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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.
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March 4, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Cons:
-Causes pimples to flake.
If you plan on using concealer on a pimple, do not use this product the night before or the day of applying the concealer. It dries out the pimple pretty well but leaves it flaky so that any concealer looks like clay or a powdery mess. If you don't plan on using concealer or makeup over the pimple, go for it!
March 4, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
doesn't irritate skin, nice fragrance, easy to get ahold of some
Cons:
didn't neccessarily make my skin much better, and step 3 dries skin
I have used clinique products for about a year and though i don't have a lot of acne, i didn't start with a lot of acne. I didn't see a dramatic difference, it keeps the skin clean though. I'd recommend this to people who have light or very light acne because i had moderate but it didn't get rid of all the acne. I'm kinda iffy on this stuff. I'm changing my acne product to eXposed and i'll write a review and hopefully it'll work!
March 4, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
The pirce..
It works okay...if you have acne that is active...like the red bumps it will take care of those. However, i wouldnt recommend for oily skin, because it does not clear up an oily nose...it will produce acne on the nose area even if you use an oil control lotion on top. Also the refining mask does dry the skin out...
March 4, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Gets rid of those irritating pimples
Cons:
I was only using it for about two days and then my skin got super dry and flaky and it stayed like that for a whole week! Even when i used a moisturizer i could still see all the skin flakes it caused.
Works Well, but it makes your skin super dry and flaky
March 4, 2009
Product used: Klear Action (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It works, and it works well.
Cons:
If you miss a day, you're screwed.
I've tried several competitors products, but there are none that I have found that work as well as this one. I wouldn't have stopped using the product but for some reason it is no longer distributed in my area. There has been nothing that has been able to generate the consistency and clarity of my skin that this product has. But, don't miss a day, because whatever it's doing, stops after you miss a day, and you'll more than likely have a few new "friends" on your face. And I give packaging a 2 because I can't get all three bottles to finish even close to the same time.
March 2, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Results in a day. Mosturizes my skin.
Cons:
It doesn't smell so great. YOU HAVE TO USE IT TWICE A DAY.
My parents bought it thinking it was ProActIv since it said it on the box. But it was ACNEFREE!!! YAY!!! When I started using it, I had like 3 swollen red zits on my forehead. But after I used it like only ONCE, the zits flatenned and it's not unnoticeable. Theres a scar but its light because of the Toner thing that evens your skintone. It mosturizes my face to tell you the truth. I'm not sure why it dries out other peoples' faces. I'm loving it so far.
March 1, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
Panoxyl prevents future breakouts after application. Current pimples on face will just fade away (maintain panoxyl application). Panoxyl makes my face less oily. The product's worth it than having Pro-Active which costs too much and is complicated.
Cons:
My face becomes sore for the first 2-10 minutes of application, but the redness subsides after that. The product is effective but you should be patient, because it would take about a 2-4 weeks until the face becomes acne-free. Good Luck!
GO PANOXYL!
March 1, 2009
Pros:
*Clears up blemishes quickly.
*Good consistency.
*You can 'feel' it working.
Cons:
*Intially when first using dries up skin an irritates.
*Rather on the expensive side.
Despite the cost, one of the best acne treatments available! I have used other treatments of B.P. before but I didn't consider them as effective. Skin can be a bit flacky when first using (actually felt like burning for me) but this was kind of reassuring that it was actually working. If you do flake, use an exfoliator as part of your regimen (occasionally) and get a half-decent moisturiser. Tip: Buy the larger 90ml bottles off of ebay; saves money & time. Five stars, two thumbs and all the rest.
February 28, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Works well and is cheap
Cons:
dries out skin and smells bad
I like this product a lot it works very well. I don't have very bad acne I have maybe like 3 pimples but i think this stuff just keeps my face very even and clean. The only thing I do differently is that I wash my face with a regular clensear before so i get all my makeup off so the actual AcneFree cleanser gets deeper into my skin and really does clean it.
February 28, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it makes you face feel clean and soft aftar washing it
Cons:
it breaks you out BAD!! and if you don't wash your face 1 night your face has like a trillion zits on it(ok over drmatic like 2 or 3 BUT THATS STILL ALOT!!)
my friend had been useing this and his skin was terrible before useing it now his face is clear, so i thought "well gee i think i'll try it" but... ok so when i baught it the lady said that your face is goin to break out in a couple days aftar useing it but it will clear up
so i started useing it and about 1 week later my face is horrible and it hurts sooooooooooooo muchhh (i almost cryed how mad it hurt)
but i spent like 65 dollars on it so i didn't want to stop useing it just yet and besides the lady said it was goin to clear up fast anyways sooooooo...i keep useing it 2 weeks later my face still hasn't cleared upand its even more painfull and ridiculously embarassing so i stoped useing it and started useing cetaphill(the best stuff on the planet ^-^ well for skin atleast) and drinking green tea and my face it clearing up sooooooo fast its ridiculous
Pros:
-Speeds up healing time of pimples.