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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June 5, 2009
Product used: Nature's Cure (Two-Part Acne Treatment System for Females)

Pros:

It cleared my skin really well in just a week. I was able to stop wearing make up to cover acne and that helped to.

Cons:

the cream is drying but it works very well almost over night. I still get breack outs round my cycle and if I am stressed but its only 2 or 3 pimples instead of a bunch.

For ten dollors it works great and my skin over all looks so nice now when its clear...not so uneven in tone. Just be sure to mosterize befor using the cream. I use aveeno acne prone mosterizer and its a great product that keeps my skin soft and doesnt make it oily. I used to pick at my face and the blemishes and that made it worse but using this I dont really mess with my face so much because I just substitute picking with puting the cream on and taking the pills =)
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June 4, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Works well most of the time

Cons:

Right now its failing me! Did they change their formula recently?

I've used it for almost 5 years it has been amazing especially at first! Seriously great. I mean yeah I still had a few zits here and there but nothing like the facefull I had prior to it. Yeah my skin dried out but you know what? I'll take Dry flakes ANY DAY over huge red spots on my face. You can put moisurizer on dry skin to hide it. BUt now all of a sudden I am breaking out TERRIBLY! This started a week ago so who knows maybe its me, hormones, stress etc. Not ruling those out. HOWEVER I did notice about 3 months ago that all of a sudden the cleanser felt different, much finer granuels. Less coarse. I can't help but wonder did they cheapen up their formula? And is that why my face is a mess right now? If anyone agrees with me please let me know!
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June 2, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Makes my skin feel alot cleaner and healthier.

Cons:

A little redness after using on my cheeks.

I like this product. Everything i used, Clean & Clear, Proactive, Neutrogena..ect.. didnt work like i thought it would. But this works great!!
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May 29, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It worked at first.

Cons:

Stopped working. Period.

I got small breakouts once a month, so I thought I'd give Proactiv a shot since everyone was hyped about it. It made my skin beautiful for about a year (but remember, I didn't have bad skin to begin with!). After about a year, I began breaking out horribly and for no apparent reason (no one in my family has ever had problems with acne). Also, my skin became so oily, it looked like I was sweating all the time. Gross!! I have stopped using it and I'm going back to what always worked before and should have stuck with: Noxzema.
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May 28, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Pros:

It smells ok. Very light foam cleanser.

Cons:

I'm still awaiting results and I've been using this for about a month. I really don't see any improvements. The Benzoyl lotion is too light and can be quite bothersome.

It's typical for my skin. I'm 27 y/o and have been struggling w/ acne since I was 11. I've always had mild acne but somehow it's been unmanageable for almost a year now. I'd suggest trying it only b/c it seems that acne products are all trial and error. Some will work better than others. I've never found a real cure, if there is one. If this was going to work for me, I think i would've at least seen a slight improvement but so far absolutely nothing. I'll try the starter kit until it finishes and then i'll be back on the quest for a new product.
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May 27, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

cleared my skin in 3 days

Cons:

burnt my face the first time

I have used proactiv for a long time, I was not very happy with it. Proactiv worked for me at first, but stopped working for me after a few months. I ran out of Proactiv and on my way to replace it, I saw AcneFree. I was suprised b/c it was alot cheaper than proactiv! The first time I used it, I left the cleasner on for too long and it burnt my face. However, I used it again putting just a little on and for a little while. It worked VERY wel for me. In three days my face was 100% clear!
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May 27, 2009
Product used: Equate (Medicated Acne Gel)

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This is the best acne product I have ever used!!!!!!!!! Honestly I have tried everything from perscription to over the counter. I don't like the equate clearisil, but the equate oxy is what I am talking about!!

Cons:

A little drying, but I would rather be dry than have tons of pimples. The consistency is chalky but I would rather have chalky then moist like cream. It is super hard to come by at Walmart and it's always sold out!! This time I bought five packages!

It's awsome and sooooooooooooooooooooooo affordible!!!!! The best bang for your buck ever!! I swear by this product!! Can clear your face up if you have a terrible break out in a matter of day's!!
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May 26, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Cheap

Cons:

stains clothes, my skin is now oily and full of acne and clogged pores throughout t- zone, my skin looked better before using the product.

Dont recommend for sensistive or normal skin types
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May 26, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Pros:

Very simple to follow. Works acceptionally fast.

Cons:

Slightly drying

great product.a must have and within a week it cleared 89% of my light acne.
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May 23, 2009
Product used: ZAPZYT (Maximum Strength 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Gel)

Pros:

it works fast and reduces red marks !

Cons:

it dries up skin but its fine if you use a moisturizer...i use cetaphill.

its great just use a moisturizer
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