Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne User Reviews (Page 4)

• Nih...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 10, 2013

"This is the first time I write a review about a product that I've used. I had a major acne problem. I tried many things, and it didn't work out. In February 2012, I went to a dermatologist to see what's wrong with my skin. She prescribed Epiduo gel. Honestly, I didn't think that it would work out. I'm using it until today and am so happy with the results. Everyone noticed how the acne disappeared. I just get one or two pimples when I'm having my period. You guys should use it if you're having the same problem. I wish I could post a picture of before and after so you can see the difference. It's really good, I don't want to stop using it."

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

"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 even though my face is peeling badly, I still rate the product almost a 10."

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

"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, 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."

• som...
• February 25, 2017

"One word, WOW. I was really depressed about my skin, and I decided to go to a dermatologist after finishing my exams. She gave me Epiduo and another medicine. At first, my skin got irritated, and for 2 days it was really red and peeling. I talked to my derm, and she told me to stop the other medicine and use a moisturizer before applying Epiduo. I continued using it every other day, and the results after a month were amazing. Now I have less acne, and every 2 months I do a deep cleanse, which is called HydraFacial. I don't really use much makeup like I used to before, I'm not applying foundation, and relatives and friends are surprised too. Thanks, Epiduo. By the way, I'm still using it, but I just apply it once or twice a week."

• Ann...
• January 14, 2015

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

• Dan...
• August 1, 2014

"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 every day from the start. You're supposed to ease into it, like maybe use it 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 every day."

• Wav...
• November 8, 2015

"Honestly, at first, I couldn't even tell anything was happening. I went in and out of stages, and it almost seemed my acne got worse. That was just the Epiduo pulling the dirt and junk and acne out. Now, 4 months in, my acne is completely gone. I had horrible acne as well. This has changed my life."

• San...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 20, 2019

"I am a male in my early 20s who has had acne for several years, getting both cysts and bad pimples, which has left me a couple of scars. I was on antibiotics, but these weren't hugely effective. My doctor prescribed me Epiduo as I was still getting spots. For the first time in years, I have gone months being spot-free. For the first few weeks to a month, the cream does burn, may cause skin peeling and extra redness. It even stings a little to put moisturizer on. However, once this initial period passes, the cream is painless, and you only have to apply it at night, which is really convenient. After about a month (may differ depending on the individual), my skin had literally stopped getting pimples. If nothing else has worked for your acne yet, I would really recommend this cream."

• Hea...
• July 22, 2014

"I've tried so many products to get rid of the acne on my face, and nothing worked. I even tried home remedies and everything. Then, my doctor prescribed me Epiduo, and just 2 days after using it, I started to see a difference. It's amazing, it got rid of the acne I had, and ever since I got it, I don't get pimples anymore. It does, however, tend to dry out my skin, but not severely, nothing a little moisturizer can't fix. Overall, Epiduo is amazing, and I wouldn't use anything else for my acne."

• Jad...
• January 5, 2020

"I was prescribed this cream by my dermatologist for my hormonal/comodonal acne and have 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 every day. 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!"

• Joe...
• January 15, 2015

"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."

• che...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2014

"I have suffered from acne for about 5 years and have tried many, many over-the-counter products. NOTHING worked. So I went to my dermatologist, and she prescribed me Epiduo along with some other products. Within 3 days, I could tell a difference in my acne. Then, after a week, my face began burning when I applied the Epiduo and peeling. I continued using the Epiduo, and the burning and peeling stopped after a week. I've been on it for 3 weeks now, and my acne is going away. But let me warn you, DO NOT overuse this product. Only use once a day."

• Bec...
• September 15, 2015

"I had mild acne, and I've been on Epiduo for a month and a half so far. The first few weeks were rough, just like I was warned it would be. It brought out all my old acne spots and made my face so dry and sensitive that it would burn when I put it on at night, and some nights kept me up crying. I never understood why something that is helping your skin would cause it so much pain. But I stuck with it and could tell that my pores were getting smaller and smoother. A month later, and my skin was a little better but not amazing. I'm happy to say my skin now is almost acne-free completely! To anyone just starting and having doubts about it, stick with it and don't give up, you will see results soon!"

• kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 12, 2019

"Never really considered my skin to be bad, got the odd hormonal breakout, but that was it. I noticed this summer, though, as I turned 20, that my skin started looking TERRIBLE. Bumpy texture, zits, red pigmentation, the works. Nothing seemed to help, and I tried EVERYTHING. My doctor prescribed this, and wow, oh wow. My skin looks like the Glossier Instagram page now. That being said, the first 6-ish weeks on it were terrible, irritated skin so bad I couldn't even put makeup on for the first 3-4 weeks, and then redness and puffiness after that, BUT my skin adapted to the cream as I stuck it out! So don't give up before it gets good! Only downside is that my face is super dry now, and I have to heavily moisturize morning and night (First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream is a lifesaver), but this could also be due to the dry Canadian winters. Anyway, love this stuff!"

