Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Zoe
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2020

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "Hello!!! I started using Epiduo in mid-July and 3-months later I'm still getting significant breakouts (small whiteheads and cystic) and blackheads. I've been reading that the cream can take up to 3-5 months to be effective, so I'm holding out hope. The areas that weren't congested pre-epiduo are SUPER smooth and clear (forehead and nose); however, my cheeks are still very congested. I have also developed lots of red marks from pigmentation. With all my strength I have pushed out the purge for this long...I will keep going."

• Cookie
• February 11, 2020

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "Been using epiduo 0.1 gel for around 2 month, the first few days after using my skin was on fire but I carried on the next night and from then on and it never happened again. The doctor did tell me I would get this burn so I knew it was normally and not a reaction. I am super pleased with the results I've not had huge bumps or spots and if I have got a pimple within the day it’s gone it doesn’t progress in to a huge angry looking lump. If your just starting using this gel keep going the results are amazing."

• Angie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 11, 2021

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "I started Epiduo gel on 1 Feb 2021 and am still on it currently. I went in with a pea sized amount but used it everyday since the start. My skin got red and dry in the first and second week, but the side effects quickly faded. However, I am not sure if it is the purge but I broke out/purged in the 5th week. They were not huge cystic pimples but rather small pimples with pus and many closed comedones. I was helpless with the closed comedones cause there is really nothing much to do about it and it makes my skin feel so bumpy. Through these I still stuck to applying epiduo gel every night and I swapped to a gentler moisturiser from cera ve. I think what’s really important is using a gentle cleaner and moisturiser, not picking on the pimples, and hydrate and last but not least, let the time pass!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2014

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "I started using Epiduo about a week ago. I did not have severe acne but I was very embarrassed of my breakouts. I tried other medications that did not work for me so I was skeptical about trying Epiduo. Within 4 days my skin began to clear up. I did not experience any negative side effects nor did it burn my skin like it does in some patients. I would recommend Epiduo to anyone with mild acne who wants a clear face. Epiduo gave me confidence to go out of my house without make up and without being embarrassed I LOVE it!"

• Ayesh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 16, 2023

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "I have had cystic acne for 12 years and it is honestly one of the most painful, confidence wrecking conditions. I have tried so many prescription creams including adapalene on its own but nothing has ever given me perfect skin. This cream is absolutely incredible. I’m just two weeks my skin is completely clear, I have post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and now a month in, it’s incredible. I cry when I look at my skin because I never thought it would be smooth. I never thought I could cure my acne. I still get one or two tiny pimples but I use the cream once a night and by day two it’s flat and gone. My skin is used to retinoids as I used adapalene with no joy for two years. Swapping to Epiduo has been incredible. The combination of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide did give me slight dryness but now my skin GLOWS. Miracle cream for severe cystic acne and I will never ever stop using it now!"

• Starg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 29, 2019

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT GET YOUR EYEBROWS WAXED OR THREADED WHILST USING THIS! Recently had my eyebrows waxed and ripped a whole layer of my skin off very painful and so inflamed leaving me unable to leave the house ."

• bbano
• January 19, 2021

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "I have been using Epiduo for 17 nights. Initially it made my skin super smooth, no breakouts, burning or purging. However after about a week it became extremely painful and my skin burned like crazy. Dry patches appeared around my eyes and mouth. I moisturised with Bria Organic Balm and it cleared up within 2-4 days. One thing I will say for those who experience dry patches, burning and peeling is to protect them whilst they heal. Put on a thin layer of thick moisturiser and massage into the affected area and cover it with Vaseline. Vaseline acts as a barrier and therefore the benzoyl peroxide won’t travel to the affected areas. Vaseline is your friend in the fight against burning. Also a handheld fan - or really any fan - is the best to just point at your face and sleep with! When they say a pea sized amount, they mean it. You want as little as possible, but don’t worry it will still work."

• Kaye...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 10, 2019

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "Back in 2016 I had severe acne. It was so painful and it covered my entire face. I tried everything and after a year my face worsened. A friend recommended epiduo and after just a month the acne cleared. I've been using this for years now :) bye bye acne. Note: too much use will cause redness. I'm using it every other day. At night only. And please just use a pea size for the entire face - just a really thin layer."

• May
• June 27, 2020

Epiduo Forte (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "My dermatologist prescribed me epiduo forte two weeks ago. I’ve been on doxycycline for 5 weeks and around week 3 is when she prescribed me epiduo forte for my acne. I heard, “it gets worse before it gets better” but for me, it just got better.. like.. immediately. Given, I do use strong products on my face like retinoids and chemical peels often. My face has been purging since late March, I feel that I’ve gone through the purge stage already. Then I was left with these horrible dark spots, pin point scars, small acne and red spots from the old acne. Washing my face with a gentle face wash every night then using a small amount of my Epiduo on my troubled areas and then you wake up.. and it’s literally completely different than the night before. It’s what you need if you have cystic acne or scaring or a mixture of both like me. I’m giving it a 9 Because my neck is peeling and burning from it and I’m not sure how since I’ve never placed it down my neck."

