Benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne User Reviews (Page 2)
Brand names: Acne Treatment, Epsolay, PanOxyl, Acne-Clear, Brevoxyl, Benzac AC Wash, PR Benzoyl Peroxide Wash, BenzePro, BPO, Breze, Clearskin, Benoxyl 10, Oxy-10, Benziq, Benzac AC, Inova, Benzashave, Oxy Daily Wash, Benzagel-10, Benzagel-5, Acetoxyl, Acnomel BP 5, BP Wash, Alquam-X Acne Therapy Gel, Fostex BPO, ACNE MEDICATION 10, SoluCLENZ Rx, ACNE MEDICATION 5, Clinique Acne Solutions Clearing Moisturiser, Neutrogena Clear Pore Daily Scrub, Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask, Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne, Peroderm 7 Wash, PanOxyl 10% Acne Foaming Wash, PanOxyl 4% Acne Creamy Wash, PanOxyl 3% Advanced Acne Spot Treatment, Benprox, BPO 3 Foaming Cloths, Delos, Benzac, Persa-Gel, Desquam-X 10, Desquam-E, Benzac W, Desquam-X 5, Riax, Benzagel, Clearplex, Desquam-X Wash, Benoxyl 5, Ben-Aqua, Del-Aqua, Acne-10, Fostex Bar 10%, Fostex Gel 10%, Fostex Wash 10%, Clear By Design, BPO 6 Foaming Cloths, BPO 9 Foaming Cloths, Brevoxyl Creamy Wash, Clinac BPO, Benzagel Wash, Ethexderm, BP Foaming Wash, Oxy 10 Balance, BPO-10 Wash, BPO-5 Wash, Oxy Balance, Benziq LS, Benziq Wash, EthexDERM BPW, Oscion Cleanser, Brevoxyl Acne Wash Kit Oscion Oxy Daily Wash Chill Factor Dermisa Acne Treatment Brevoxyl-4 Brevoxyl-8 BP Cleansing Lotion BenzEFoam Ultra Binora BPO Gel Clearasil DailyClear Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream RE Benzoyl Peroxide SE BPO BPO Foaming Cloths Acne & Blackhead Terminator BenzEFoam Acne Control Cleanser Enzoclear Foam …show all brand names
Benzoyl peroxide topical has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 47 reviews for the treatment of Acne. 70% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 13% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Benzoyl peroxide topical
- Kenzie
- December 10, 2017
"I was using this product topically on my skin morning and night for all of high school. It cleared up my extreme acne in a matter of days and was amazed. HOWEVER, at times My skin would be so stripped of oil that the edges of my mouth, eyes, and nose would crack (sometimes bleeding.) I would apply coconut oil until they healed. These episodes were rare and my face was overall clearer, until few months ago. Suddenly within a day my entire face was red, itching, burning, peeling. These didn’t stop for a month of only applying water, and pure vitamin E oil to stop the pain paired with antibiotics. This drug was my best frenemy, who I am finally saying goodbye to. I would recommend this to anyone, but beg them to know when to know to say when."
- User
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- January 11, 2020
"When i first started using this it worked like magic, would clear up spots within days but you'll find just like any other acne treatment after a while your body just gets used to it and it becomes less effective. I noticed after months of constant use it went from a few days to almost 2 weeks just for slight improvement, its easy to apply and drys up so its not like sudocrem where you turn over and your face gets stuck to pillow lol. If you haven't used this before definitely do, it will take a few days maybe weeks for it to start working it just varies person to person, make most of it because sadly your acne adapts to it and will slowly become useless but thats for every treatment. good luck."
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- Anonymous
- June 4, 2009
PanOxyl (benzoyl peroxide) "This bar really works. I've used Proactiv and tried every other product on the market. I also used the 5% acne wash at Kaiser and it didn't work. Whatever is in the Panoxyl, the combination is perfect for my 28 year old skin that's still breaking out. I use it on my face, chest and back. It's a lifesaver."
- Jas
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 9, 2018
"I have been using benzoyl peroxide 5% wash for a little over a month now. Overall I definitely seen an improvement since I’ve been using it. I also was prescribed doxycycline (pills) & clindamycin (facial wipes) one pill at night with dinner, wash my face twice and use wipes after when face is dry. I’ve seen a lot of reviews that haven’t been touching base on certain things. If your using this wash, cream, or gel it’s best that you continue to moisturize your face. I strongly recommend you use a Daily moisturizer with sunscreen. I’ve been using Olay products and I stick with just that. I do not wash my face with anything else but what my Dermentologist prescribe and I followed the directions. I this product is super good. But if not used correctly it can also harm your skin. "
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- Lynn
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 28, 2018
"Bought the off brand from Walgreens, my face has swollen up, and within 12 hours I have multiple blisters and welts all over, this has lasted at least a month, worst thing I have ever bought, had to take benedryl and put hydrocortisone cream so I could even sleep, face was hot to the touch, had to go to work with a mask on my face, because makeup does not cover, and it burns."
