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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May 15, 2017
BP does work, but I hate using it
This is just a maximum strength (10%) Benzoyl Peroxide cream. BP does work to clear my small bump acne, although I hate using it and hate that my clean skin relies on it so heavily. It's really like the only topical cream that actually works. However, I always try to find a store brand BP (like up & up at Target, or Kroger has a good one) that are just as good but cheaper than the name brand BP creams. but ACTUALLY, I've recently tried to stop using BP, and am attempting to replace it with natural treatments. Right now I'm using melaleuca and lavendar essential oils and for the first time in forever (like 15 years!!!!) I feel like my skin can be clear WITHOUT benzoyl peroxide and harsh acne treatments. The best part is I know exactly what I am putting on my face, and I know it's all good stuff. Let me know if you want more information or an update on how my new routine is going!
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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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July 9, 2012
I started getting breakouts around 9 where my headgear was (tae kwon do) so my forehead and jawline. Over the years it stuck around but wasn't anything too bad. Around 19 besides the occasional breakout during the monthly lady visit my skin was pretty clear. After the birth of my first child recently my skin went bizerk! It went from ' normal' to oily. since my skin type changed my makeup had to as well. my breakouts were mild until I used MAC foundation,my skin broke out so bad. I stopped using that makeup and cleaned my brushes several times and switched to, organic makeup. I tried several home remedies but nothing helped at all. Its been 7 months and the breakouts just don't stop. The differ from the really tiny bumps to the big inflamed painful ones. Its not severe, but still embarrassing. I picked this up 2 days ago and use it as recommended. Its not a miracle product and I know it'll take patience until I Get clear skin, but do far the results are mild but still results. I can already see its drying out the acne. I haven't had a problem so far with dryness/flaking if my skin but maybe thats because my skin is oily. I apply it to my whole face and not just the problem areas though. It does say be careful with sun exposure so I apply sunscreen if i'm going outside. I'm not sure how it holds up under makeup though. I want my skin to breathe and heal so i'm going bare lol. All in all do far I like this product and am excited / hopeful for further results. Wish, me luck!
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August 24, 2011

Pros:

Reduces size of large zits & cysts
Clears zits quickly when used as spot treatment
Prevents new acne pretty well when used all over as in the regimen
Goes in smoothly and easily
Absorbs quick with minimal white residue left behind

Cons:

Small tube
Somewhat drying, but not bad for being 10%
can't find the 5% or 2.5% anywhere but would like to try them...

Overall it works as good as any bp treatment. It is a gel which is nice, but only the 10% is widely available so I haven't been able to try the lower ones. Definitely does what it is suppose to do, just keep using it and remember, just because you keep getting some zits doesn't mean it isn't working. It will DEFINITELY reduce what you currently have if used as a spot treatment at first and help prevent new acne from forming if used consistently with the regimen as suggested.
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September 5, 2010

Pros:

-Powerful, works fast!
-No scent
-Decreases redness and size of pimple overnight
-Doesn't sting

Cons:

-Not clear, can leave white residue
-Not very cheap for a spot treatment

This product is amazing! I've been breaking out with really bad acne ALL summer long. I haven't have a single break, a single day with a clear complexion in MONTHS. It really isn't something I'm used to. So when I bought this item, and woke up the next morning after using it I realized how much this is helping my acne. The blemishs on my forehead are no longer red and inflamed. They've calmed very much in 24 hrs. -It may be a bit drying, but I use a good moisturizer and I've had no flakiness!
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January 27, 2010

Pros:

-Works sometimes
-Can put all around face, not just spot treatment.

Cons:

-Sometimes leaves face red, and if its a cystic pimple dosent make it go away only makes its head.

I used this after i ran out of duac, not to bad. Trying to get off of BP though so this being 10% didnt really help
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April 4, 2017
TOO POWERFUL
This product was way to powerful on my skin, it left my skin red, swollen, and irritated, when I put it on as a moisturizer overnight I expected to wake up with smoother skin, less redness, and at least some improvement, instead I woke up to a burning sensation around my cheeks and eyes and a face so swollen I could barely open my eyes it was horrible wouldn't recommend it if you have sensitive skin.
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November 26, 2018

If you still get on here, did your face ever clear up from the red and puffiness?  I just used this and got a ugly red spot uner my eye and extremely dry face now.  I am not happy

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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