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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October 18, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Pros:

None

Cons:

It made my face break out worse than it has in YEARS!!

I heard wonderful things about Clinique, but was SO disapointed to find that it made my Acne SO MUCH WORSE! My skin hasn't looked or felt this bad in years! Proactive works a lot better for me.
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October 17, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Threre are none!!

Cons:

It made my face really red and dried it out. i saw no change in my acne.

TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY!!!!
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October 14, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

The toner is somewhat pleasant

Cons:

The service, charging me for a shipment I did not need / order before I even had the trial for three weeks. It made my skin worse than it has ever been and the dryness is making the new breakouts impossible to heal. WORST COMPANY EVER.

I was better off just using soap and dealing with the monthly breakout. Now I have a huge mess and am out 20 bucks for the trial and the 50 bucks for the kit I wasn't even close to needing. I would love to take this scamming down and never see another stupid infomercial ever again. I used the product for years in high school and it didn't help then, I can't believe I was suckered into giving this sh*tty product another shot.
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October 13, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

it cleared up my acne at first

Cons:

it dried out my skin severely, got acne in places i never had it before.

i used Proactivfor about a month and it seemed to clear it up at first but after a while it severely dried my skin and it was peeling! i had light acne and proactiv took my acne to moderate. i broke out in places i had never had acne before like my cheeks and nose. recently i purchased clinique acne solutions and it is working much better for me! hope this helped!!
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October 10, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Pros:

Nice Packaging,

Cons:

Dries out skin, makes you BREAK OUT MORE.

*I had a couple of small pimples when i started the kit, I wanted something to fade out the old red scars. Heard good things about the product from so many people and close friends... so tried it for almost a month only to have grown a farm of BIGGER pimples clustered around my forehead. I have Not Broken out this bad for almost a year. So disappointed...I had such high hopes in Clinique... Im probably better off with Proactive, even though they're both a Joke.
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October 3, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Aquagel)

Pros:

Helps acne clear up in the first month

Cons:

It stops working after a month and just dries your skin out... I got more zits after a month!

I was soooo happy to use this product until it stopped working. Now I'm really dissapointed... I don't feel like anything is working anymore and I guess I'm just going to stay with acne for my whole life! VERY dissapointed. I'm glad it worked for everyone else but it didn't clear up my acne.
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October 2, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

got rid of redness first use, acne was completely gon in a week

Cons:

drys your skin out. it takes forever to put on. makes my face itchy

this is one of the only products thta works. you only really need to use it once a day. for drying out what do you think lotions for? this product works really while and i think its even bleaching out my freckles.
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September 27, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Pros:

I love everything about the UK version of this range (Anti-Blemish Solutions).

Cons:

The moisturiser in the US version of the range (Anti-Blemish) made my face swell a bit, especially around the eyes, even though I didn't apply it there! It contains benzoyl peroxide and reacted badly for me. The UK moisturiser is fantastic though.

I would recommend the Clinique range, but only for light acne. It's not for moderate or severe acne.
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September 20, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

I clearned my pimples right away! the first night. i was surprised on how smooth my skin felt.

Cons:

AFTER 3 days! my skin felt so rough! and thought it was change of weather. BUT i read these reviews and NOW i understand. aghh my skin hurts.

It def helps the acne but beauty hurts.
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September 19, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

NONE!!!!!:(

Cons:

DONT USE THIS 2 DAYS IN A ROW!!
My face got all red and hurting!!
My Eyes Are SWOLLEN!!!!

DONT BUY IT!!! Unless u wanna look like a clown!! Expincive!! BLAHH I WANNA SUE.. NO JOKE
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