- Lano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 22, 2019
"I have been using benzoyl peroxide for two weeks for my acne so it's probably too early to say, but so far I'm not seeing any results. The first 3 days or so were fine, but since then I've been breaking out almost constantly. Nothing too severe though and could be just bad timing, but it left me a bit discouraged. Will continue with it though at least for a couple of more weeks, and hope that it will get better. I started with a new moisturiser at the same time as I started with the benzoyl peroxide, so I guess that could be the cause for the breakouts as well."
- Happy
- Taken for 10 years or more
- February 20, 2022
Oxy-10 (benzoyl peroxide) "It gets rid of pimples. Rub a small amount on individual pimples or on whole face. Do this quickly and then rub it in with warm water. Then thoroughly wash with warm water and dry face. It will get rid of a whitehead with no squeezing or scarring. No redness if you follow these directions. It is a miracle drug. Wished they had it 50 years ago when I was a teenager. There is no need to have acne today!!!"
- Princ...
- April 4, 2008
PanOxyl (benzoyl peroxide) "I LOVE this product! At 1st sign of a belemish or whitehead that is really painful (you know what I'n talking about). Here's what I did, I put ice on the pimple, to help with pain and swelling and I a put a a thin to moderate layer of PanOxyl Aqua Gel. Most of the time the pimple went away on its on, or it even "popped" on it's own. I totally love this stuff. Anything from PanOxyl family."
- Emano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 28, 2020
"I am 24 and have struggled with acne for about 10 years. More recently, I have started getting large cystic acne at intervals (probably hormone related) which really impact my confidence. I used Duac as a teenager but was't a massive fan due to the bleaching effect and smell. However, bought a benzoyl peroxide treatment again to try when my skin is really bad. This helped to quickly reduce the size of the blemishes but I got a really sore, red rash on my neck even though I was not applying the product here. I have now bought some aloe to treat this and will continue to use the benzoyl peroxide to treat my worst breakouts. Fingers crossed the irritation subsides and the positive effects continue!"
- Court...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 26, 2020
"hi, I have had acne struggles in the past years of my teen age years. My mum use to buy me products for my skin, and end up wasting a lot of her money on products that never worked as my skin just instantly reacted so quick. But one day she gave me a product called Benzoyl Peroxide. Damn I was in love with it as I was so self conscious with my looks. I also brought myself the benzoyl peroxide soap. I recommend this product as I've been using it for five months now."
- Clair...
- August 11, 2015
"I have been using this 5% face wash along with Retin A micro for abouts month now. I do not notice any difference. Was actually breaking out more. Skin is not as red and peeling a the first two weeks (normal). Dries out my face horribly but I use Cervae to moisturize. Seems to work. I use Retin A about 3 times a week. But I used it two nights in a row recently and it just put my face ack to what feels like the first two week. Horrible. :("
- Wonde...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 19, 2016
"I've used this treatment for 6 weeks and my skin is flawless. No more acne!"
- Grace
- April 8, 2019
Oxy-10 (benzoyl peroxide) "Usually this product is fine but today I got a severe allergic reaction to it. My eyes have swollen up, my face felt hot and warm and burned. Very scary!"
- Anaba...
- July 9, 2015
"This works!!! I had bumbs all over my cheeks and they just disappeared. But sunscreen is a must because the dark spots that you may or may not have become more prominent."
- Kassa...
- September 19, 2016
"Medication burned a layer of my face off!"
- Anonymous
- February 24, 2010
BenzEFoam (benzoyl peroxide) "wonderful product! doesn't dry my skin out and works fast. my skin looks great."
- JoBan...
- March 25, 2010
Oscion Cleanser (benzoyl peroxide) "I developled stubborn acne in my 40's and this is the ONLY thing that doesn't irritate my skin and actually works."
- Anonymous
- February 28, 2011
BenzEFoam (benzoyl peroxide) "I have been using this product for 15 days along with a oral pill and have not seen any changes in my back acne. Going to use the bottle until it runs out. Have moderate back acne."
- yaakov
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 10, 2020
PanOxyl (benzoyl peroxide) "PanOxyl made my entire face swell up especially my eyes"
- semen...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 28, 2020
PanOxyl 10% Acne Foaming Wash (benzoyl peroxide) "Clears up skin rather quickly on face and on back. It helps with oily skin as well. It reduces whiteheads and blackheads also. Works great in combination with the OTC acne medication Differin gel."
- Cchel...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 14, 2017
"After first use I see improvement I'll update later"
- Mom
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 10, 2020
"My daughter has been prescribed this and it caused horrible burns on her face."
- Anonymous
- November 3, 2008
"This cream is fantastic. It clears skin completely, is easy to use and finally you can have clear skin without antibiotics etc. Simple, easy, cheap solution. "
- Anonymous
- December 25, 2008
"I've had acne for ten years and have tried every product. Zoderm's Redi pads are the only product that have cleared my skin!!"
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"Purchased this product for my 12 year old daughter who has moderate acne on her forehead. Used the facewash and can say saw amazing results after just a couple of uses. Her red inflamed spots calmed down considerably and she didn't seem to have any new out breaks. Haven't had any bad side effects as yet but have been making sure she regularly moisturised with an oil free moisturiser and uses sun screen daily. I wish this product had been about when I was a teen."