Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Reviews
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20757 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 27, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

easy regiment

Cons:

made my face and lips dry. I had more zits after 3 weeks.

save your money
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October 26, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

none

Cons:

everything!

Proactiv is a scam! I ordered this product and then, after seeing additional research, decided it was not for me. I called them and they told me I "could not cancel the order" and "this is how our system works"... Sounds a bit borderline-legal to me... As I tried to cancel, the customer service rep (who was not very nice) tried to convince me I was wrong and started to ask me all kinds of questions about my skin and how I could get my money back within 60 days, etc, but I know by that time I'd have 3 more shipments charged to me. I said nothing and she kept persisting. I'm really upset that their service is so terrible and that they are such a scam!
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October 19, 2009
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)

Pros:

it burned my face really bad i hope it doesnt scar

it sucks
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October 19, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

none

Cons:

My face got even worse as I used this product as directed. The sales people are completely incompetent as well.

I use the Neutrogena Wave right now and that has worked so far :)
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October 17, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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PROACTIV SUCKS.

WASTE OF MONEY
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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:

pros? what pros?

Cons:

Makes skin DRY.. makes you break out EVEN MORE! is a WASTE of money!

I had nice skin, but with kickboxing and having vasaline slobbered all over my face before training and fights.. the sweat and vasaline would clog my skin and made me break out a little bit. I tried proactive for 2 weeks.. and holy @#$%.. my face has never looked this bad EVER! i look like a kid who just hit puberity! my forehead is a disaster.. and chin line broke out. My skin go SO DRY that on the 3rd day it was like.. flakey.. i had to switch to my Dove moistureizer. which for $8.99 WORKED! This stuff is crap.. made my situation worse.. and now i have to clear it up another way.. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY! Thanks for ruining my face Proactive.. idiots..
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October 9, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

NONE!!

Cons:

EVERYTHING, IT MADE MY SKIN WORSE. THERE WAS NOT GOOD THAT CAME FROM IT!!!

IT'S CRAP!!! AND I HEARD WHEN YOU TRY TO CANCEL YOUR ORDER- IT'S IMPOSSIBLE. MY FRIEND HAD TO CHANGE HIS BANK ACCOUNT, THAT WAS THE ONLY WAY TO NOT BE CHARGED.
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October 9, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

None

Cons:

Worst product for skin , disaster!! Made my skin dry , tight , as if removed every drop of moisture from the skin.

DON'T USE THIS PRODUCT, YOU CAN"T HATE YOUR SKIN SO MUCH.
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