• Ashleye
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 13, 2015

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "I have literally tried everything, aside from Accutane. My doctor gave me a prescription of Spironolactone along with some Epiduo. The spironolactone made me feel weird, and I almost passed out. I gave up on that quickly and began using the samples. I called my doctor to let him know that the Epiduo was working! For the first time in as long as I can remember, I was waking up with NO new zits. After a month of using Epiduo I am 75% clear and even my scars are fading faster. This has been the biggest blessing for me!"

• Aano
• June 23, 2019

Epiduo Forte (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "My skin was bad so I went to a dermatologist after trying every drug store acne med. She prescribed me to Epiduo forte. I was really excited to try this out but I was also scared because my dermatologist told me my skin would get worse for the first 1-4 weeks of using it. That night I started using it. For the first 3 days my skin seemed to be getting better but then it started to get bad. My skin broke out in placed it had never broken out in before. But I didn’t give up, I was determined to have good skin. My skin took a full 4 weeks of worsening before it got better. On the fifth week I started to see improvements. Now after using it for 6weeks my skin just has a few pimples around my nose and some scars. I love Epiduo forte!!! And please pleaseee do not give up on it in the first 4 weeks!! I promise it will get better !!"

• Teano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 11, 2019

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "Was concerned when I first started to use Epiduo because my face started to break out even more. I stayed consistent and by week 3 I started to see really great results. Lots of burning when I first started. Like I would get literally burns around my mouth, eyes, sensitive parts of my face, but after staying consistent and not rubbing so hard when washing my face, the burns stopped"

• Brook...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 22, 2019

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "First of all, after reading the other reviews, I see that A LOT of people stop using this because of the redness, dryness, and burning it causes. If you stick with it for 2 weeks, the burning and redness subsides! You cannot give up on this product (or ANY other acne product) after only using it for a week. With that being said, I too experienced the irritation and dryness in the few weeks. I honestly love how much it makes your skin peel because it allows your past acne scars to fade! Yes, the dryness is annoying (especially if you are a makeup wearer)... but you have to look at the bright side, it fades your scars! I’ve been using this for 1 month and have seen drastic changes already in my skins appearance and texture. I alternate between using Epiduo and Tretinoin at night. I had already been on Tretinoin for 3 months before adding Epiduo to my routine, so I did not experience a purge like other people do."

• Epidu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2014

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "A couple days ago I was prescribed Epiduo, I didn't have really bad acne but I had just enough where I didn't like my face. I've been trying Epiduo for a couple days now and I have already seen improvements in my face."

• Mary
• January 15, 2021

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "I started using Epiduo in November 2019 and back then my skin wasn’t very good. I had mild/moderate acne at the time and started using epiduo once, maybe twice a day. The first month was horrible and my skin started to get way worse. My breakouts were way worse than when I started. I didn’t have a burning sensation however my face started peeling like crazy. I had to use moisturizer all the time and makeup would never cover it up. At the 2-3 month mark my skin started getting slightly better with pretty bad scarring. However, when I reached the 6 month mark of this medication I was VERY pleased with the results. It got rid of my scarring drastically and my breakouts now are a lot better than they were before. I still have acne here and there but nothing compared to what it was before. It doesn’t work for everybody but it worked miracles on my skin."

• emily...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 7, 2015

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "I'm just gonna get right to the point by saying that I'm just about to hit my 12 week mark on Epiduo and it has completely cleared up my acne!! From 1-4 weeks my acne kept getting worse. From 4-6 weeks it was just kinda stuck in one place where it didn't really get worse but never got better. From 6-9 weeks it slowly started to get better but I was still waking up everyday with a new pimple. Then from 9-12 weeks I REALLY started noticing a difference. Pimples stopped occurring everyday, (with the exception of a couple because my period was starting). So for everyone using this product, just give it time to work! And for anyone wondering, I use cetaphil derma-control foam wash in the morning and night but only apply epiduo at night (waiting 30 min after to apply the moisturizer) Also I really recommend getting the epi-tracker app to track your progress. SO GOOD LUCK EVERYONE"

• Joe...
• January 15, 2015

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "I've been applying this every night before bed, and went through the process of having my skin flake off everywhere, and now I don't have dryness from it but I have to say it's been like 5 months and I still have acne. Looks the same as before. "

• gotcl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 8, 2014

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "I've had acne for 10 years and this is the only thing that has worked. I've been on a few other prescription medications and they didn't have the same results. My skin does get dry but I just use a non-comodegenic moisturizer (Cetaphil) and it helps immensely. My skin is clear and it feels smooth. Don't let the other reviews about redness and irritation scare you off. You should just reduce your usage to every other day instead of every day and it still works. Also the claims that it causes more acne is unlikely since it has TWO acne-killing medicines in it. If you use it correctly and how it best fits your needs, I promise you won't be let down."

