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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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March 15, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
price and customer service
the customer service is horrible when the girl asked me did i want to upgrade my order to 3 months she didn't tell me that the price would increase so that pissed me off when i called to cancel my automatic shipping and they didn't even tell me what days it would be drafted out of my account so i just canceled the account and i called CS and they did not help me out at all really and told me i would have to pay the remaining balance when i had no knowledge of the price increase so for now on i will just travel to a kiosk to get my product because it is a great product and it has been much success for me
March 13, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Nice system and bag to keep it in
Proactiv broke my face out like I was a 13 year old girl. I had horrible bumps for the 3 months that I used this product.
March 12, 2012
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
This product is cheap at Target. I have only used it for 1 day at night and when i woke up, pimples have already began to dissapear.
Cons:
When i woke up my face was burning/ itching and swollen around the eyes, Looked like i got into a bad fight or was up crying all night. I guess i'm sensitive to the Benzoyle, because this also happend when i tried Proactiv but with Proactiv it burned worse and was crazy red. The swelling did go down through out the day but left a red flushed look on the cheeks that still hasn't gone away yet.
I bought the sensitive skin one and i think that is even a little too strong for me. I think mostly it's the step 3 repairing lotion that makes the face burn. I will continue a few more days to see if i adjust because day 1 has shown promise. I will have to keep it away from my eye area to avoid the swelling. My boyfriend says "bad news your face is swollen but good news your pimples are gone" i hope i don't have to choose!
March 8, 2012
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
I just had to give feedback, which is something I usually do not do. I bought the industrial strength acne formula for teens, the midnight moisturizer and the daytime moisturizer in January last year and I love it. I've used the lotions, the face wash and the natural soap and my skin has never been better. I absolutely love their products, and not just the ones that are exclusively for your face.
Cons:
None that I can think of.
This stuff is basically awesome. That is all.
March 3, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Alot. It took about 4 days to come in the mail, which wasnt too bad but when it got it they were these really tiny bottles. Then i used it for a week and it was the WORST thing ive ever used!!! It made me breakout worse then ive ever broken out!!
It was the worst $20s i EVER spent!!!! DONT get it, it made me breakout WAY more then i have ever!! SAVE YOURSELF and your money and get somthing else!!! You wont regret it! (just so you know i wouldnt have even given that 1 rating but it was required.) it was just AWEFUL! DONT BUY IT!
February 29, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Horrible customer service!
The customer service individual that worked with me was very rude. I was promised a 60 day money back guarantee and I never received it. Then I called back in and said that I was too late for the money back guarantee. Plus he treated me very very poorly. I work in customer service myself and I know to never treat a customer the way he treated me. I am very upset and would never recommend proactive to anyone!
February 9, 2012
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Dries quicker than "regimen" says. It works. No acne in 2.5 weeks!!!
Cons:
Dries skin, but the jojoba oil and moisturizer applied liberally fix that problem.
Wonderful
February 9, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
anything you can think of
i had really severe acne last year and i used proactive religiously and i can honestly say it didnt help at all. please just see a dermatologist if you have severe acne, dont trust the commercials.
January 30, 2012
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
- Cleared acne after dedicated usage
- Made face look overall cleaner, fresher, smoother
- Paired with Even Better skin tone corrector moisturized, made skin very soft.. cleared acne dark spots.
Cons:
- Dries skin out (however, I pair the system with the Even Better skin tone corrector moisturizer for the acne spots I had)
I have bought this product again and again. It is expensive, but for me, definitely worth it. I have mild acne, (I used to have it pretty severe when I was younger, however it's mild now and I only have dark spots left from picking at my face when I was younger -- terrible!) I used the system morning and night, and after each use I used the Even Better Skin Tone Corrector Moisturizer. It never felt too dry after. I use bare minerals make up, and it didn't seem to affect anything. I will continue to buy this product. It hits my pockets hard, but after dedicated usage, my skin looks and feels better and I feel more confident in my appearance. (Total price -- about 100. 50 for the kit and 50 for the moisturizer.)
January 27, 2012
Product used: MaxClarity (Foaming Wash)
Pros:
it cleared my skin
wasn't too drying
cheaper than some treatments
Cons:
I wish I could just run to the store and pick up some more when I need to.
Yes, this product worked wonders for me. I love it!! I had been suffering from acne for years and this is the only product that worked for me. Not only did it get rid of all the pimples, but it also lightened up old acne marks. If I ever did get an occasional pimple, it would be totally gone in a day or 2. I got compliments on my skin every time I left my house, which I'd never gotten before. I'm sorry that a lot of you have experienced problems with costumer service. I have never had a problem, but.. I would like to say one more thing. It makes me so mad that some people think that just because it didn't work for them that this company is running a scam. Or that the product is absolute crap. You know, not everything works for everybody. For me, this product is simply amazing. My face really was flawless. But, for my best friend (who has the same skin type and the exact same skin problems as I do) it didn't work at all. Everybody is different and everyone's skin will react differently. When it comes to something like acne, I think its kind of a hit or miss deal. You just have to keep searching until you find what works for you. For those of you who think that this product is total crap just because it didn't work for you.. please get off your high horse and realize that the world does not revolve around you and your experiences. I'm sorry it didn't work, and I hope you do find something that will work for you. Proactive didn't work at all for me, but I do know a few people who it did work for. I would never say that that product is total crap and bash it. It does work for some. Bottom line: Yes, I would recommend this product. Try it. It might not work, but you know what? It just might be the miracle product you've been looking for. It was for me!
Pros:
it does work it cleared up acne within days and it made my skin glow