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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September 16, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Actually my acne cleared up for a while

Cons:

Dries skin, acne came back, and when I tried to wear makeup while using the product I began to break out again. My acne is now worse than ever and I stopped using the product because it is horrible

Don't buy it because you get what you pay for. You think you're going to get the cure for 20 bucks and you end up getting worse.
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September 16, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)

Pros:

It works.

Cons:

When it first came out, it was too liquid, but they've made it more viscous now, so it's perfect.

This is the best stuff out there.
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September 16, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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none.

Cons:

didn't work at all for me!

expensive and did not work at all!
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September 15, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

no pros

Cons:

was too expensive

way to expensive...NOT WORTH IT!!
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September 15, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))

Pros:

It works quickly to remove pimples and doesn't leave red spots on the skin, unlike other medications I've tried.

Cons:

The product is drying but very effective on my oily skin. The container is too small for the price, and I usually have to open the container with scissors to get the rest of the cream out when I'm running out.

I used Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne wash 2x a day and this product once-a-day at night.It cleared my skin in a little less than 2 months. I use the product consistently once a day everyday and haven't gotten a serious zit since.
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September 13, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

the refining mask does reduce the size of large pimples but leaves your skin irritably dry and flakey

Cons:

dries out skin to it's maximum dryness potential! makes it flakey! burns to wash you face! waaaayyyy too expensive and super small bottles!

it sucks don't waste your money!
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September 12, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Cleared my acne up for a few days.

Cons:

made my hace have more acne than ive ever had before.

When i first started using this i only had two or threee zits that i jsut wanted to get rid of. When i first used this it worked great, then after about dat 4 it made a rash type area show up on both of my cheeks and made me get these big bumps! and i never get acne on my cheeks! it also dried out my chin really bad.
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September 12, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

seems to help

Cons:

BLEACHES THE COLOR OUT OF TOWELS!!! THERE SHOULD BE A MORE PROMINENT WARNING IN THE LITERATURE ---- I'VE RUINED A WHOLE SET OF TOWELS, THINKING THAT IT WAS THE TIDE W/BLEACH THAT WAS DOING IT

HEY PROACTIV! HOW ABOUT A BIG WARNING RIGHT AT T

BLEACHES THE COLOR OUT OF TOWELS!!! THERE SHOULD BE A MORE PROMINENT WARNING IN THE LITERATURE ---- I'VE RUINED A WHOLE SET OF TOWELS, THINKING THAT IT WAS THE TIDE W/BLEACH THAT WAS DOING IT HEY PROACTIV! HOW ABOUT A BIG WARNING RIGHT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSTRUCTIONS!
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September 11, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)

Pros:

skin looks better after first use; not neccessarily clearer, but better. after about two weeks you will notice that less new spots are occuring.

Cons:

i almost gave up on this because i developed a rash under my bottom lip because of this. but if you rinse well, and make sure none is left on, you should be able to avoid red irritated flaking skin. try using it in the shower.

good stuff. make sure to rinse well. It doesnt eliminate acne, but it does control it pretty well. my skin looks better than before.
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September 10, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

When it works, it works. Nice mask.

Cons:

Works VERY inconsistently, bullsh*t prices and small bottles.

TOO inconsistent, too expensive, and won't KEEP your face clean. Pass.
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