• Epiduo...
• May 2, 2014

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "I've been on Epiduo for quiet some time now. I went from using it everyday to once a week! It's super effective and I LOVE it! I recommend Epiduo to everyone with acne. I used to have a face full of acne now I only have like one or two pimples. Epiduo is amazing!"

• Anonymous
• September 27, 2009

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "I started using this medicine about a week ago and I've already noticed significant changes in my skin. Prior to use I had a very bad breakout of acne all over my face small bumps and big ones. Now I have very very few bumps and also the scars left behind from old bumps is also beginning to clear up and lighten my complexion for a more even tone. The only downfall is the stinging that occurs sometimes along with minimal peeling but other than that it gets the job done and I'm pleased with what I'm seeing thus far. Hopefully it continues to eventually make me acne free."

• Nique
• May 25, 2015

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "I never had acne untill I hit 19, I let it go for a while thinking it would go away, then I tried a whole variety of home remedies, over the counter treatments, supplements and stopped wearing makeup and NOTHING was working. I went to my GP fed up and with low self esteem and she prescribed me epiduo! At first I was skeptical, after all it was just a cream but then I began to use it. For the first month I had terrible irritation and burning, my skin would crack and peel but I was so determined to clear my skin I pushed on. Around the 50 day mark a miracle happened!! Not 1 pimple! And I haven't had one since! My skin is just amazing now, people are complimenting me all the time about it and I feel fantastic!"

• Quinn
• July 15, 2019

Epiduo Forte (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "When I first began applying Epiduo, I had a lot of breakouts coming through, but nothing I hadn't seen before. I have light acne, generally speaking. Using Epiduo at the beginning turned that light acne into moderate acne, which I understand to be the skin purging bacteria below the surface as the skin gets acclimated to the drug. Fast forward to two weeks in. I have clear skin. Tiny texturized bumps that were there yesterday have vanished. I still have an active scab from a pimple I popped on my jawline, but I have never been more confident in this product. I am going to keep using it consistently so I don't disrupt this progress. I did/am getting a lot of dryness and flaking around the mouth and eyelids but I am using Cera Ve moisturizer to combat. Also, when I first started Epiduo, I was getting a TON of burning and putting on moisturizer only made that feeling worse. That however is no longer the case after two weeks of consistent use. It doesn't burn at all anymore."

• xzena
• June 20, 2013

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "I'm 18 and have always struggled with hormonal acne. But for some reason, the past few months have been terrible. It was everywhere, and I felt so insecure. I went to the doctor and she recommended Epiduo. Best decision ever! At first I hated it because my skin is dry, itchy, flaky, and burns. But I finally found out how to put it on so it doesn't. Try this and see if it works: First, wash your face GENTLY with a NON MEDICATED cleanser. Now this is the key. You have to wait for your face to completely dry between layers. Wait at least 10 minutes. So once that's dry, apply the Epiduo in a thin layer all over your face. Let dry for 15 min. Then apply a ton on moisturizer. My skin is so clear now!"

• Portia...
• September 20, 2019

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "I've had acne pretty well my whole life. However after entering into my 20’s my adult acne got worse. I had small pimples down jaw line & cheeks. I got prescribed this medication about three months ago. You HAVE to get through the “purging stage,” things will get worse before they get better. You have to give this medication a chance before you can see results! I had extremely dry, red, burnt skin. So bad people thought I had a sun burn. I actually stopped after using it for two weeks because of how insecure I was & the side effects of the cream. My skin peeled, I couldn’t put any make up on. This lasted a little over a month before my skin got use to it. It will take several months for this to work! After about a month & a half this mediation made my pores smaller, my skin glowing & smooth. I’m so happy with how great my skin looks! I have people telling me how great my skin looks and asking what I’ve been using. Stick it out, it’s worth it!"

• BHano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2020

Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) for Acne "I’ll start off by saying, if you have just started using this product DO NOT use it consistently ( every night for example) I used this 2 nights in a row woke up with dry red patches all over my face, it was so so dry never experienced anything like it before. I thought I’d had a reaction and got scared but I moisturised with E45 cream and now my face is looking amazing!! Only had it a few days and can already see a huge difference. If you do get redness/ dry patches do not panic like I did! But I would advise not using it every night until your skin gets used to it and especially if your skin is sensitive. Overall, I think Epiduo works miracles and a lot of other people seem to agree too! Can’t wait to see my skin in a few months time."