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:
Choose from 1 to 5 stars
August 14, 2014
Excellent product!
My derm recommended it to me just few days ago and so far it has been an excellent product. Doesnt make my skin red like other bp products, but it does tend to dry your skin a lot so after applying a thin layer of it I use Hyalix (in my country it has that name) that is a very simple hypoallergenic hidratation gel.
August 3, 2014
Worked like a miracle!
I have tried so many products but when a new derm gave me a sample, I could not believe how it worked overnight. I use it for spot treatments, both of existing bumps and some that I could only feel coming up, and in the morning - gone. You need very, very little for this to work. When I read reviews that say it felt greasy, you're using too much. I can't believe my old derm never suggested it. I would definitely recommend trying this - just use as directed, or less.
July 11, 2014
Good Stuff
Acne has been a problem for me. It was so thick on my cheeks I looked like a pepperoni pizza. It was gross! So, I saw my doctor and she prescribed Epiduo. I used it for a long time and it got rid of my break outs. But the thing was, I would always get them again. It would go away then in about 2 days a new one would come up. Last week, I found out the quickest and safest way to clear your face. Wash your face, put aveeno all over, apply epiduo on the face, then add tea tree oil on top of your face. The epiduo will dry out the acne and the tea tree oil helps kill it. The lotion just keeps your face moist. Sometimes you can breakout because of the weather. Ive been doing this whole process and my face has been clear. Im not kidding like this stuff is legit. If you follow this same process I'm like 98% sure it will work on you.
July 10, 2014
Excellent!!!
This treatment is the one that provides best results for me. It is the only BP treatment which does not dry my skin severely or darken my complexion (I am an Asian Pakistani). You should apply it as directed for optimum results. I apply a pea-sized amount once every evening after using neutrogena pink grapefruit face wash. You may have initial breakouts but you need to give this treatment time to work. This has been the most effective product I have used in treating and preventing my acne, blackheads and reduced hyperpigmentation. If you have tried many products and they have not worked, please go to your doctor and ask for this product.
July 1, 2014
Love it!!!
I have suffered with mild acne since I was a young teen. I have tried all sorts of topical treatments and nothing seemed to work for me. Finally, I tried a sample of epidou and I really liked it! I have been using it for probably 3 years now and follow my schedule with it religiously. My skin has completely cleared up besides the pimple or two I get around my period. This was a drastic change to when I used to completely break out during that time. I will say it can be a little drying sometimes so I use a moisturizer as well. This is the only thing that has ever worked for me and I highly recommend giving it a try, and give it time. Your breakouts won't go away after a day! A few months my skin was clear and STAYED CLEAR!
June 28, 2014
Absolutely recommend!
This worked wonders for me! I once had moderate acne, which was greatly helped by a 5% Benzoyl Peroxide cream and a change in my skincare. However, soon it didn't work so well anymore and I was left with mild yet persistent and extremely stubborn acne and red marks from old acne. I tried many home remedies, shop-bought creams, washes, masks, I tried changing my diet but that didn't work for me - and then my Doctor prescribed me Epiduo. The first time I used it, I made the huge mistake of treating it like my old BP cream which my skin could handle quite well. My skin burned so bad I nearly cried! I gave it a miss for a night and tried it again - this time I used literally a pea sized amount for my entire face. It still burned a lot but a little more bearable. I used it every other night whilst my skin built up a tolerance, and then used a moisturiser in the morning. I actually saw results pretty quick...within a couple of weeks I was getting compliments from friends and colleagues on how well I looked. Now I've been using it for 3 months and I only get the odd spot here and there (usually during that time of the month), which are quickly dealt with with Epiduo. It has helped fade red marks a little too which is a bonus. I do still have a few little bumps that it doesn't seem to be helping, but I'm the only person who can notice them. The only drawback I can think of is that after 3 months my skin seems to be getting oily, whilst I usually have normal/dry skin - the only change I can think of is the Epiduo. That said, I have changed my contraceptive pill, though haven't done any research into whether this can cause oily skin. Overall, I would recommend giving this a go. I was reluctant to at first, thinking - if BP didn't fix my skin why would this be any different? - but I'm so glad I tried it. I can now sit in board room meetings without feeling like the token acne-ridden teenager! It's important to understand that everyone's skin is different though, so what works for one person may not work for another.
