Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Reviews
3.5
20781 Reviews
Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Efficacy
54%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
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Note: Benzoyl peroxide clears the skin completely when applied correctly.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Side Effects
Low-Medium
Benzoyl Peroxide
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.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
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Compare To Other Treatments
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May 25, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Cons:

DOES NOT WORK.
MAKES SKIN DRY, BUT DOES NOT CLEAR ACNE.
VERY EXPENSIVE!

Do not buy this product! The customer service was very rude and unhelpful, and the product simply DID NOT work. WASTE OF MONEY!
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May 23, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

I have nothing good to say about this product or the customer service. Extreme waste of money!

Cons:

The products were extremely harsh. Adding to the acne with drying and irritation. There was no option available for customization of the order/products and not until I cancelled was I given the option of a "gentle line". Two months after cancellation I've now been offered to come back at less than 1/2 the price, with no shipping charges and full customization. Funny that wasn't offered from the beginning.

Do not use unless you are looking to damage your skin at excessive pricing!
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May 23, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Works great!!! Cheaper than Pro-Active!!!

Cons:

Can dry out skin...use a moisterizer!

I feel great!!!
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May 9, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Goes on smoothly and absorbs quickly, fast results

Cons:

Can bleach clothing and takes some adjustment for skin

This is one of the few routines I've been able to stick with and it has worked really well. My back is still clearing up, but overall I have seen great improvements. I also have not had any breakouts since I started using this. Great product, good price.
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May 7, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)

Pros:

It works!
Inexpensive to use
Easy to use
Works better then any other thing out there. Not my words but my teenage daughters

Cons:

None

I've been using and have tried most of their products and I love them all. My 14 year old has moderate acne and I can always tell when she gets "lazy" using this product. You need to be consistent and use as directed to get optimum results. I like it because it doesn't cost me a fortune to keep her looking good and happy! Thanks Carley's
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May 6, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Gel form
Excellent price per ounce
Odorless

Cons:

Can be drying (We all know that. Moisturizer is our friend!)

I was paying $12/ounce of Proactiv's gel benzoyl peroxide every month and a half or so, so I decided to give this solution a try. It works just as well as Proactiv's third step, but I'm now paying something like $2/ounce. Thanks, Dan!
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April 28, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)

Pros:

Inexpensive, smells good, exfoliates well

Cons:

None

I'm 55 and don't have acne at all, just 'muddy' skin that needs frequent exfoliation to keep it glowing and smooth. This product does a perfect job of exfoliation so that my 'younger' skin cells are revealed daily. Bottom line: My makup goes on smoothly, and fine lines are diminished. My dermatologist says frequent exfoliation (with a product that does not irritate), is the key to rapid skin cell renewal, SO I JUST LOVE MY CARLY PRODUCTS!
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April 26, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (SkiniD Anti Acne Treatment)

Pros:

doesn't smell bad
works at first
doesn't take long to apply

Cons:

expensive
no long term results

I'm a 15 year old girl and have acne since i was 12. I have tried everything... and Skin I.D. seemed perfect. I took the test and ordered my stuff. At first everything was good and then after about two months I just stop seeing results.
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April 20, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

-Reduces redness
-Aids with acne

Cons:

-Skin remains oily
-Doesnt clear acne completely

Hi x] Used this product for about five years now and although it took away all the redness and aided quite well with my acne I still get occasional break outs quite often. I recommend this for people without severe acne or those who just want to rid the redness of acne. As a long term solution, perhaps not! Sorry.
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April 13, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It worked for a while and then stopped working

Cons:

inefferctive

This product is hyped up from tv.
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