Epiduo User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Laj
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2015

For Acne "I recently just started using this product because my face was really breaking out with large pimples and I can tell you all from life experience that it works!!! My face has already cleared up after a week and eventhough my face is peeling bad, I still rate the product almost a 10."

• Meggy...
• May 2, 2017

For Acne "I posted about a month ago, and feel that I should post again. It's been 46 days since I started epiduo. My scars are still fading, my skin looks and feels tighter (in the best way), and I feel as if my pores are getting smaller. I've read people say this doesn't happen with epiduo, but it's happened to me. I did just get 2 new pimples, but those are the first since the second week of using this med, and I just started my period. But I'll take it compared to what my skin was before! Huge tip: download the epi-tracker in the App Store. Take a picture every morning to track the progress and keep you committed! It tells you how many days you've been using it and lets you compare the progress. super helpful."

• Anonymous
• April 26, 2010

For Acne "Love Epiduo. I have been on every type of medication for acne. These include oral antibiotics, topical creams, and even Accutane. A year after being off Acutane, my acne was starting to get bad again. My dermatologist recommended a second course of the drug. I was very reluctant to do so, so I asked to try one more thing before starting Accutane again. I got prescribed Epiduo and I love it. I am using it at night before I go to bed and it is working amazing. I actually saw results the first week of using it. I did have some dryness but nothing I couldn't handle. I'll take dry skin over an acne breakout any day. Definitely worth trying."

• Anonymous
• August 3, 2019

For Acne "I have recently suffered greatly with painful, red cystic acne all over both my cheeks in particular my jawline. I have tried multiple oral treatments for periods of time and nothing has worked due to it being a hormonal imbalance. As a last resort I was prescribed Epiduo Gel, I used it for 2 nights with no problems. Then on the third day I woke up to about 6-7 new BIG spots on each cheek, I had already read that this product will make your skin bad before it got better but I was never expecting this, my skin has never been worse. Not only that, I applied the gel to the problem areas that even for it to then BURN my face, I have now been left with significant burns and scaling as well as big horrible spots and redness. The only way I can explain it is that it felt like I was putting acid onto my face, it is a really unpleasant process. If you have extremely sensitive acne-prone skin then I would not recommend, its very invasive and chemical like. Hope this helps someone out."

• Evano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2020

For Acne "I used Epiduo for about 2 month on my moderate comedonal acne. I began braking out everywhere in places I normally wouldn’t. At first I just thought it was purging but it lasted for the whole time. I personally believe the epiduo made my skin worse. It’s worth a try but not for me!"

• Pres
• March 30, 2014

For Acne "I would highly recommend this product. It takes about a week to kick in and it clears my skin up so well. I still breakout around my period, but other than that if you use it like you're supposed to it worked for me! I was really depressed and did everything I could to find acne treatments, and I'm very happy with the results so far!"

• annab...
• May 13, 2014

For Acne "I've had great results with this medication. I tried Differin prior to this and it did nothing for me. This medication cleared my skin up in a week, and has kept my acne at bay ever since. Only negative is that it does burn at some points (I do NOT have sensitive skin)."

• Yoop
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 3, 2013

For Acne "Update: My skin initially cleared up for the First week but then the next 2-3 weeks were horrible with a lot of breakouts! For the first 3 weeks my skin was so red, painful, dry and peeling. Then all of a sudden everything went away... My acne is minimal/almost completely gone after a little over a month and my skin feels so hydrated! Such a great product!"

• ellie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2023

For Acne "I’ve had Epiduo in the past with doxycycline and it completely cleared my skin, including the scars. If you don’t want to go through purging I would really recommend introducing it slowly into your skincare: once a week then twice and so on, and if you have sensitive skin do not use it every day but every two evenings. If you use it every night, you might purge for up to 4 weeks but the results are the same :) Some tips with Epiduo: wait 10 min before you moisturize, use a pea size amount and be careful with your clothes! It stains literally every fabric that isn’t white. And keep going :)"

• ronnn...
• December 3, 2014

For Acne "My dermatologist gave me Epiduo with some antibiotics and a cleanser. I was told to apply it every night before I go to bed. My skin did become red, flaky and irritated but after 1 month of using it non-stop my skin started to clear up. Thanks Epiduo."