January 14, 2014
Brillant
Cons:
Sunburn prone
Expensive
Rash
Suffered for severe back acne for years now, it wasn't only staying around, I was sick of it so I went to my local GP and was prescribed epiduo, I had no idea what to expect, 1 month later and I am COMPLETELY clear of my back acne. There was a hiccup as I did break out in a rash that lasted a few days. If I had known about what this medication when I first started breaking out and what it could do for me, without a doubt I would have got it. Try this out if you want results.
December 23, 2013
love, Love, LOVE!!♥♥
Pros:
clear skin
prevents future acne
Don't have to use as much. only a pea-size amount
I've had acne since forever...About 8ish years! I've tried almost everything there is that's supposed to clear the acne, but none of them worked! I would get maybe 2days of clarity and then my face would be covered in acne again! I finally had enough and went to the dermatologist and she prescribed me Epiduo along with Cetaphil DermControl face wash and spf moisturizer. When I first started using it, like anytime using a new product, my face did break out. After a week, I could definitely start to tell a difference! Its been 4 months and my face is the clearest it has been that I can even remember! I feel more confident and I've grown to love my skin! Granite, i still have the monthly break outs, but I can't complain because they're 100x smaller than they used to be, and they don't last nearly as long either! Overall i absolutely LOVE Epiduo!
December 15, 2013
I love Epiduo <3
Pros:
Moderately priced
Doesn't cause any other breakouts
Actually works
Cons:
May dry out skin if not using a moisturizer after
I have had skin issues since puberty but they really flared up when I was in my late teens. I have been cursed with an oily skin gene which has been the root of my breakouts. I wouldn't get huge pimples but mostly I would have small whitehead sort of blemishes. The first time I went on Epiduo I was 18 and it worked great. I used it for about two years and was very happy with my new clear skin. I had a breach in my insurance for awhile and was not able to get Epiduo anymore. I decided to use this as a time to see if my regular skin could fare the same without the cream. I was off Epiduo for almost two years. At first my skin did just fine with my regular regimen:
Cetaphil cleanser for normal to oily skin twice a day
And the Cetaphil AM and PM moisturizers. After about six months or so the break outs began again.
I had begun working out more habitually and was wondering if this was effecting my hormones or something because a new problem had arose with my skin. My jawline was breaking out like crazy!!
My jawline and neck were having these bumpy under-the-skin breakouts that were so unsightly for myself.
While my acne wasn't severe, I was hating looking in the mirror. I decided now it was time to get back on Epiduo a second time.
I have been on it for only four days and I'm seeing a complete turn around.
My jawline is very cleared up (I feel I can wear my hair up again - yay!) and my face is looking clearer as a whole.
Epiduo works really great if you have stubborn acne and very sensitive skin.
I seriously have never used anything that has made my skin look this awesome.
I have tried countless products. Pretty much the entire Neutrogena line and have tried Cetaphil products on their own. Now that I'm again using my Cetaphil regimen WITH Epiduo, my skin is clear.
This is a moderately priced cream if you're insured. I pay $30 with my insurance and I figure the tube should last me at least four months. I am so relieved my skin is niceagain and felt compelled to write a review on this amazing product.
I so appreciate Epiduo
December 10, 2013
def try!
Pros:
works
works
works!
Cons:
redness at first
can over dry
Be patient with this product. It turned my face really red at first and made me really insecure. but the redness went away over the weekend, it's just that your face needs to adjust to new medication. this is normal. after that it worked well, it would dry out my acne and cleared my face. unfortunately my acne hasn't stopped, it's been almost 2 years since i started breaking out bad and it hasn't stopped. i ran out of epiduo and went back to the derm who has me on Veltin now, just started using it, it's barely starting to work so we'll see how this goes. if it doesn't work i will request to go back on epiduo. it worked great on me, i highly recommend it.
Pros:
Clear skin
Heals acne scars