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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November 26, 2009
Product used: ZAPZYT (Maximum Strength 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Gel)

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It works really well

Cons:

none

Love it!
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November 20, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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none

Cons:

made my skin dry up and break out more.

not worth spending your money
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October 28, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

somewhat cleared skin

Cons:

skin became very dry and i started getting very deep blackheads

this product dried my skin out so bad that the lotion that came in the kit wasnt enough to moisturize my face. i started to get very bad and deep blackheads all over my face. Now that i have stopped using it my face is worst than it has ever been. Even though,its still not worth using again and having skin like sand paper. Once you start this product it takes along time for your skin to get back to normal. EXPECT MAJOR BREAK OUTS.
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October 16, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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none

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I Had very little acne when i started using proactiv and now its 100x worse that it was when i started. places i never got acne, i started getting after proactiv and it makes my skin peel and extremely dry

proactiv is a waste of money so dont use it
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September 13, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Complete Acne Therapy System)

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Worked for the first two days

Cons:

Stopped working and after discontinuing, skin broke out

I rarely get any pimples on my face, just a bump or two every now and then and then a few when I am menstruating. I got this product thinking that it would get rid of my acne in no time... but I was very wrong. I started using it twice a day, as instructed and everything was fine. The acne seemed to be clearing up and, after the second day, it was gone. Then, I got some more bumps and kept using it, but it didn't seem to be helping much, after a few weeks. I decided to discontinue and, to my surprise, soon after I woke up with huge redish bumps on my cheek about a day or so after I stopped using this. I have NEVER experienced this before... I am 100% sure it had something to do with this product. I will never buy this stuff again.
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September 5, 2009
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)

Pros:

works very well

Cons:

my face look good

i love this product
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September 1, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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So, i used proactiv a while back, i have stopped using it.ever since i stopped using it i have had reddness and every pimple that comes in becomes dry scabs i hate it so much i wish my skin waaasnt so sensitive now....!!!!

Cons:

i have had reddness for 2 years now, and every acne cleaner has not work so now i have to go to the dermontoligist and see if this helps...! (sad)

Worst acne cleaner i have ever had....
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August 11, 2009
Product used: Solugel (Benzoyl Peroxide (4%) Gel)

Pros:

It' works well. Much better than Benzac W5, Oxy, Neutrogena, Panoxyl, and Proactive combined.

Cons:

In my drug store it can only be purchased with a pharmasist say so and it costs much more than anything else.

It works well for me and I highly recommend it to anyone struggling with other acne products. Even though it costs a bit more it is really worth it.
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July 23, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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none at all 4 me :/

Cons:

it rally expensive,it makes my skin dry,red,and itchy
makes my skin burn and sting
didn't clear up my acne at all

it is really harsh and has a lot of chemicals in it which just dries your skin right up like a raisin and does not clear up your acne.
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July 17, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Repairing Lotion 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide)

Pros:

A bit of initial clearup

Cons:

Took no time at all for my skin to get immune, and became useless. I literally stopped washing my face altogether for a week to the same results as the three step Proactiv

Pretty much useless, to me. WAY overpriced, did no good.
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