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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 4, 2017
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Worst product I ever bought!!!
This product is just waste of money. It's not working at all and gave me more problem. So first time when I order it I pay $19.95 + shipping. I thought if it works good like what they said then I got such a good deal!! NO!!! I regret putting that stuff on my face. First time I used it I felt like my face was on fire. It was so hot and it hurt so bad. My face turned red. So I stop using it for couple days and used it again still same and it even got worse. My face start itching really bad and it start bleeding. So I had to go get medical treatment. I couldn't put make up for a month. It was so bad!!!
I called Proactive and told them what happened. This is what he told me. "Okay. I understand you are frustrated. But proactive works great and that's how it works. You will feel burn on your face because it's fighting with your acne. Itch8ng and bleeding is all the bad stuff coming out from your skin." I told them I don't think so and I ask him for a refund and he suggested me use it for one more month. I said no. However next month I got charged $38. I called them again and ask them why they send it and she told me I have to use it for at least 2months to get a result. I told them give my money back they never did. At least she cancelled. But I will not suggest to anyone.
Karma123
February 4, 2017
Very bad business practices with a slide of hand concept. Pay very close attention to what your buying. How many months supply you will receive and at what cost. And if you decide to cancel, make sure you get confirmation and check your statement on billing date for up to a year or maybe forever? I cancelled in February 2017 and in the fastest talker I've ever talked to! Said, oh, so sorry. We will help you and put your acct. On hold till august? Wth! Yes if you don't confirm cancellation they will start your program over for you later. How about that B.S. Here comes karma
Dreamymoon
June 12, 2017
This company sounds so shady...glad I never tried it
July 1, 2016
Product used: Proactiv Solution (X Out)
Beware of hypo pigmentation in darker skin
Worst product ever. Was never told it would cause big white blotches on my olive skin after a few weeks of use. Sure it cleared my acne but my face now looks worse. Warns it may bleach fabric but never said skin. Hope it is temporary.
August 11, 2016
Happened to me too, been using for basically a month and just noticed last week. Has it gotten any better ?
January 8, 2016
Product used: Proactiv Solution (X Out)
Tailor use to your skin!!
If you have dry skin use it once a day and put on 1-2 coats of moisturizer.
If you have oily skin this product is probably safe to use morning and night with moisturizer.
If you have normal skin you should probably go light at first to get your skin adjust then you can use it 1-2 a day, whatever you prefer with moisturizer.
Of course don't use the mask until you know the product is safe on your skin and start with applying the cleanser for only 30 second to a minute.
Just be smart about using it and it will work.
December 27, 2015
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Find another company!!!
Save yourself some time and do not order from this company. I placed an order for $19.95 with free shipping on 12/20/15. My debit card was charged $39.95. I have been fighting for seven days to get my money back. I now have no product as customer service cancelled my order and they are refusing to refund the money taken from my account.
November 18, 2015
Product used: Proactiv Solution (X Out)
tf? I looked sunburnt :/
okay so here's what happened: used it the first time, and I looked like a sunburnt alpaca. my moms friends daughter used it and it cleared her acne completely. my skin isn't 100% acne free, and I don't use X out every single day (like once every other week) but i guess it depends on skin type? honestly, they totally lied to me and the customer service people were rude as hell. overall it's kind of meh.
ps don't use the mask. it'll burn your skin.
December 29, 2015
You need to talk to an esthetician. Sounds like this formulation isn't right for you. Also, your cleansing routine needs to be twice daily not one every week or so.
September 11, 2015
Product used: Proactiv Solution (X Out)
"Not for sensitive skin"
After using it for just 2 days my skin broke out horribly. Plus, the customer service was terrible. They kept on trying to have me buy more when I called to tell them the product wasn't working! I know everyone's skin is different, but this face wash is very harsh on the skin. Not worth the money at all.
December 29, 2015
It will take more than 2 days for sure. And if the product works it will bring the bacteria to the surface for you as it sounds like it did
March 17, 2017
Actually my dermatologist informed me that that's not true. If it makes you breakout quickly and as bad as it did, then its irritating your skin. I bought the Acne.org system and it cleared it right up! But thank you for your input.
