Acne.org Products
Topical Antibacterial
Efficacy
54%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Note: Benzoyl peroxide clears the skin completely when applied correctly.
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.
Topical Antibacterial
How to Get It
This is an over-the-counter treatment. Here are some places you can find it online.
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November 19, 2010
Cons:
Feel as if the product works so fast that the top layer of skin begins to heal faster than the underneath leaving lumps under the skin.
I have struggled with acne for years, in HS I was on tetracycline which did work, however after going to college and getting on the birth control pill I could no longer take the tetracycline. The pill also worked for me however I stopped taking it to get pregnant. After my second child I got an IUD and the acne has gotten worse and worse. This product works for me and is the only over the counter product that does!
November 19, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it worked on my face, however, I get the same results with pharmacy products.
Cons:
The internet policy is not clear, they use it to steal people.
I bought the $79 package and two months after they sent me two more packages. They took $160 from my credit card. I called to let them know that I did not want more products and I sent them back, unfortunanely, they stole my money. They said that they receive many boxes a day and that probably they lost mine. It was impossible to talk to someone that could solve my problem. I would not recommend to do bussines with Proactive. This is scam. Don't waste your time and money. You will have less headackes.
November 19, 2010
Product used: MaxClarity (Foaming Wash)
Pros:
It's actually working!
Cons:
Difficult to dispense correct amount from bottles.
I have tried so many things for my acne. I am 28 years old and my acne has been worse in the past year than ever before. I have tried all kinds of drugstore products of course, and recently tried Proactiv. The Proactive I used for 3 weeks and made no difference at all, except that it was very dryingl. I figured I had nothing to loose so I would try Max Clarity. I am really happy with it. Within the first 3 days I noticed that my problem areas (where I basically am always breaking out) were not developing any new pimples! My skin felt nice and smooth too. I started using Aveeno Positively Radiant moisturizer at this same time also, and this is enough to keep my skin moist if I use it after each treatment. You have to press the button very lightly to dispense the correct amount of each product (grape sized), and that takes some getting used to. Now I'm 3 weeks into using it, and my skin is so much better! I am very impressed!! I have had 2 or 3 new pimples since I started using it, but they have been significantly smaller, and not as red or sore; and they go away quicker too. The red marks from old breakouts are fading. I am so glad that I decided to try Max Clarity, and I hope that this review encourages others to give it a try as well. You may have the same kind of surprisingly great results!!
November 15, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None - doesn't work.
Cons:
waste of time.
Try something else - go to a dermatologist!
November 2, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
-Eliminates acne
Have you tried using Neutrogena On-The-Spot? Come on. This stuff is pretty much perfect. Use it twice a day as part of the regimen and you're good to go.
October 29, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Clears up skin
Cons:
Does bleach colored stuff, carpet, towels, etc.
If you don't use the right moisturizer for your skin type, it will irritate your skin.
I don't know why people are complaining that this doesn't work. I have a feeling that the ones who complain are not using a proper skin routine and moisturizer with Proactiv. My best friend used it because she had really bad acne, but she did not use it regularly (twice a day, EVERY day like you're supposed to) and so she claimed that it never worked. Now, for my skin, I had fairly clear skin in high school and the occasional hormonal breakout, so I was able to use cheap drugstore products. When I turned 19, I started having bad breakouts and nothing would help. Since I had used the Proactiv that my best friend wouldn't use anymore, I knew that it helped with even my light acne. I have used it for over 2 years, and except for the occasional breakout (like, 2 or 3 times a year), it really does work. I use an SPF 15 moisturizer (not Proactiv brand) along with it. The thing is, for the people who are complaining, if you think that something isn't working for your skin, you should know after about a month. Using a product for 6 months to 2 years when it doesn't work doesn't help. It takes about a full month or month and a half to know how well a skin care routine will work (because of all the hormonal changes a body can go through in a month).
