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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September 16, 2011
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Cons:
VERY IRRITATING
Extreme Redness & Dryness
Didn't fully clear me up
This product did clear me up rather well, but after trying to very slowly build up my usage for 8 months I had to give up - my face was so so red it was awful. I had previously used 5% BP Duac Cream which was FAR less irritating.
I'm not sure what ingredient it is in Panoxyl, but it destroyed my skin - and a lot of people on here seem to agree with me, but lots of others love it. I think it just depends on how sensitive your skin is, but if your redness and dryness just refuses to go away after 2 months - give up and switch! Your skin is obviously allergic to something in Panoxyl, I have much better results with Oxy on the Spot (bit more expensive and a 2.% Cream) and Duac Gel (a free prescription 5% Gel with Antibiotic).
September 26, 2011
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Gets rid off spots and oil!
Cons:
Dries skin out at first, doesnt remove make up properly
This stuff is brilliant. I've had acne since I was a teenager, I'm now 30 and still had break outs even more than I did when I was younger! I've tried everything, acnicare, prescripted topical lotions etc etc but nothing worked...until I tried this! The first few days is hell tho as it really dried your skin out and makes it tight and flaky (not a good look!) but your skin gets used to it pretty quickly. I use a different cleanser to get rid off make up first (the cleanser wont do this alone), then use the 3 steps. U can't skip one step or it won't work! If your skin gets too dry, use another moisturiser in between treatments. This definitely works...my skin is sooo much better. I just wish I had tried this sooner!
In my opinion it is cheap ( £43 for all 3) for clearing your face and getting your confidence back! I have spent soooo much more on other products that never worked. (You can also buy them as a travel kit..maybe worth doing just to try them out)
September 13, 2011
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Leaves skin soft,
Helps keep down spots,
Foam Pump
Cons:
PRICE,
Leaves skin VERY dry, needs 2-3 apps. moisturizer/bp
Very good for keeping down spots, leaves skin soft. BUT leaves skin very dry
September 11, 2011
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Dries clear.
Doesn't have parabens and SLS.
Big bottles for a good price.
Cons:
When it dries my eyes really sting from the fumes.
Takes a long time to dry.
Doesn't work as well as panoxyl 2.5 gel.
Horrendous international shipping charge.
I think Dan is wonderful and I really wanted to try his BP because Panoxyl (common brand of BP in the UK) contains SLS and Dan's doesn't. I'd been on the regimen with panoxyl for several months and it cleared my skin but eventually I thought I would order the acne.org one instead.
I'm sad to say that it doesn't seem to work as well for me-maybe my skin got too used to the other brand? I broke out more with the acne.org one. The other main complaint I have is how much the fumes sting my eyes. Does anyone else experience this? I have to keep my eyes shut for about 10 minutes or else they start watering and going red.
I made the mistake also of stopping BP for a few months and am now suffering with the worst breakout I've ever had. My advice is to find the brand of BP that works for you and stick with it! I wish I had started with Dan's one, perhaps it would have worked better for me then? Good luck all of you in your search!
September 6, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
Face felt like sandpaper!
I tried this after using Proactiv for a couple years, and discovered that it did not work for me at all!! Everyone's skin is different, but this made no difference at all in my acne and made my skin so dry that it felt like touching sandpaper. I personally did not have a good experience with this, so I can't say that I recommend it. But like I said, everyone's skin is different, and I truly believe there is a solution out there for everyone! This could be yours!
September 6, 2011
Product used: Nature's Cure (Two-Part Acne Treatment System for Males)
Pros:
nothing else i have ever tried worked! it takes a couple of weeks but my face is more clear than it has been in 4 yrs
Cons:
it takes patience and it drys out your skin at first
i tried this because my local mart had it on sale and i figured it was worth a shot. it really has worked for me and i have used everything including epiduo which was crazy expensive
September 1, 2011
Product used: La Roche-Posay (Effaclar Duo)
Pros:
I use this with the Effaclar foaming gel and it has changed my skin drastically. The two together have changed my worst breakout ever to beautiful, clear and even skin in just 2 days.
Cons:
Slightly pricey
This has worked wonders for my sensitive, combination skin with moderate acne. It doesn't dry out my skin and I live in northern Canada where it's very dry. The only product that has changed my face that clearly and that quickly.
August 24, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (Terminator)
Pros:
It makes the pimple lighter and a bit smaller
Cons:
Burns,and
drys out skin
It's not very good i did see some results but my score is
D-
August 22, 2011
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Makes your skin feel tighter
Really good for bacne
Cons:
Irritates skin
Drys out skin
I've used the whole kit for about 6 weeks. The first two weeks it seemed to be working. But then my acne started getting worse. A lot. More people started noticing it than ever before. The pimples on my forehead were a lot more red. It did make my skin feel tight but my acne was still there. However, i used the 2nd and 3rd step on my back, and it worked really really good !
August 21, 2011
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
- Gel Base
- cheap!
- comes in good sized tube!
- water base vs alcohol
Cons:
- Grainy
- sticky when putting on and throughout the day
- doesnt mix well with moisturizer
So we all know BP is drying, and this one is no different so im not going to complain about side effect associated with BP. It has a grainy texture, its difficult to spread around, it feel sticky when you put it on and throughout the day(if u dont moisturize) when apply moisturizer you have to apply alot as because the face is so sticky it doesnt allow the moisturizer to spread around easily!! its alot easier to spread then its 5% cousin but it comes in a good sized tube, its in a water base, its gel form, and its cheap so 4.0 stars. i will continue to use it unless i find something that spreads easier and similar size/value
Pros:
Mostly Cleared Up Acne
Cheap
Easily Available