• Jba...
• June 17, 2014

"I LOVE Epiduo! It clears my skin up and makes my skin so beautiful. I'm in love with my face, and I'm not self-conscious anymore! I have a few small zits occasionally, but they aren't noticeable to anyone but myself. So in love with Epiduo."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2019

"This is my first month using Epiduo. The first 3 weeks, I saw no difference. This week, my skin started burning badly, then I got more acne, and it's red. When I wash my face, it just burns. Right now, my face is peeling. I'm even scared to go to school because I look bad."

• Lia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 20, 2020

"I'm on my 5th month of using Epiduo, and it has been a lifesaver. It's upped my confidence a lot. Recently, I've gotten a breakout again, but that's expected because of being a teen and all that. But my forehead is so clear, and my before and after pictures, I can't even explain... just incredible work. You have to be patient with this cream, and you will see results. Everyone should give it at least a 6-month trial and take before and after pictures. It stings at the start as the cream adjusts, but it soon helps, and the acne spots disappear quickly!"

• Col...
• September 30, 2014

"I had extreme acne, pimples, dark spots, and a red face, oily as well. I was prescribed Epiduo by my doctor, and I saw results in about 1 week, pretty much almost all of my face clearing up. Then a couple of days ago, when I applied it, my face burned horribly, I thought it was my cleanser, but it wasn't. Epiduo makes your skin dry and burn, but only for a little bit, still a good acne cream!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 30, 2013

"I'm seventeen and have been using Epiduo for about seven weeks. Ever since sixth grade, I've had enough acne to make me feel uncomfortable and cry at the sight of my skin with no makeup. I apply Epiduo every night after my shower and have been very pleased with my results. At first, like everyone mentioned, it burned and dried out my skin (especially around my lips). However, it wasn't bad enough for me to have to use a moisturizer. Avoid putting the gel around your eyes because that's where it burned the most. The burning and the dryness don't last long and are totally worth it. My skin is almost clear, and my scars have even faded thanks to Epiduo. I strongly recommend this product."

• Bet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2014

"I'm currently using Epiduo and have been for only the past few weeks. Although I have experienced the burning, stinging, redness, and dry skin on my face, I am already noticing an extreme difference in my acne. It has decreased an astonishing amount and has been the most effective treatment I have used yet. I highly recommend using the gel!"

• Mar...
• April 9, 2014

"I've always had a few pimples here and there, but this year my skin FREAKED OUT. I started getting cystic acne on my cheeks, and I begged my mom to take me to the dermatologist. Initially, he prescribed Atralin, which didn't help. It burned my skin, and I would cry because it hurt so bad. I used it for maybe a month until things got worse. I started taking birth control around this time too, and that also was a terrible experience. I got huge whiteheads on my chin every day in clusters. I was so depressed. I would cry all the time, and I hated looking in the mirror. Finally, I went back, and my derm said to try Epiduo, and my skin looks amazing! I also take birth control and Spiro, and I think the combination is perfection! Time is key."

• Lau...
• April 7, 2021

"I started Epiduo early December 2020 for my moderate/severe acne, so it’s been about 4 months now. I started because I suffered from mostly closed comedones and had super textured skin. Even if there were no red pimples, my skin would look really bumpy in certain lighting, and it made makeup look nasty. I was told to use it every other night for 2 weeks, then use it every night. I think I ignored my doctor (don’t do that) and just started using it every night right off the bat. It did make my skin super red and flaky for a bit, so get a good moisturizer (I use CeraVe moisturizing cream). It made my skin a lot worse in the first month and a half, but at 3 months, my skin was pretty much clear, just a few scars remaining. At this point, my skin is clear (I’ve never had clear skin, so woohoo!). My skin is starting to get really dry again, so I’m gonna start using it every other day again and see how that works. Just stay patient with it."

• Yun...
• October 26, 2016

"Started in November 2015 when I was 18, and my skin was clear after 4 to 5 months by March of 2016. The first few weeks weren't easy. Even with pea-sized amounts used every other day, my skin was still itchy and blotchy. But I turned to a Cetaphil moisturizer as an important weapon in the fight. Epiduo is strong and can dry your face out, so use a pea-sized amount. If you're needing a refill every month, then you're using too much. One bottle should last you 3-6 months, not 1 or 2. Also, you'll break out the first month just because dirt and clogged stuff is being drained. Most importantly, don't bash on Epiduo, you might be impatient and want clear skin ASAP, but you'll have to learn to add it to your routine and turn to a moisturizer."

• Gab...
• July 24, 2014

"I have had moderate acne on my T-zone for about 4 years, and my doctor prescribed me Epiduo about 3 months ago. For the first two weeks, I had an initial breakout, but the pimples went away quicker than usual. Epiduo definitely makes your skin very sensitive for the first month or so, and it made my skin burn and itch for the first month or two. Now, I can apply Epiduo without any side effects, and my skin isn't as sensitive. Epiduo definitely cleared my skin and acne marks, but I still get the occasional zit. I had tried a lot of over-the-counter acne washes and home remedies, but Epiduo is the only thing to work on my face. Definitely worth it!"

• Not...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2014

"I am 29 years old, and have had acne for over fifteen years. This was the first acne product (prescription or over the counter) that worked well for me. My dermatologist explained that it could take several weeks before I saw results. However, within one week, I saw improvement in my skin. By the third week, I was shocked at how much clearer my skin was. My doctor gave me a coupon, so it only cost $25. It was so worth it! I highly recommend this product."