Someone mentioned that it does not fade acne scars. Well, it does not claim to do so, so I'm not sure why you would expect it to. They do have a scar fade cream if that is what you are looking for. Also, people are complaining about customer service. I never order my proactiv over the phone or online. I always find a kiosk/location at the nearest mall because I get the product WHEN I want to. Yes, that means I don't have membership but I consider that smart. I do end up paying a little more, but the face wash and lotion last very long and I always get something free with it. Like I said, I'm not sure why anyone would stick with a product for over 2 months if the product is not working for yo
October 13, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
*Cleared my skin
*Keeps it clear
*Skin is SO SOFT
Cons:
*Expensive
I have read a lot of reviews on Proactiv, and I noticed most of them are very bad. For me, though, my experience was the complete opposite. My whole life (I'm 19) I have always had some sort of blemish or zit on my face, no matter what face wash I used. So I decided to try Proactiv. I started using it at the beginning of 2010, and within a couple of weeks, my skin was PERFECT. And even after all of these months, MY SKIN HAS STAYED CONSISTENTLY PERFECT! I honestly cannot remember the last time I had any sort of blemish or anything on my face! There was only one weekend where I went camping so I didn't use it for about 2 days, and I felt one blemish coming, and when I got home and used it like I usually do, it cleared it up right away! Since everyone is giving bad reviews I decided I will say my exact routine and what I use: I use Proactiv every time I take a shower. I put a quarter-sized amount of the wash on my face and rub it gently all over. I then LET IT SIT on my face while I do my usual shower routine. Then I rinse it off.
Once my face is dry, I use a little cotton-round and put a dime-sized amount of toner on, and rub it all over.
Then once my face completely dries from the toner, I rub a pea-sized amount of the cream all over.
Now for the moisturizer: I use the SPF 15 moisturizer, ONLY WHEN MY FACE FEELS DRY, or if it is sunny outside, to protect my skin. So some days (usually cold and darker days), and at night, I will NOT apply the moisturizer. And then when I do apply it, I put it on after the cream. So basically I LOVE IT and I don't think I will use anything else ever!!! The only bad thing is that I randomly get charged $25 every couple of months and I don't really know why, and they don't warn me. So even though the company is pretty stingy, the product worked amazingly for me!!!
October 1, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
EVERYTHING!!!!
Makes acne worse
Its scented
Expensive
I used this horrid treatment for 2 years and I dont know why I did it for that long!!!! I even tried the "EXTRA STRENGTH" version which was a waste of time! If anything your better off using nothing to wash your face, this is the biggest rip off!!!!!
September 28, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Pretty much NOTHING!
Cons:
Takes at least 2 weeks of using before it works.
EXPENSIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Customer Service is HORRIBLE
Stains EVERYTHING that is touches
I'm so frustrated with Proactiv. I started in the beginning of August and first of all, my skin got 10 times worse before it actually started working. It was so itchy and red for the first week or two. It stained every single wash cloth that I have. Completely bleached.
And the bottom line with this product is it's so EXPENSIVE. The first shipment "30 day trial" is only 19.95, but the bottles are SOOOOO tiny!!! And the second shipment, I THOUGHT was only $32something, from what Customer Service told me, well when I got the invoice it was indeed $32 -- PLUS 2 more payments of $19.99. Close to $73.00 for the FACE WASH? NO WAY! I sent it back and asked for my Mastercard to be credited, they told me it would take at least 4-6 weeks until they got it back (the shipment) so I went to the post office and got a confirmation number. Indeed it was delivered in 3 days!!! I called them and they claim that it will still take 4-6 weeks to credit my account. In the meantime, a second payment was posted to my bank account. I am infuriated with this company, I hope they go under (which, they won't with prices like that) and will NOT EVER recommend it to ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So when I say "Price Paid - $78.00" That is what I've paid to date for this CRAP, and I'm sure they'll continue charging me until it's actually credited.
September 26, 2010
Pros:
Zaps acne, zits, and imperfections the first day i got it!
Cons:
Makes skin a little dry but nothing a little moisturizer couldn't fix
I have tried other Benzoyl Peroxide acne treatments such as Benzaclin. That didn't work for me too well. It didn't make it worse and after a while it didn't really help. I picked this up at WalMart today thinking what have i got to loose? Right when I got home I took a shower and washed my face and put this on. Throughout the day I have been looking at my face and it couldn't have goten any better. It took away the redness and size of acne in as little as 8 hours. I am so happy with this product and I would recommend it to EVERYONE who has acne. I'm 14 and have pretty moderate acne and it couldn't be working any better. THANKS SO MUCH!!!!
Pros:
Seems to clear up my cystic acne pretty fast, pill is tastless, after 2 days of taking the pills and using the cream my acne began to clear up.