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 22, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

-Skin feels really smooth
-Pretty quick results (few days)
-Reduction in pimple size and redness

Cons:

-TIME CONSUMING
-Makeup doesn't really sit well on top of it
-If you are inconsistent with "the regimen" your skin breaks out much worse than before.

If you are responsible enough to use it every morning and night at the same time I absolutely recommend it. If you stay out late or stay out w/ your friends I would try something a bit less high maintenance.
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September 29, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Pros:

Refreshing,

Cons:

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August 30, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

smells nice, leaves a fresh clean feeling when rinsing off

Cons:

horrible product

ive used alot of facewashes and have been ussing clean and clear oxegenating face wash which was amazing, but when i ran out i quickly picked up this one thinking itd be fine. well it wasnt. first day i used it it burned putting on and i immediately broke out in a rash all over my face. dry rough bumpy skin. its horrible. and using moisturizer didnt help. so i tried it again the next day thinking maybe i had an allergic reaction to somthing else but i dindt it was the wash. so goodluck to anyone else. but it was bad news for me
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August 6, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

IT DID WORK FOR ME IT CLEARED UP MOST OF MY ACNE .

Cons:

LEAVES SKIN VERY DRY AND IRRITATED.

I WOULDNT RECOMMEND IT.I AM LOOKING FOR A NEW FACE WASH.
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July 22, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

never tried it yet

Cons:

people likes it

i am going to consider it it sounds awesome!
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June 11, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Other than arrived in a timley manner, righ ton schedule every month, I can't think of a thing.

Cons:

Effectivness & Price.

Used for months now on my husband, with no change. Sank a lot of money with absolutley no difference on face acne or body acne.
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May 13, 2008
Product used: Nature's Cure (Two-Part Acne Treatment System for Males)

Pros:

None

Cons:

I have red pimples on my cheeks after using it.

Ok I bought this for my acne which i though I can get rid of. But now after using this product I wish my face would get to the state that it was before using this thing. After using it for over a month the acne on my forhead got a little better but I started to get some red nasty pimples next to my years. Now they spread even to my cheeks. Its horrible. I wish my skin was like before using this because it was considered clear compared to what it is now. Am glad for the ones this hing worked but for me it just made it worse. New pimples which I never had before. And not some whiteheads but nasty red ones.
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May 11, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

works for a few months, makes skin look great for short period of time

Cons:

stops working altogether after a while, makes acne ten times worse than what is was before.

I'm begging everyone do NOT use proactiv. you think its working but its just making it worse, your acne will come back tougher and its almost impossible to get rid of. my acne went from very few to about 20 active, all leaving hyperpigmentation, if you dont believe me look up benzoil peroxide effects and the FDA even says its bad for your skin. please dont make the mistake of using this product. the regimen and all commercial acne products do NOT work! natural treatments and change in diet is the only thing helping my acne. its difficult.
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May 8, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

GOOD PRODUCT!!!!!

Cons:

expensive!!!!!!!!

I bought this product on ebay and i work but some peopls skin is to dry. but if you arewilling to pay for it i would recoend it!!!
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May 2, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Made skin less flaky.

Cons:

Didn't help acne.
Takes a long time to apply.
Spendy.

I'm sure it works for some people.. But not for me.
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