work for me. This cleared up my skin very quickly.

Cons:

The dryness factor. Of course I expected that with the BP but I really had to use a lot of moisturizers, esp because it is winter and my skin is already dry.

Clears up skin quickly, only downside is drying out of the skin.
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July 10, 2008

Pros:

Clears acne very fast

Cons:

Dries up skin

Its a very good medication...I used it in one night, my pimples look smaller than ever. However, my skin dries up too easily and it sometimes is annoying. The other great thing: the price, I got this for $5.00 at Walgreens and its the best $5 I've spent.
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April 10, 2008

Pros:

It works really well. I've been using this every day for about 9 years and it really helps. I apply it twice a day w/ no burning or redness or dryness. Wal-Mart now has a generic version that is cheaper and works just as well.

Cons:

It bleaches clothes and colored sheets, etc. Make sure you wash your hands after you use it and be careful when putting on shirts. Also you should probably have white sheets on your bed if you use it at bedtime. I've had many things get bleached.

Very effective and well worth the money. It works way better than the $20-a-tube prescription stuff I was using. I suppose it could make your skin sensitive at first but I've been using it for many years with no problems at all.
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April 7, 2008

Pros:

3.9/5.. on how well it works. NOT BAD.

I started using yesterday and i notice a different already.!!!! my acne isn't red.. is going away=] if u have a bit acne i recommend this just apply it on acne. and leave it on

Cons:

Going to dry my acne lol which is a good thing
but the white stuff.. :( have to leave it alone.

I use Oxy cleansing pads 2% SA first.. then this :D seems like good combo... i needed oxy to prevent break out. , and this for spot treatment since is to powerful not a good idea to apply all over the face.. is 10% BP!!!! :) will dry. ONLY USE IT for spot .
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January 3, 2008

Pros:

Works wonders on acne and clears your face

Cons:

Dries your face the first few weeks of usage, but skin gets a lot better after

I've tried out A LOT of products and this is the first to actually work well and keep up with what is does. And considering its price, it is WELL worth it
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November 7, 2007

Pros:

Works like a miracle

Cons:

can dry out skin if too much is used may need a moisturizer

Really good for getting rid of pimples...fades 85% of them overnight!!
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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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October 11, 2006
This is the only product I have found that really does work. Most people say you only need to use it for pimples, but I use it on zits too. I put it pretty much all over my face. Your face will sometimes feel a little dry after using this. There are a few things that I don't like about this product. One is the fact that it is somewhat hard to remove. I find the easiest thing is to apply it at night. In the morning, take a shower and it will easily come off. The second thing is it has bleached towels and sheets/pillows. I can't buy any new towels or sheets, because they will just get ruined. Despite these two things, I would definitely recommend this product, because it works unlike a lot of other acne medications out there.
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December 28, 2017
BEST COUNTER PRODUCT FOR ACNE!
If you want to get rid of redness, acne, pimples, and dark spots/scars, this product is the "one" to use! I've discovered this product last summer, and it has been helping me keep my skin clear ever since!! I would not recommend this to people who have sensitive/extremely sensitive skin as the concentration of BP is pretty high (10%). You can apply this everyday, if your skin is normal (not too sensitive). It can work miracles overnight..GOSH it's a must have product..if you are suffering from acne/pimples.
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September 20, 2015
noooo wayyyy
This product containd microbeads wich is very bad for the environement!! Please go get informations about these products before buying it!!!
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