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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.
Used Benzoyl Peroxide? Rate It:
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January 26, 2015
Product used: Proactiv Solution (X Out)
worst product EVER!!!
Hi my name is Jaylene, I got X out for Christmas and was so excited to try it out. I had a few pimples on my forehead only, after the use of X out for 1 month I began to noticed pimples every where and my face was cracking and dried out. I highly recommend NOT to use it!! This product SUCKS! Big waste of money and time. ðŸ'ŽTwo thumbs down!! ðŸ'Ž
January 19, 2015
Product used: Proactiv Solution (X Out)
X-Out is the Worst!
X-Out was the worst acne product I have ever tried! The results were horrible, my acne was worst then when I started using X-Out. If you don't belive me, I will text an after photo of myself for proof. I am so sorry I ever tried X-Out, and I would not recommend it to a dog, let alone a friend! -Very Unhappy X-Out User.
June 21, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Too Pricey
Keep sending you their products even after you say you'll try only once meaning they take money from your credit card!
More breakouts.
Let me tell you of my "experience" with the AMAZING *snorts, yeah right* Proactive. I was like many of you, I suffer from Bad Acne and I always heard about the joys of Proactive and thought "Why Not? It worked for others so it might work for me" My mom bought it and my initial thought was 'I hit the jack pot! Now I'll never suffer from acne again!'
WRONG!!
My face was always irritated and I had even more excessive oily skin. I had acne ALL the time using it which caused alot more blemishes. Acne made me feel like I was the most ugly person in the world and I HATED to look on my face. I was horrible around boys due to it and I never had any self confidence. It hurt to see all the other girls with flawless skin and I was stuck with horrid skin. My hopes in this product was in vain. Clearsil worked alot better than Proactive ever had! I don't know about you guys but they kept on sending me their product even though my mom only wanted it for one use, BUNCH OF CROOKS AND LIARS! I would never recommend this to any one with bad acne, my friend uses it and it works for her, then again she never suffered from bad acne to begin with :/ Stay clear guys I beg you! :(
May 27, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
You sometimes get free gifts, but you sometimes have to pay to have them shipped so there not really free.
Cons:
Doesn't work.
Gets expensive.
They automatically try to bill you for new shipments if you don't contact them far enough in advance to cancel.
I used this product when my acne was at my worst in highschool. I was excited and pumped myself up that I was finally gonna have clear, beautiful skin.
I noticed a difference after 2 weeks my skin looked clearer, smoother and I felt more confident. Then everything went down hill. My routine didn't change but my face got worse until after 2 1/2 months I quit wasting my money. It wasn't my makeup because I usually don't wear any so the product just didn't perform like it should have. Major let down. Please don't waste your money.
April 25, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None .
Cons:
- dries out skin
- does not get rid of acne
- makes acne worse
- very hard to end the "contract"
- they keep charging you
I am 14 and i started using proactiv five months ago. I was really excited when i ordered it because it has helped so many people. The first week i started using it, it dried my skin and it did nothing for my acne.
I was really dissapointed, but i kept using it to see if my results would be different. But NOTHING CHANGED ! My acne became even worse and the product bleached out my shirts, and towels. I would never buy proactiv ever again, but everyone's skin is different, it might work for you.
April 6, 2011
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
It works beautifully for me. Natural ingredients. I've been using Carley's for several years, and plan to keep using it forever. It's the only cleanser I will use on my face. The price is reasonable, so is shipping if you buy more than one product at a time. Free samples are nice, too.
Cons:
Bleaches out washcloths and towels, but easily avoided if you use white washcloths and towels with this. Like all other products, it doesn't work for everyone, and you have to follow the directions, and not use any other product with it. Your acne very well might get worse before it gets better when using Carley's. Be prepared and be patient.
Actually, I want to address the people who insist that the positive reviews about Carley's are phony. The thing is, Carley's works for some people and doesn't work for others. That's why there is a 100% money back guarantee from the company. If it were a scam, they wouldn't refund your money, and no one has accused Carley's of NOT refunding their money when they send the products back. I have left two other reviews here, and when you accuse us of sending fake reviews, you are insinuating that we're lying. I'm not. Yes, Carley's has oils in it. My hair stylist told me last week that I have beautiful skin, and asked me what I used. I told her about Carley's, and about the oils in it. She agreed that cleansers that dry ones skin out cause oily skin to pump out MORE oil to overcompensate for the drying. The oils in Carley's make skin not have to do that. Okay, my skin did get worse on Carley's before it got better. But, it DID get better -- my skin got to where I frequently get compliments on it. I'm still shocked by that, but happily so. If Carley's didn't work for you, that is truly unfortunate. I hope you find something that works. But, Carley's has worked for a LOT of people, so your experience is not the rule. Don't accuse us of writing fake reviews just because you're angry at the product. Your reviews saying our reviews are fake might scare someone away from using Carley's who might be helped by it. Yes, the owner of Carley's DOES ask us to write reviews here. He does not pay us to do so. He does not tell us what to write. He doesn't even check to see if we have written. We're not given free products to write. We have nothing to gain from writing positive reviews. We just want to tell people about this wonderful product. I wish Carley's had been around decades ago when I first needed it. But it's here now, and it works for me. It works well for others too, but not for everyon
December 11, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Works well for me.
Cons:
Not available at the local store.
I've been using this product for several years. My acne started out to be nasty, painful and embarrassing. This product keeps it at very mild. I'm pleased with this product.
November 15, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
With daily use my sons skin stays clear. When he runs out, within a week, his skin breaks out. It's a wonderful product.
Cons:
None
I've always had wonderful customer service. All the freebies (samples) are great to get. They work wonderful for traveling. The soap is great too. Makes the skin feel soft and not dried out.
September 8, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
Works very well
Cleared up acne quickly
Doesn't smell too bad
Cons:
Can make skin very dry and flaky if you use too much or don't use moisturizer
Tends to burn if I use a lot
This product is amazing! I am so glad that I found this through acne.org it has made me feel so much better about myself! I have light acne so I'll usually have a lot of little pimples or a few big ones. I''ve been using this product for about a week or two and it's really helped! All my little blemishes on my forehead are gone and it's working on my larger blemishes. I could tell the day after I started using Neutrogena that it was working. When I first started using this I would wash my face at night and in the morning with my Cetaphil daily cleanser but only at night time would I use the Neutrogena on the Spot. I've been using it every day now sometimes morning and everynight. My skin is VERY dry but that's only because I don't put moisturizer on. It doesn't feel dry it just LOOKS dry. Anyway, this product is GREAT and I recommend this to anyone with light acne as it'll clear it right up quickly! I'm not sure with more severe acne but it's worth a shot!
April 11, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Well-priced. The amount lasts a long time even though you use a lot of it, and best of all IT WORKS!
Cons:
Bleached my brunnette hairline BLONDE (but not my eyebrows) when I accidentally got the product on my hair. It has stained a few of my towels and a few shirt necklines.
Here's what I've learned the hard way: Wash your hands after use to avoid staining towels, shirts,etc. Pull your hair back when applying to face. If putting treatment on after showering, make sure you put your shirt on FIRST to avoid getting the product on it. Otherwise, nothing has worked for me as well as benzoyl peroxide, and the 2.5% really does work just as well as the 10% (without drying your face). In the winter I applied jojoba oil before the treatment. If I see a zit that's popped up during the day, I put a little extra treatment on that spot and by morning it's usually almost gone! I use it AM & PM. I don't know what I'd do without Dan's treatment!!
Pros:
NONE!!