Stridex : Power Pads

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4.4
84 Reviews

Active Ingredient:
Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Carbomer, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Methylparaben, Poloxamer 182, Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide.

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November 11, 2007

Pros:

Refreshing, keeps existing acne under control

Cons:

Price

I ditched the oxy pads to try the Stridex because of the reviews here. Been using for about a week, I like it so far. My face feels refreshing and smooth after using the pad. It removes the dirt and oil pretty well and does not make my face feel very tight and shiny like the oxy pads did. It seems to keep existing pimples under control, or it could be from the Oxy BP wash that I use (or both). The only complain I have for now is that the package only contains 28 pads and costs more than Oxy pads. Pretty expensive in my opinion but if it's something that actually works, then I don't really care. I've been using it for only about a week so it's too early to tell.
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August 15, 2009

Pros:

Exfoliates, doesnt sting, dries fast, and you get quick results!

Cons:

Nothing really comes to mind

Well this is my 2nd month on Accutane and I think it makes my skin sensitive, and my skins been getting super red and dry/peeling bad from other products, It's really affordable and definetly worth a try.
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October 26, 2008

Pros:

Exfoliates, cleans up acne really well, good for getting the dirt and oil off your skin.

Cons:

Can only find it at one grocery store in my area.

I brought these by chance about two years ago and I love them. My only problem is where I go to school they work amazingly but when I go home to Florida they don't seem to work anymore, my face will break out like crazy.
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June 18, 2008

Pros:

Convenient, easy to carry, easy to apply

Cons:

None for this purpose

I get a very nasty acne-like heat rash on my face, neck, and chest in our hot humid climate. Until I found these pads, the only way to prevent it was to not spend any time outside, which was not practical for a golfer. I use a pad before going out, put on sunscreen, use a pad after activity, and another one at night. This year, I've had only minimal breakouts.
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January 8, 2008

Pros:

convenient, good strength bp, and surprisingly doubles as exfoliant because of the pads texture

Cons:

hhhmmmmm...not sure

im still not sure about this product as i think it may have caused me to breakout due to irritation...but i really really wanted to like it and for it to work..this is just me though since i have sensitive skin..i still recommend it though for those who can tolerate it
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February 19, 2007

Pros:

conveinent, leaves skin nice and and cool

Cons:

not as effective as a cream and a bit pricey. and i think it leaves a film on your skin, but it's pretty much invisible so w/e

every other week in PE i have to run a mile. after the mile my face is just dripping with sweat, so i use one of the pads to wipe my face. the smell takes time to get used to, but it leaves your skin nice and cool. i believe this wards off pimples that are just cropping up from the surface, but not too effective on pimples that have already shown themselves.
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October 19, 2010

Pros:

The pads are so handy,in individual packs, they just seem more sanitary.

Cons:

none, other than i can't find them

These are great,I use them on my skin after chemo, I use them daily.Please get them back in stores.
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December 22, 2009

Pros:

Individually wrapped. Soothing. No Sting. Large application pad with plenty of medicine on it. Affordably priced. No funky smell. Travel friendly. They seem to be working. I have been using them for 2 weeks with no side effects.

Cons:

Difficult to find. They were on clearance at my local CVS for $3.50 and I bought the last 3 boxes; on sale at my local Genuardi's for $4.99-but other than that, I can't find them. Hopefully they are not being discontinued.

I really like this product. I am in a panic as I am not sure if they are discontinuing this item. I look everywhere I shop and then clean them out of their stock.
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March 15, 2009

Pros:

clears up acne amazingly.cheap for a little box of 78 pads. clears up acne in weeks while ordering products such as proactive,neutrogena, clean and clear, promise to clear in months.

Cons:

no cons(:

buy it..really..it works wonders..u have to remember that it WILL get better, but right after you wash ur face if its REALLY red and worse that it was just before you washed it that it doesnt mean its getting worse, its just slightly irrtant to ur skin but wont harm it, ur face will go back to normal after minutes.dont overuse.i know this sounds stupid and ur always thinking, so what if its dry,the point is to get rid of the oil right?why would that make it worse?.butttt i guess from so much research u might as well just listen.so just use it maybe 3 times a day, thats what i do and it works wonders. i know it sounds WAY too good to be true, i mean, cmon,an over the counter product, working better than a dermetologist recommended treatment?...but it REALLY works better..and ive used some of the top of the line products.oh and also remember, it HAS to get better before it gets worse..so right after u wsh it, it WILL be kinda red, but itll go away within minutes like i said before
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February 27, 2008

Pros:

Use it once a day, and it cleared up my acne in a couple weeks. But only use once a day.

Cons:

Only available at my local CVS

Great product. Good for anyone who is tired of trying every new product on the market. Works way better than salicylic acid treatments.
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