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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Used Clean & Clear : Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength? Rate It:

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March 5, 2007

Pros:

It clears up breakouts fast.

Cons:

Its WAY too drying. After the first few days, I couldn't get it to absorb into my skin and my skin was flaking, peeling, red, and irratated.

I wouldn't recommend this product. I used it for about a week and then switched to Clearasil Ultra Vanishing Cream (also 10%bp) and that has worked much better. Its much less drying and absorbs easier.
June 23, 2010

Pros:

It didn't dry my skin out too much like most other products.

Cons:

It made my acne way worse.

I first started getting acne on my chin and nose when I was nine years old, so my mom got me this product. I used it consistently for about seven or eight months and it made my skin look and feel terrible. Eventually, acne spread all over my face and it is still there now. I'm thirteen now.
June 26, 2008

Pros:

eventully gets rid of acne. No pain or surprising reactions to my skin.

Cons:

Not stronge enough for me. it takes a while to get rid of acne. Not the best overnight treatment.

This is an ok product. I felt no stinging or redness witch is good. but then again it just wasn't stronge enough, i felt like i was just rubbing lotion on my face. Which would of been ok if it worked just a little faster. But overall this is ok for just treating acne over a peried of time, but don't buy just for a few pimples or zits. it wasn't good for me, who just wanted to get rid of a few blemishes over night.
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.
July 27, 2007

Pros:

Amazing zit zaper, really help clear up my skin!

Cons:

Dries out your skin really badly, but with help of a good mouisterizer you won't have that problem.

Although I have only been using Persa-Gel for 10 day's it has really made a huge improvement on my skin. 10 day's ago my face was broken out and had big pimples all over, my main problem was the right side of my face which I hadnt seen clear for a good year. After using this with a good cleanser and mouisterizer my skin was amazing, and still is! I use it everyday morning and night. I have never been happier with my skin and Persa-Gel is the thing to thank the most.
June 22, 2009

Pros:

While I could still use this without allergic reactions, this product was great. It's the only thing that got rid of all the small bumps that were covering my forehead and basically the only product that gave me smooth skin. Works very quickly, too.

Cons:

Dries out skin, causes redness and apparently I've become allergic to it early this year, because when I started taking nasal medication the bumps came back, but using this product made me get horrible reactions and I can't use it anymore.

If you're not allergic to it and you don't overuse it, it's a brilliant product, and for some (like me) the only real solution to clear skin. Problem is that it's very strong and if you're allergic to it (also like me), you have to give up on it. This product is definitely worth trying, just be prepared for the possibility that it will cause a negative reaction to your skin (large scaly patches of redness).
June 18, 2009

Pros:

None

Cons:

causes redness and itching when I woke up the next morning it affected my cheeks but does not improve my skin in anyway when apply elsewhere.

I used this product for one week straight trying to get rid of my pimples but doesnt work until I apply it on my cheeks the redness starts to appear. This product really stinks. Sad to say is I used to be a fan of clean and clear until I used this product. The old products were better but not this crap. I even called the company and they couldnt give me any advice in getting rid of my problem except they told me to call my doctor.
November 29, 2008

Pros:

it gets ride of your acne surprisingly fast!

Cons:

none.

i like this product alot, i use Persa Gel 5, not 10, but it works really good, better than anything else ive tried, which is EVERYTHING. i recomment this to anyone.
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!
October 16, 2012

Pros:

Quick-acting

Cons:

Very itchy, burning, dry, and red skin.

I used this product only once to try and clear up a few blemishes. Within 12 hours of application, my entire face was terribly itchy, dry, very red, and stinging (even though I only used 2 dabs in small and specific places). My skin also feels hot and bumpy to the touch when I run my fingers over it. I've always had very smooth skin, so I suspect it must be further reaction to the product. I will not be using this product again. I will just stick with my Noxema from on.