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Topical Retinoid / Topical Antibacterial
Efficacy
67%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Topical Retinoid / Topical Antibacterial
Side Effects
Low-Medium
Topical Retinoid / Topical Antibacterial
Acne.org’s Real World Take
A way of using benzoyl peroxide in combination with the topical retinoid, adapalene, that studies show works a bit better than benzoyl peroxide alone. Comes with side effects for the first weeks and can bleach fabric. Note: When used correctly, benzoyl peroxide on its own can completely clear the skin.
Topical Retinoid / Topical Antibacterial
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
Used Adapalene / Benzoyl Peroxide (Epiduo®)? Rate It:
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September 1, 2012
Cons:
has not cleared my acne
I use a gentle wash, and light moisturizer afterward every day before going to sleep. It doesn't work for me.
August 8, 2012
Cons:
Redness
Drying
Burning
Peeling skin
I'm 27 and have light acne from clogged pores, used only for 4 days. The side effects where too harsh to continue. Its 2 weeks after stopping and my skin is still not better.
December 15, 2011
Pros:
I think it works.
Cons:
I didn't see many changes with my acne.
Expensive placebo.
January 28, 2012
Pros:
clears acne like nobody's business
Cons:
burns skin
makes skin pill off alot!!!!
dries out skin
I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT. i saw it on commercial an wanted my mom to get it which eventually resulted in my skin burning. i continued to use it thinking that it was burning because it was working, but all it did was dry my skin out and make it peal off.i was sooooooooo embarassed walking around with marks all over my face. my mom eventually ended up hiding this product from me so i couldn't use it anymore. i have a tan skin ton and you know there is something wrong when your face turns red like uve got a really bad sunburn and haven't even went swimming......sorry idk price my mom perscibed it from my doctor
June 8, 2012
Pros:
Eventually will clear skin
Cons:
burning
itching
PAINFUL
redness
My younger sister bought this product and she LOVED it! I really don't have "bad" acne; my skin is actually really good. About 3 months ago my skin spazzed out on me! i didn't know what I was doing wrong: I didn't sleep with my makeup on, I always washed my face, etc... The only thing i can remember changing was I wasn't using my Clinque 3 Step System. My sister let me use her Epiduo, and by the second day of wearing it, my skin felt like it was on fire! My sister assured my that it was only temporary. I toughed it out, and it felt like it wasn't serving any purpose. After a month of torture, my acne cleared up slightly. I did not continue to use it after that, but I did switch back to my Clinque and my skin looks awesome!
August 13, 2011
Pros:
it doesn't burn your skin
Cons:
it just doesn't work
it just doesnt work and all i have is whiteheads and blackheads
August 9, 2010
Pros:
works at first...
Cons:
after a few weeks its stops working
doesnt get rid of all acne
doesnt get rid of blackheads
bottom line is this sh*t kinda sucks definately not worth the money and no offense but all these other reviews saying it works so well are bullllllllllllllsh*t dont buy this crap
March 23, 2010
I just wanted to add to my review:
I meant to say DIFFERIN worked a millions times better. Sorry I was tired when I wrote the last review, lol.
April 2, 2010
Pros:
none
Cons:
tons!
waste of $$!!!!
Pros:
light, clear, not that expensive