Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Reviews
3.5
20781 Reviews
Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Efficacy
54%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
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Note: Benzoyl peroxide clears the skin completely when applied correctly.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Side Effects
Low-Medium
Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Acne.org’s Real World Take
It’s been a staple of acne treatment for decades for a reason. When used properly it can completely clear the skin. It is widely available and affordable. Comes with side effects for the first few weeks and can bleach fabric.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
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Compare To Other Treatments
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October 27, 2007
Product used: Nature's Cure (Two-Part Acne Treatment System for Females)

Pros:

Cleared my skin within a week.

Cons:

None I can think of...

I started using Nature's Cure the fall of my Junior year and stayed on it until this past August. A couple of weeks after going off it I started breaking out a little again. I don't really have acne, just occasional pimples and the occasional cluster of tiny bumps (not whiteheads or blackheads or even zits just little bumps.) I just started again today and I know it'll work because it worked so quickly this time last year. I think the weather change really screws up my skin b/c I only ever break out in Sept-Nov. but this stuff seems to really work. Plus it's ridiculously cheap (only $9.00) so I really have nothing to lose. I recommend this for anyone w/ occasional breakouts b/c it clears them up fast. Once my breakouts were gone I only used it once in a while but stayed TOTALLY clear. So....
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October 25, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Cheap and effective

Cons:

Sweats off easily

Much cheaper than other 2.5% benzoyl peroxides and it works just as well. Definitely recommended as an alternative to Neutrogena On-the-Spot. Unfortunately this product sweats off easily on hot days, even after it's dried on to the skin. It still works if you only use it at night, but it's more effective if you can use it 24/7.
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October 25, 2007
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Pros:

NO MORE CLOGGED PORES!!! No more greasy skin.

Cons:

None noticed yet.

I started using this after Proactiv, Murad, Neutrogena, retin-A and the Benzoil Peroxide offered from Dan @ acne.org. None cleared my pores and stopped my acne that well. I am in my late thirties and have been fighting acnes since my teens. My clogged pores (on my chin, hairline, chin line) have only been bad the last few years. I am guessing it is the combination of the salicylic acid AND benzoil peroxide that works for me. I have slightly greasy skin. I was totally skeptical as I have tried other Clinique product with NO LUCK. This actually worked for me.
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October 25, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Large tube, economical. Seems to help hydrate my skin, especially when weather gets cold/dry. Absorbs well into skin. Helps keep my skin clear, more radiant.

Cons:

Takes longer to dry to touch than most other products. You can just fan your face with your hand or something to speed up drying.

This is my second reorder and I'm ordering 3 tubes this time. I have oily skin (like my dad and grandpa) but now that I'm mid-thirties it is also dry. I have used antibiotics in the past as well as Retin-A, Brevoxyl, Benzac, etc. and they helped, but left my skin pretty dry. The Dan Kern 2.5% gel feels great on the skin and helps decrease dryness while clearing it up. It is good that the gel doesn't contain alcohol, which can dry out skin more. The dermatologist told me previously that I could likely only suppress the acne instead of cure it. The gel will bleach fabrics (or make them turn orange/yellow), but so will ALL Benzoyl peroxide products (and hydrogen peroxide does too). I just use an undershirt on top of my pillowcase at night to protect it. Thank you, Dan, for offering your product at a good price and a large size (and fragrance free) P.S. I use Neutrogena on the spot or other cream for my nose/forehead since they get more 'shiny' if I don't.
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October 24, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Ahh. None that I can think of, sorry.

Cons:

Dried my skin out, expensive, didn't work for my skin. Doesn't smell that good. The scrub is too grainy. Etc.

I tried this product well over five years ago and it didn't work (even slightly) for my skin. Their 'lotion' was making my face dry out and get red. When I called the company, a phone consultant told me that the lotion isn't really a lotion and shouldn't be applied as one. She also told me to stop using it. But then I'm supposed to keep purchasing an entire kit containing a product I shouldn't use? And why do they call it a lotion if it isn't one? So I am sure this product has worked for many people. Just not anyone with my type of skin! I would NOT recommend using this unless you can get it for a free try.
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October 22, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Highly effective!! i had horrible acne and it really helped to minimize it and actually 98% of it went away

Cons:

If you stop your acne comes back in a heartbeat. It also dries the skin badly so you ahve to have a moisterizer.

It is a great product and works very well though it is a little pricy. I am a big fan of it
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October 22, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Nice face wash

Cons:

redness, and short term results

after the first week i thought i really liked proactiv as about half of my pimples had disapeared, but soon after that i got really red and my acne started comming back. Proactiv feels cheap and really disapointed me. :(
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October 21, 2007
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Cons:

My face had moderate acne breakouts and became extremely worse after two weeks of using the products.

I used the three step products and they made my acne way worse. I paid for the expensive brand name and I should have stuck with the drug store brands.
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October 21, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It helps calm the big zits.

Cons:

It makes your skin dry and red,and the product cost a lot of money.

I have been using proactive for over 2 yrs and it didn't do much for me. I have mild to moderate acne and i must say that the only reason i kept buying it was because i didn't know what else to buy. But now i am off of it and i am using clinique. I hope it will help me!!!! Good luck
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October 21, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)

Pros:

none really

Cons:

it didnt really work for my skin at all. not for spot treatments either

nope
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