• teenage...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 3, 2014

For Acne "I was getting a lot of pimples due to being sick, so my doctor gave me a 2 small samples of Epiduo. I used the product twice a day for less than a week, which lead to my skin peeling, being dry and irritated. I stopped and used moisturizer instead which helped out a lot. In the end I continued using that small amount of Epiduo once a day and daily moisturizing helped my acne go away really fast. I've been using this for less than 2 months now and overall, the product is great BUT, you have to apply the gel according to instructions. A small amount goes a long way!"

• Steph
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 25, 2014

For Acne "Epiduo has been a miracle for me! I have tried EVERYTHING with little to no success until now. No drying, no tightness, no burning, just results. Everyone's skin is different & reacts to products differently, you won't know if it will work for you unless you try it. Personally very happy"

• Meggy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2017

For Acne "Epiduo hurt. And stung. It hurt when I put it on, it hurt when I put on lotion, and it hurt when I tried makeup. I only put it on at night; washed my face, put on the epiduo for 15 min, then covered myself in Nivea Soft lotion. (the one that stung the least $4.99) Today is day 18 and I am THRILLED! I only have scars, which are fading day by day. My skin is still peeling and stings! But it's tolerable. I haven't worn makeup to college or work for the past 3 days for the first time in my entire life, and I looked fine. A guy even hit on me in the parking lot!!! I will continue to use Epiduo even if the peeling face never goes away. It's done wonders! I'll wait another month and post on here again for the same results. STICK TO IT! TRUST!"

• James...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2013

For Acne "I have been using Epiduo for a week now and wow has it made a huge difference. I have tried many other products with no success. For years I saw the Epiduo commercials and just ignored them. (A Huge MISTAKE) I am 16 years old and have had a big acne problem for years now. I am so glad I finally suggested to my doctor to try this. I will say that it hurts, but during the day I wear an oil free facial lotion. I wear the Epiduo at night. I am getting used to it and so far I am very pleased! I wish someone would have suggested this to me years ago!"

• Anne...
• January 14, 2015

For Acne "I've been using Epiduo (as prescribed by my dermatologist) for couple of months and it's the only product I've tried that really cleared my acne. Be careful on applying thick layer because it might cause redness and skin will also peel. Just keep using it and you'll see the great effect for couple of weeks."

• Hem__
• December 18, 2014

For Acne "Epiduo has saved my skin! I've been dealing with acne since late elementary school (I am now finishing high school). I've tried every product on the market. Finally my dermatologist gave me Epiduo and I noticed a difference within a week! I didn't get the side effects of dry skin but I did notice it irritated my skin a bit, I quickly got used to it. Now about 3 months later my skin is clear! I still get the occasional pimples brought on by teenage hormones but other than that, I'm completely happy with my skin! Thanks Epiduo!"

• This...
• June 16, 2014

For Acne "Let me just say that I've tried everything. NOTHING was working. Some products would keep my acne at bay, but never actually get rid of it. Since 7th grade, I've had severe cystic acne, along with huge whiteheads, blackheads, and tiny clogged pores that would NOT go away even when my skin was clear. My dermatologist prescribed Epiduo along with Acanya (just for the cystic acne) and Cetaphil (facewash) . Although I believed it would never work, after 3 months on it, my skin was clear! Not just better, but actually clear! Friends, family, and even strangers would compliment me on my skin. I can't believe it and it's made me amazingly confident to think that I'm one of the lucky people with clear skin. I highly recommend this."

• DaniD...
• August 1, 2014

For Acne "Epiduo is amazing. I had pretty bad face and back acne for a while and nothing worked to clear it. My sister had the same problem so she was prescribed Epiduo and it helped her a lot so I decided to give it a try. It cleared my skin really fast. I saw a difference after just using it twice. I read other comments and they all complained about the dryness and burning but that only happens because they use it everyday from the start. You're supposed to ease into it like maybe use once every 3 days then after a few times of doing that use it every other day and then if you really need to, which I find that I don't, you use it everyday."

