Acne.org Products
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.
Used Benzoyl Peroxide? Rate It:
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December 24, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (X Out)
Do NOT buy
It simply does not work. It's not worth buying. They also hide that they'll charge you every month for 3 months ! I wish I could back to the day I bought this :(
November 14, 2013
Product used: Paula's Choice (CLEAR Regular Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment (2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide))
Pricey and with some flaws, but might be OK in a pinch
Cons:
Pricey
Sting after applying, plus sticky feeling after applying
Contains Laureth-4
First the good stuff: This is 2.5% which is the ideal strength for benzoyl peroxide. Also, it's in a nice liquidy-gel formulation which spreads easily and dries relatively quickly. Now for the drawbacks: It's $7.50 per ounce, so it will become extremely expensive to use this with The Regimen on a regular basis. Also, after the initial pleasant cool gel feeling when I apply it, a burning feeling presents itself about a minute later. It's uncomfortable but not terrible. I'm unsure if this is from the preservatives in the product, or perhaps the choice of propylene glycol instead of butylene glycol? It's hard to tell. Also, after it dries, it leaves a stickiness on my skin. While this stickiness is not a total deal breaker, it is not a very pleasant after-feel. This stickiness disappears after I apply moisturizer, but my skin is left feeling a bit tight and just not quite right. It also contains Laureth-4, which is considered a 5 out of 5 for comedogenicity (clogs pores). I'm confused about why this ingredient would be added to an acne product. My bottom line: Kudos to Paula's Choice for selling a gel-based 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, and this might be OK to use in a pinch, but the sting, stickiness, and addition of Laureth-4 makes me give it a 3 out of 5.
December 12, 2012
Product used: Rodan + Fields (Unblemish)
Pros:
It works in the long run
Cons:
takes a while
purging stage
gets worse before it gets better
you have to be patient
smells horrible
expensive
if you're willing to go through about a month of cystic acne and oily skin but then have beautiful clear skin in the end then buy it. it takes a while but its worth it!you must have patience. yes the first few weeks are painful but its completely worth it. trust me!!
August 30, 2015
I'm on it for 2 months and the cystic acne is out of control !
August 30, 2015
I'm on it for 2 months and the cystic acne is out of control !
September 26, 2011
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Pros:
Clears existing acne
Prevents acne from reoccurring
Helps prevent blackheads
Cons:
Expensive
Hard to find
Dries out skin at first
This is hands down the best acne medicine I have ever used. I highly recommend it.
July 22, 2011
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
not over drying
gel
cheap
large tube (can use a lot)
works!
Cons:
can be a bit irritating
will dry you out a little bit but nothing a moisturizer can't fix
the first few weeks dried me out a lot but my skin got used to it so don't stop using it because it works!
it works. it is irritating at first and will probably dry you out at the first few days or weeks but just use a moisturizer and keep using it because it does help with acne a lot!
July 19, 2011
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
-Not Drying
-Gel Form
-Cheap
-Dries clear and doesn't run
I love Dan's regimen. I've been on it for about two years and to this date it is still the only thing that has effectively helped me in controlling my acne. I started using things like the Neutorgena 2.5% thinking that all facial products are created equal, and when I finally caved and bought Dan's product I could see a definite improvement almost right away. There is no comparison, this is the best and most effective BP on the market. I understand what it's like to be weary after being lured in by every product under the sun, but for a few dollars this product truly worth a try. I love how this gel melts onto your skin and dries clear, so you can wear tons of it when you go out without anybody having to know. And if you're a girl, like me, you can most certainly wear it under makeup. The main thing to pay attention to is to ALWAYS LISTEN TO DAN. He knows his regimen the best. I notice that when I start running out of product, and in consequence start using less of it, my acne starts to come back with a vengeance and is harder to control. Quantity is certainly quality when it comes to this product. The product is fabulous but I do advise those with cystic acne to perhaps use some kind of oral treatment only for a little while to calm them down so that the BP can take full effect. I had a lot of cystic acne and while I still get one or two (especially around that time of the month) this product works very well to control almost all my acne. Last but not least I would like to clear all rumors and nasty bits about Dan being a scammer and a liar. If Dan is scamming all of Acne.org in order to make money than he is doing a HORRIBLE job and should take some cues from ProActiv and SkinID because this stuff truly works wonders. Thank you Dan!
May 3, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
Spots do dissappear if used daily , soaks up extra oil , convinient to carry around
Cons:
Dries skin , leaves it white and flaky
Use it ! Works well. Just keep some face cream handy.
April 21, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It will completely dry out your skin.I used proactive for two weeks. My skin is still trying to recover . Dont count on money back guarantee.
Cons:
Do not trust this company. I bought a trial size in the last week of January .By the second week I was charged 49.68 and was being sent the actual size product.I also was charged for the vitamins 39.00 so once the two pagages were recieved they were returned back to the post office. I was refunded 26.00 dollars for the vitamins and was charged an extra 60.00 dollars . Proactive will not refund my money because I dont have proof of mailing(which I was not told I would need in order for a refund)
If you want to give your credit card information to a sleezy dishonest company please make sure u call procative. if you read more posts you will find that i am not the only person this happend to
April 6, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Not a single benefit
Cons:
Waste of money
These guys are BIG CHEATERS!!!! The product didnt work for me and gave a very bad rash on my skin. i had to undergo another treatment with a dermatologist to get rid of the rash. i returned those products with my own expenses and asked for a refund, but never got it back. Infact they kept charging me more for 3 consecutive months. i ended up paying $120 for just ordering the stupid trial version. The customer service is terrible.they are a bunch of crap to deal with. i kept calling them everyday for 3 weeks asking them to cancel my membership and not to send me any more products, and they immediately charged my credit card for the next month too. they dont provide an option online for cancelling the account. once u give them the details of your credit card, you are booked for a hundred dollars. These LOSERS SUCK big time.
March 14, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
--Clears Skin
--Nice tingly Feeling
--10% BP versus usual 5%
Cons:
-- Could potentially make skin dry,but just use a moisturizer!
Okay so it's day one. I rushed out to buy this after reading the regimen. I paired this with Clean and Clear redness reducer, simply because it had salycic acid in it and i don't have blackheads so the blackhead cleanser wouldn't help me. Anyways, washed my face with this last night and then redness reducer today and my skin is feeling fab! Sure i still have pimples and zits but it's day ONE and i'm already feeling incredibly confident. I felt like the tingling post washing was kind of refreshing.My skin felt incredibly smooth :) I'd like to point out that i was in the process of making an appt with the dermatologist when i discovered this but i have opted against it since this is a miracle! I've used every face wash, spot treatment, toner etc. and this is actually working.Again, DAY ONE!!! i am so ecstatic and can't wait for the days to follow!! :) :) Please rush out and buy this!! I couldn't find it at walmart but the local Kroger had it. I didn't check Target so I don't know. I did see that clean and clear had an exfoliating cleanser and i thought maybe it was the same thing, but it is not. Check the ingredients and make sure it's TEN percent BP and not just five!! Happy skin!! :)
Pros:
2.5%
Gel-based
Easy to apply