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Benzoyl peroxide is a topical treatment that kills acne bacteria and dries/peels the skin, helping to keep pores unclogged.

It is usually applied once or twice a day to the acne-affected area. You should see results quickly, but sometimes it takes 4 to 6 weeks of treatment to become apparent.

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December 23, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Works well, I used it for like 2 weeks and my skin feels softer, at first it was dried out.

Cons:

Make sure you use it 2x a day otherwise it won't work well, your pores will be really defined.

Like they say, patience is the key. You just have to give it time to wash out all the ickyness in your skin. they say pimples form 2-3 weeks in advance before they appear, so give it that to get rid of them all!
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December 22, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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This really works like a charm. It cleared me up almost immediately. I used it for 30 days and have had nice clear skin after the first wekk and a hlaf.

Cons:

None really, I got it cheaper 50% off at [link removed]

Don't listen to the naysayers. MOst of them probably haven't even tried it.
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December 18, 2006
Product used: Brevoxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (4% or 8%) Creamy Wash)

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I have used Bevoxyl-4 for a week now and it has helped clear up my face along with the use
Benzaclin Gel.I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Cons:

Withou insurance the price would have been $127.00 but luckily I only had to pay $35.00

This is a wonderful wash for my face. I love the way it makes my face feel. If you have acne, this is the perfect acne cleansing wash to use.
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December 16, 2006
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)

Pros:

It works

Cons:

It smells bad

Clearasil Ultra realy delivers on its promise (clearer in three days). You will see real results if you use this product right. Becarefull If you have sensitive skin, Dont use to much at once. Please follow directions to become pleased with Clearasil Ultra.
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December 13, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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Proactiv is an extremely user friendly product. I love the 3-step system. It makes my skin feel fresh and clean, morning and night. It starts working almost immediately, which definitley works for me!

Cons:

No real cons for Proactiv. I noticed that the toner has a bit of a funny smell, but that's about it. It might dry out your face for the first week or so, but it eventually goes away.

After using the Proactiv system for about a month, I started noticing my moderate acne was clearing and it stayed clear! I'm like thousands who've tried countless acne products in search of a solution and Proactiv was the answer for me. If you are one of those people who like to pick at your acne... after Proactiv clears your acne, you will notice your not picking so much anymore, which in turn, will reduce scars. I love this product and everything about it. Unless for some reason Proactiv stops working on my face, then I will not buy anything else for my acne. The price is a bit expensive, but it's definitley worth it if you struggle with acne problems!
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December 13, 2006
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Absorbs much better and is not as drying as the only other 2.5% BP product out there, plus is much cheaper.

The only thing that's worked to clear up extensive acne.
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December 12, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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Horrible

Cons:

A complete waste of money, time, and it made my acne worse

Dont buy this crap
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December 11, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It makes your skin look and feel really nice even if you don't have acne.

Cons:

Anybody that paid more than forty-bucks for this stuff is a moron.

I work for Guthy-Renker. I can tell you right now that it has approximately a 97% success rate. So if it doesn't work you're not using it right. I don't really have, nor have I ever really had what you would call "acne" on rare occasions one or two small pimples will show up after I shave. Ya' know those little ones that you just squeeze out a little white stuff and wipe it off and it's gone? Anyways, I used Proactiv just to be able to say that 'I'd tried it.' I gotta' tell you though. It made my skin look awesome. I just started it in the shower and did the toner after. Then I let it dry while I got dressed and brushed my teeth. Then I did the lotion and left. Holy Cow! My skin looked awesome man. So I got other people using it and their's looked good too. So anyways I think it works. Especially since seeing some of the people that work here who've used it. I don't use this product anymore personally, but I see people that do everyday and I think it
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December 5, 2006
Product used: Klear Action (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

PRICE! and a winning formula of 2.5 benzoyl peroxide.

Cons:

packaging. the bottles can leak, but this is only a minor annoyance for a truly great product

i had light acne and used proactiv for three yrs, but when i moved abroad i didn't want to deal with the membership system and s&h fees. once my proactiv ran out, i soon started to break out again. i knew benzoyl peroxide worked for me, but i tried to manage without. when a friend visited from back home, i asked her to bring over klear action. i was impressed by their use of the same ingredients as proactiv and was desperate for an economical solution. after just a few days of using KA, my acne started clearing up as it had with proactiv before. my skin looks great, and i am so happy! i would recommend KA to anyone who saw results with proactiv. there are, however, some drawbacks (as with proactiv). if you have sensitive skin, the formula may be a little harsh. i find that reducing the application helps, and a good moisturizer is a must. just as a correction to a prev post, the KA cleanser does have scrubbers, just like proactiv. all in all, i am completely won over by KA! a must have!
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December 5, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
its good. i love it
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