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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.
Used Benzoyl Peroxide? Rate It:
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June 10, 2015
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Do not buy this!
Worst decision I have ever made in my life. My acne wasn't bad before I just had some blackheads on my nose and some acne scars. I decided to try it out to have better skin but this made my skin worse!!!! I got a rash from using this!! Ever since May of this year I've been trying to get rid the pimples it's given me. I feel so embarrassed to even go out because of how much acne I have. Please don't buy this save your money on something better like food.
February 22, 2015
Product used: Proactiv Solution (X Out)
Don't give 1 star because you can't read!
I read the comments and a lot of them are people mad their card was billed for automatic shipping. You can't be mad that YOU didn't read what you ordered. It was very clear to me when I attempted to order. (I didn't because I only wanted to order it once) It's NOT hidden is fine print. It clearly says you will be charged for automatic shipping. You have to click a box agreeing to it. Don't blame someone else for your lack of reading skills.
June 29, 2014
Product used: Proactiv Solution (X Out)
Bad
Honestly broke out so much worse after I started using this product. My skin was clear before I bought it and now my skin is completely covered in zits again. Very disappointed
January 4, 2014
Product used: Proactiv Solution (X Out)
worst product ever
I called them to get a 30-day supply, & they said it would be there within a week, 4 weeks passed & I NEVER got it. I called them again & they said they were still sending it. Finally, after five weeks of waiting, I got a 90-day supply. I asked For a 30-day supply plus I got a call from my bank & my debit card was maxed out?? I traced down where my money went and it went to X Out. I called X Out and I tried to cancel my subscription, the lady said it was all done. After using the product a month, the product didn't work AT ALL. & the next month, I was still charged! Unbelievable!! I ended up canceling my card because of them. Its a total rip off. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT AND SERVICE AT ALL.
December 22, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (X Out)
great product. read the review
Pros:
icy feel
soft skin
really good product
Cons:
monthly subsciption (can be cancelled)
Personally I would recommend this product. First off I wanna say that before I bought the product I literally watched all the review videos on YouTube. Then I got on google and looked for reviews and I actually came to this site and saw the review that is below mine , or should be below mine where it says I'm not the type of person ... Blah blah blah. So seeing the reviews I was nervous to buy it because I heard that sometimes they rip you off and they won't send any product or that they keep charging you .... But I ended up buying it on a Friday and my order got here the Thursday of the following week . The day I got it I cancelled my subscription so that I wouldn't be charged for any further orders. I started using the product the day after I got it. Washing in the morning and at night and its been working. It leaves an icy feel and my skin is really soft. I've noticed fewer pimples and I've only been using it for about a week and half. Depending on how your skin reacts , because we all have different skin , this product really works
May 29, 2012
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
After trying everything, store stuff and infomercial brands this is by far the best. My 16 year old daughter has been using it for about four years now. It keeps the acne under control and is consistent. It keeps her feeling good about herself and that's very important to me! I use it myself even though I have no acne, just because I like it!
February 21, 2012
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Pros:
Clears up ACNE FAST
Cons:
Slight dryness but nothing a tiny bit of moisturiser doesn't fix. and watch your coloured clothes and towels i have noticed some bleaching
I was recommended this by my chemist when i went in the one day i had severe Acne on my chin within a week it was gone i now use it as a spot treatment and it is excellent i highly recommend BENZAC 5% it has changed my life
September 25, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Helped prevent acne scarring
Made my face feel smooth
Decreased acne
Cons:
Didn't last me 90 days, I always ran out of stuff
Stinks
Stains stuff so easily
I got proactiv when I was a teenager and I will admit for the first 1-2 years it worked really well. My acne decreased significantly and I rarely got acne breakouts. However, after those 1-2 years it stopped working completely so I stopped making my mom pay for it every 2 months. I did notice it prevented the process of my hyper pigmentation to heal and fade away. Now that I've stopped proactiv my red marks don't last near as long as they used to! I wouldn't recommend this product because it's expensive and most likely won't work for severe acne cases. Also I noticed that the people in the commercials never had any sort of scarring, which I found kind of weird because you'd think at least ONE of them would.
July 8, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING BUT RATHER PROBLEMS
Cons:
BESIDES BURNING YOUR SKIN FACE, THE COMPANY CHARGES YOU CREDIT CARD FOR THINGS YOU DID NOT ORDER
Unfortunately Drs Rodan & Fields have concentrated in how to get to people's credit cards rather than trying to resolve acne. They are masters in running a successful business, once they get your credit card number; your real headaches begin and in the meantime you start realizing their product doesn't work. However, they keep billing your credit card for even products you did not order. They keep your money hoping you get busy with your life and forget to return for refunds. DO NOT use this company for any of their products. They DO NOT care about your acne, but rather making themselves rich.
July 4, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
-Stops breakouts
-Reduces size of pimples
-Bottle last a while
-Easy to use
-My acne severity went to moderate- light after 2-3 weeks of use.
Cons:
-IF YOU PUT TOO MUCH ON AT ONCE YOU WILL BREAK OUT TERRIBLY (A little bit goes a long way, less than the size of a dime!)
Ok so I'm 17 and was battling acne for 2-3 years and I was looking for a cure and this product did the job. I don't think I've broken out once on this product and I've been using it for about 5 months. When I do get a pimple now it is very small opposed to big noticeable ones that I used to get. HOWEVER, my first time using this product was a disaster! The first day I used this product was fabulous and I had no complaints at all as I could already see my acne getting better. BUT, I was so excited that the following night I put WAYYY too much on thinking that it would help the acne go away faster. That morning I woke up and wow, i'm gonna have to say anywhere between 12-15 new whiteheads on my face as well as it geing extremely red and itchy rash. Luckily I was on vacation at the time so I had a little time to recover. I discontinued use of this product for 1-2 months to wait for that to heal. Once it healed I started up again only using a less than a dime size of cream and I have no complaints at all. I definitely recommend use of this product as it greatly helped my acne as I went from moderate-light in about 3 weeks of use. DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I DID OF PUTTING TOO MUCH ON AT ONCE. I WARNED YOU!!!! BTW: I put it on every morning and night and keep it on for about 30 seconds- 1 minute for it too absorb then I wash it off. I also use a clean and clear moisturizer with it to sooth my skin.
Cons:
the product sucks
too costly
monthly unknown fees