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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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August 14, 2010
Cons:
Dries your face but worth it
I'm 18 and Asian with light acne problems (mini zits or the like) and I wanted to eliminate them bad! I've read reviews about Proactiv and Murad's Therapy Acne System and I think its not as good as it was advertised (HA! infomercials!). So I looked for something else, I asked a derma doctor (can't afford her professional fees so, I just have to stick to acne therapy sytems) and she recommended Neutrogena products. I came across this one and WOHOO! it works.I followed every direction that's in the box. Though it may dry out your face at first but it can be saved by using Cetaphil Facial Cleanser (use it like for a week then after that get back to Neutrogena). After achieving your desired smoothness (?), use this product every other day, once a day (night time) and pair it up with Cetaphil (day time) and your face will be better than EVERRRR! :) Also, if I were you, Don't forget sunblock and baby powder before you go out. Sunblock protects your face and Baby powder eliminates OIL and prevents dirt from clogging your pores! :) OH BTW, the acne lotion thingy use it on the pimple ONLY and not the whole face~!
August 7, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
This product is amazing. I have acne pretty bad and for the short time I have been using it I find that it has helped a lot. I have tried almost every acne facewash, drugs, and chemical peels. Customer service is wonderful.
Cons:
I don't have any cons.
Try it.
August 6, 2010
Product used: MaxClarity (Foaming Wash)
Pros:
Worked for the first two weeks
Cons:
bottles break
doesnt last a month
doesnt stop break outs
MaxClarity worked for the first two weeks my face was pretty much acne free but then i broke out again even places ive never broken out before. Now im not seeing any results at all.
August 6, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-Clears about 80% of acne
-Doesn't hurt my skin at all (i don't have that sensitive of skin)
-Smells okay
Cons:
-Didn't work for me as good as they say it does
-Dries out my cheeks a bit
-A bit pricey
It doesn't clear every pimple, but it's definitely the best acne treatment I've tried. I used it for like 6 months, then switched to Neutrogena Complete Acne System for a bit because it was cheaper and i read good reviews on it. Within a few weeks my breakouts were worse then they had ever been. I switched back to Proactiv and my skin went back to normal in a few weeks. Definitely a good product! :)
August 5, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
worked for a good amount of time
Cons:
it all came back
meh
it worked good for my bro def not for me.
try it thought its cheap. ya know worth a try
July 29, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Cleared up white heads, major zits, eats off dirt, oil, and makeup
Cons:
Can bleach fabrics if you're not careful, drys out skin without minimal use of a lotion, doesn't do much for blackheads
I LOVE this product. It cleared up my skin beautifully, after fighting with acne since i was twelve. I've tried proactiv, and prescription cleansers and treatments like benzaclin but nothing has worked as well as this. My skin is all but flawless these days when it's paired with the lotion and spot treatment. I do still have the occasional breakout but it's not NEARLY as intense as what it used to be. If you don't use a lotion with it, it can be very drying (but with 10% bp, how can it not be?) I highly recommend it. It's cheap, it's effective, and has given me a lot more confidence. Good luck to all!
July 19, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
My face started clearing up for about a week, and then got much worse than it had been before, resulting in really painful cystic acne instead of the whiteheads I used to have.
I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone. It really doesn't work and is rather expensive.
Trying to cancel was a huge hassle, as I had to deal with an offshore call center that insisted I just needed to try the sensitive skin version of the product. It took 30 minutes on the phone to cancel my account.
July 18, 2010
Product used: MaxClarity (Foaming Wash)
Pros:
works
Cons:
sometimes runs out before you get more...just need to learn how much to apply
first off, I think its funny when people that have only been using products for a few days or even a few weeks think their review should recieve some weight. Acne starts much below the skin, and can take a month to reach the surface, if not longer sometimes. Thats why it is always recommended to use a product 8-10 weeks before drawing any conclusions. Anyways, I am 21. Ive had moderate acne for 6 or 7 years. Ive tried many things, and nothing really helped besides retin a. I finally tried maxclarity. Ive been using it for nearly 3 months. It is the only thing that has given me clear skin since I tried retin a when I was 18. I took 2 months to work. I still get the occasional breakout, but I have not been this clear on such a consistent basis for YEARS.. Im glad I finally found an OTC product that works and doesnt give you terrible side effects or an bad IB like retin a causes in some people. I love this product. ITs gentel on the skin too.
July 8, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-makes me face feel very clean and fresh,
-makes my skin soft
-starting seeing results quickly.
Cons:
-the cleanser is really scratchy and makes my skin a little irratated.
-burns a little at first
-smell is OK..
-makes my skin feel tight. but not a bad kinda of tight.
ok so far im in lovee with this stuff. right away just looking at my skin it looks brighter and has a glow to it.and only after 24 hours alot of my white heads have dissappeared. and my skin just looks clean. the step one cleanser is a little scratchy..almost like a sand paper consistency..but i guess my face will get used to it over time. so far im really liking it and im using it with my dermitologist perscribed differin. it may not work for some people..but for me..BP is what does the trick on my face.
July 8, 2010
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
none, well my acne didnt get worse i guess
Cons:
nothing happened
FAIL!!!!! another to add to my list my acne didnt get better or worse what a waste, im back to square one,,,,,,, AGAIN
Pros:
spell effective? N E U T R O G E N A :)