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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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January 25, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE
I loved the products! I used them when I was pregnant and it really worked... within a week my face was completely clear. However, Proactiv kept taking the money out from my credit card for 6 months but I only received the creams once!! I called customer service and apparently the supplies they sent were lost in transit 6 TIMES!!! they didn't give me the money back. After almost 2 years I decided to buy this product again.... I never got it as it was lost in transit again!
Bottom line.. product is great but you cannot get it..
January 9, 2012
Pros:
Results in two Days
VERY cheap
Doesn't burn face or irritate
Doesn't Dry face or make face oily
Can't even taste the pills
Cons:
Burns eyes for about 2 seconds but goes away
I've tried EVERYTHING for my face.
Pro Active=Made my skin Flakey
Neutrogena=Didn't do anything
Home Remides=Nothing.
Then my mom bought it for me at Walmart and I thought it wouldn't work cause it was SO cheap I mean 8.50 ?
My mom was going to set up a dermatolgist appointment but she canncled it cause my acne's going away ! It's only been like 5 days !
And I only put the cream before I go to sleep :) and it doesn't stink !
It's amazing. :) I love it.
December 25, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-The refining mask is great.
Cons:
-Nothing else from the line actually works.
I used the product for about 3 months. There was literally no change. It did not take my make up off, so I ended up going to bed with old makeup on my face. It didn't clear anything up from any area of my body, and it was extremely overpriced. I don't think I've spoken to anyone who used proactiv that would recommend it to anyone: I'm included in that sect.
December 10, 2011
Pros:
decreases size of pimples
Gets rid of a lot of acne
Cons:
Dries out skin but doesn't harm my skin
I love this product because it got rid of a lo of the pimples on my face. I've had acne/break-outs for 3 years now and I've tried every single acne treatment out there and none have worked except for zapzyt.
October 26, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Didnt help at all
A well advertised bad product
October 21, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
Made my face SO MUCH worse. The exfoliating face wash made my breakouts multiply in patches. Awful. I even used it for a substantial amount of time thinking that my skin would get used to it, or that it might have to get worse to get better, but nope, only got worse.
Also, they charged me for the trial package and another after that even though I returned both within the time.
DO NOT use proactiv. Products that I like that are much better are: Peter Thomas Roth, Origins. I've tried a lot of products and lines and truly ANYTHING is better than proactiv.
October 17, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
clears blackheads on nose, and smoothes skin because its a good exfoliator.
Cons:
uneven skin tone, makes pimples worse
I had the odd 2-3 pimples on my face, and really annoying little bumps under my skin, and I bought the 3 step system thinking it would easily clear it away. 2 weeks into using it, my skin was absolutely awful but I kept using it thinking it could only get better. 3 months down the track and $140 later there were hardly any improvements. At risk of sounding like i'm sponsored by garnier, I switched to a $13 bottle of their 3 in 1 wash/scrub/mask, which after one week cleared my skin, and now at the 3 week mark I'm really happy :) The most annoying thing now is that I have dark acne spots left over on my forehead and around my mouth, so i've been using bio-oil to get rid of them. Point is, don't waste your money on proactiv, it might work for some people, but if you don't see an improvement in a month, don't continue it- I read reviews similar to mine before I tried proactiv, thinking my skin would be different, and I wish I hadn't..!! good luck!!
October 13, 2011
Product used: Stridex (Power Pads)
Pros:
Everything about this product is wonderful!!
Cons:
They got rid of it!
This is the number one product to keep skin clear. Discontinuing this item was a horrible decision. It works better than any other acne product out there and the best part is it's over the counter. Please bring it back!!!! I would pay anything!!!!!
October 7, 2011
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Gets rid of acne
Evens skin tone
Face looks brighter
Cons:
First couple days more breakouts come
I LOVE THIS SYSTEM! The first few days were bad because it brought new breakouts but the lady at the store said it was normal for that to happen. After about 4 days everything started to go away. I love this thing. I feel confident and it working for me. You really need to try this !
September 23, 2011
Product used: La Roche-Posay (Effaclar Duo)
Pros:
-One of those products that really works overnight.
-Works on spots coming up but not reached the surface yet
-Nice consistency
Cons:
-If I applied too much it was a bit drying
-Caused redness around spots to increase so I use it just at night
I decided to review this today because I had a major breakout 4 days ago that I had picked at in frustration :( big bumps and bad redness that weren't even covered by foundation and concealor. I didn't even want anyone to see my face. Today the redness is all gone and my skin is flat. :) I still obviously have the purple/faded red marks to show for it but I'm so much happier. I love this product. In less than a week it has improved my confidence a lot.
Pros:
It really works