• Jade
• January 5, 2020

For Acne "I was prescribed this cream by my dermatologist for my hormonal / comedonal acne and been using it for 7 weeks. In the beginning I applied it every other day or every two days as my skin was burning intensely and felt so sensitive. Now the burning has thankfully subsided I use it pretty much everyday. I’m still going through the annoying purging stage and I really hoped / thought it would have stopped by now. I started to feel disappointed thinking it isn’t working for me but from what I’ve now read, it can continue worsening acne for up to 3 months before it gets better so I’m persevering and hoping for good results come the end. It has dried my skin out on my chin excessively and caused a lot of redness which was expected. Fingers crossed for good results in a few more weeks and a road to clear skin!"

• Sarah...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2014

For Acne "I could not even go more than a month using this due to the severe irritation it caused. I have very sensitive skin and whenever I use this product my skin immediately starts drying, burning, itching, and swelling a little, much like a sunburn. I read somewhere that this sunburn feeling is sometimes an effect of this medicine but I just cannot keep using this medicine. No matter how much moisturizer I apply the horrible feeling does not go away, which led me to have to put a cold and wet washcloth over my face just to soothe the burning feeling. "

• Miranda...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2015

For Acne "I love this acne treatment. I have been using Epiduo for 5 months now and my face has never been clearer. I didn't have severe acne before but I HAD acne. I've tried different things like Proactive and Neutrogena face wash and nothing worked. I finally went to a dermatologist and he prescribed me Epiduo. I have normally really dry skin so within the first week I had really dry flaky skin but I laid off the medicine for about a week and just moisturized and after that I applied every other day till my skin was used to it. Only took about 3 months to completely clear my face up. I love Epiduo. It seriously works wonders. I recommend this product to anyone struggling with acne. It's so easy and as long as you are consistent it really works!"

• Works...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2014

For Acne "IT works! Gave it a 9/10 because while it gets rid of most acne, you can find a small pimple or two every once in a while. Most of the people complaining that it doesn't work have only been taking the product for a month or less, and for it to really work you need to give 3 months. It gives an initial 'acne-fighting' power, then I broke out again, and then by the 3 month mark my face was perfect. Great medicine, highly recommended."

• Anony...
• September 25, 2019

For Acne "I’ve always had clear skin through my teen years, after high school (now 21) I got on birth control (IUD) and my skin became very bad. I went to a dermatologist who prescribed me Epiduo forte Gel and let me know my skin was going to get worse before it got better and to stick with it and surely did get worst. All the bad stuff came up from my skin and my face never looked worse BUT listen to the dermatologist. STICK WITH IT! My skin is probably 80% clear .I’ll warn ya it will burn so bad the 1st couple weeks use the lightest non acidic face wash. Apply on towel dried face & I used Mario badescu ($8 @ ulta) facial spray after I applied and it helps. Also sleep next to a fan to help with burning. Face will burn when applying moisturizer so PLEASE use wash face in the am then apply moisturizer! It will suck trust me but push through and your skin will thank you, I almost gave up but I kept going bc I read other reviews on here. Give it about 2-3 months you’ll be okay!"

• bijou...
• November 27, 2009

For Acne "I've been using Epiduo for two months. My doctor previously warned me that it may cause my skin to break out more in the first weeks, as well as dry my skin out and possibly burn. He recommended that I use it every other night in the beginning. I did this and I haven't had any major problems. My skin did break out more for a week or two, but now it's clear. Because it's expensive, I still use it every other night and my skin has remained clear. The only problem I've had is the corners of my mouth becoming dry and cracking. I've solved that problem by not putting it to close to that area and using Neosporin. I would definitely recommend this medication to anyone who has acne that proactive and other prescribed medicines haven't effectively treated."

• Alexa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2015

For Acne "So I'm 16, a teenager with acne, as usual. I used this product from my dermatologist and I have to say I love it! I didn't get any peeling or redness or pain at all. I really noticed a difference after the first day. It smoothed my skin and took away some scars. I love this product and would definitely recommend it for other teenagers like me dealing with acne."