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 19, 2014
Best acne product ever!!!!!

Cons:

Dries skin
May bleach clothes and hair

This product has saved my life. Okay, that might be a slight exaggeration, but it is AMAZING! I have suffered from acne for 10 years and I have tried everything under the sun to alleviate it. I've used prescriptions, birth control, makeups, vitamins, creams, etc. I even went so far as to use Accutane a few years ago. Persa gel produced better results than Accutane. Please never stop making it! :)
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December 19, 2012

Pros:

Works Quickly
Absorbs Quickly
Relatively Cheap
Small Amount Goes a Long Way

Cons:

Dries Out Skin quickly
Small Package

This product works well for moderate to severe acne. I noticed a very noticeable difference in my acne within a week of starting use. When used with a good cleanser and an effective moisturizer it is very effective at reducing the size and appearance of acne. I can get a generic of this product for $3-4 at most retailers and noticed an almost immediate effect shortly after starting use. I use it sparingly 2-3 times per day in accordance with the directions. This product can be very drying and irritating so it is crucial to use a good moisturizer after application. It is pretty much prescription strength and is good to use for people who haven't had any luck with other products. I would recommend starting with one application per day until your skin acclimates to the product, and working your way up to the recommended dose from there. I would probably not recommend this product to people with sensitive skin due to possible irritation. Overall I believe this product is very effective for treating acne.
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October 9, 2009

Pros:

In about 3 days, my terrible skin was completely clear.

Cons:

Dryness. But a great moisturizer will balance that out.

I was a jock. I was always playing some sport, running around, and being active. I also wore lots of makeup overtime just to cover up the acne. I started a new job and I realized the stress was getting to me very badly and made my jawlines and my cheeks breakout like CRAZY. I ended up grabbing this off of the shelf because it said "10%" benzoyl peroxide. I figured "I have dreadful skin, this has to work" I use it at night before I go to bed all over my face and I wake up and wash it off with an exfoliating face wash and then use Biore' moisture lotion to balance out the dryness it creates. Overall...an amazing product.
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May 5, 2015
i cannot live without<3
i am 21 had acne since for almost 10 years and i have spent alot of money and bs.. but this is amazing!! i put it on every night and every morning my acne looks less whats the word...gross?.. i love it my acne is tough but this has my uglies gone in less than a week. try this!!!! you wont regret it!!:)
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December 27, 2012

Pros:

Easy to put on and not messy and works just as well as the stuff my Derm gave me!

Cons:

Dries skin but thats what all acne sruff does

Its great and works just as well as the perscribed stuff you would pay a lot for
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November 27, 2012
I was suffering with a severe break out with large cyst acne for almost 2 months. I tried everything without any improvement. I picked up this product and after using it for only 2 days, I had marked improvement. It even stopped the spreading of the acne. I'm so very happy with this product!
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September 26, 2016
Best cream I have used!
This cream works wonders on my skin. It immediately shrinks the current pimples I have, and by day 2 my skin is already cleared up and smooth. Whenever I run out of this product or don't use it for a period of time, I can immediately tell the difference between my skin while using it and while off of it. This is the best (and most affordable) form of acne cream!
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November 13, 2013
Keeps Acne Under Control

Pros:

Clears Acne
Fragrance Free
Affordable

Before I started using this I had cystic acne, surface acne, every kind of acne all over my face. A result of oil cleansing for a few months. This persa gel saved my skin! I began using it about a year ago and today my skin has no evidence of ever having acne, other than a few pitted scars. This product causes dryness, peeling, flaking, but that's the whole point. It's getting rid of the old, bad skin down to the new, fresh skin. I use a pearl size only at night and it covers my cheeks (close to my nose) my chin, forehead & nose. I'll never be without this product!
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August 24, 2011

Pros:

-Reduces redness/size of pimples
-Affordable & accessible

Cons:

-Can be drying

This should only be used for spot treating. It is too heavy duty for everyday acne prevention but it works amazingly to get rid of pesky spots. Be sure to use a moisturizer if using this product.
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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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