September 4, 2015
Product used: Rodan + Fields (Unblemish)
Loved it so much
Let me start off by saying that I suffer from extremely oily skin and cystic acne. I started getting cystic acne at 25 years old. I'm now 30 and found my staple face regimen. Yes... It took 5 years of dermatologist visits, prescription topical creams and gels, oral antibiotics, and many different high end creams from Sephora and Ulta. Nothing worked. I was very close to starting Accutane. So I was bombarded on Facebook by multiple sells reps about me trying their products and selling their products. To be honest, I never took their product reviews serious because I thought all of the good reviews came from the sellers trying to make money. I thought it was a gimmick. But... I thought I'd try it because Rodan and Fields are very experienced dermatologists. It worked so well for me. My skin is less oily. I've only had 2 pimples since I started using unblemish. I've been using the products about a month. I gave it 4 stars because I expected larger bottles of product for the price. I always remove my makeup with neurogena makeup wipe before starting the regimen, as I do not think the face wash will remove makeup. Another pointer for anyone thinking of using these products is that I sometimes let the sulfur face wash sit my on skin several minutes, like a mask. I hope this review will help someone with chronic acne. I do not currently sell Rodan and fields, however, the quality of the unblemish line has gotten me interested. I just wish it wasn't so expensive to get started. I also use the PMD microdermabrasion weekly to help with exfoliation which is so important for oily skin. The combination of all these products have worked wonders on my skin. I'm so happy!
September 16, 2015
You can actually get started for only $45, especially since you've already tried a regimen and can attest to how effective the products are. I signed up with the $395 package so I could get some of the products to try at the deep discount (45% off for start up packages). If you are interested in getting started I'll be glad to tell you all about startup and what it is like. The $395 package is the first package that a consultant gets commission off of for signing a new consultant, but it is also a great deal especially if you order the product anyway (you can pick one of your regimens, you could just pick yours and sell the other). I'll be glad to just be honest about any questions you might have and help you get started with whatever package is best for you.
June 9, 2015
Product used: Proactiv Solution (X Out)
Do not order from this company
I wish I had read the reviews before ordering this for my daughter! It did not work any better than over the counter treatments and, in fact, my daughter's acne is worse now than when she started three months ago. Their ordering and billing procedures are ridiculous. You cannot order without them automatically continuing to bill you for more. I didn't realize the second shipment would be charged in installments for the next three months. I called and cancelled our order and continued to be billed. I just called again so we'll see if they actually stopped this time...
May 28, 2015
Product used: Rodan + Fields (Unblemish)
Don't use this product
Worst product ever! Causes skin to break out in blackheads. Skin became increasingly worse as use continued. Don't recommend product or company. Satisfaction guarantee, they don't believe or follow their own words. Product ONLY has a 60 day refund. They tell you to use it, be patient, give it more time, then it is past refund and they will NOT stand behind this defective product. Don't use it, for $170.00, really?! Don't make this expensive mistake. Worst customer service I have ever encountered! We gave this product over 3 months and the what started as minor acne turned into the worst case acne I've seen. One month after stopping this product skin is finally clear. Therefore we wasted $170.00, three plus months and an acne ridden face. Again, don't waste your time, money or the sacrifice of your skin!!
August 30, 2015
You got that right! I think they put something in the product to make your acne worst and then keep telling you to use it so you keep spending money on their product . I've been on it for 60 + days and it's horrible. I stared out with a few blackheads with full blown cystic acne. My Derm told me to stop using it!
September 16, 2015
You guys just didn't have good consultant and did you ever call the rf nurse hot kind!
September 17, 2015
linzstar09, my post said my Derm told me to stop using it. I was advised by a Triple Board Certified Medical doctor to stop using the product and the purging process is a false theory. I did not need to call some hotline. I was on the product for 60 days, followed all instructions to a T. Matter of fact, I wanted a refund on my unused products that I got in the mail later and I never got anyone on the phone at RF. The automated messages repeated themselves. This product may work for others but didn't work for me.
April 13, 2015
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Gel)
It worked!
I have mild acne and get breakouts all the time. Im mostly healthy and active, I work out 3-4 times a week, eat healthy besides the chocolate addiction. So I was always frustrated that my face wasn't looking healthy. My face is very oily and Ive tried everything on my face from home made to prescription to just over the counter products and nothing has worked. Until Benzac AC benzoyl peroxide. Changed my attitude gave me confidence because its cleared everything up in just 2 weeks. I bought this randomly because I thought why not and plus it was on sale at priceline. I bought the benzac 5% gel wash the benzoyl peroxide 2.5% and then the benzac moisturiser. My acne cleared up after the first wash i was surprised. It dried my face a lot and i started peeling after a few days but that went away a couple days later. I have sensitive skin but no pain whatever or itchiness as I've read some people get. My routine was morning wash face,put benzoyl then put moisturiser. AT night wash face and just the benzoyl no moisturiser. At the start I put the Benzoyl all over my face but now I'm just putting it on the random pimples on my face. I also want to point out that even though my face was clearing fast I did get big pimples the ones that are hidden but hurt at the very beginning say say 2 of using the products but they cleared up within 3 days. Patience and you'll see a difference. I took before and after photos so there was a major change for me.