I bought this for the benzoyl peroxide in it. I always get pimples under my skin. They would never come to the surface, just stay underneath. They would be sore and have a bump. No matter what I tried I could not get rid of them. I tried treatments and squeezing them, no luck. So I looked online and found a few different products to try for this problem. I chose this because it's maximum strength at 10% benzoyl peroxide and it's dermatologist recommended. I noticed a difference in my skin immediately after using this face wash. After drying my face using this I notice it has a mattifying affect to it. It gets rid of all of my shine, except on my nose. The best part is that it got rid of my pimples under the skin. They were gone within a couple of days. I don't want ... MoreI bought this for the benzoyl peroxide in it. I always get pimples under my skin. They would never come to the surface, just stay underneath. They would be sore and have a bump. No matter what I tried I could not get rid of them. I tried treatments and squeezing them, no luck. So I looked online and found a few different products to try for this problem. I chose this because it's maximum strength at 10% benzoyl peroxide and it's dermatologist recommended. I noticed a difference in my skin immediately after using this face wash. After drying my face using this I notice it has a mattifying affect to it. It gets rid of all of my shine, except on my nose. The best part is that it got rid of my pimples under the skin. They were gone within a couple of days. I don't want to jinx myself but I haven't had any since I started using this. The only thing that I would like to change about this face wash is that it foams up more. I barely get any foam when I wash my face.

This has helped amazing for my acne. I have pretty bad acne on my cheeks and chin/jaw (my guess is bacterical and/or hormonal acne). This has been drying up my breakouts so quickly. I've been using for 2 weeks and I can see lots of improvement. It's not completely clear and some breakouts are still coming out but they are smaller white heads and not much cystic acne anymore (unless i'm on my period). Upon research I've read and heard that it's normal to see results while also still getting some minor break outs in the same area where they usually come out. You're supposed to see your skin clear up and have very little break outs by week 8-10. So I will give it more time and see if this fully clears up my skin. I was trying salycilic acid before this and it was ... MoreThis has helped amazing for my acne. I have pretty bad acne on my cheeks and chin/jaw (my guess is bacterical and/or hormonal acne). This has been drying up my breakouts so quickly. I've been using for 2 weeks and I can see lots of improvement. It's not completely clear and some breakouts are still coming out but they are smaller white heads and not much cystic acne anymore (unless i'm on my period). Upon research I've read and heard that it's normal to see results while also still getting some minor break outs in the same area where they usually come out. You're supposed to see your skin clear up and have very little break outs by week 8-10. So I will give it more time and see if this fully clears up my skin. I was trying salycilic acid before this and it was helping but I def saw the real improvement in my skin when I started incorporating this wash in my night routine. It felt immediate too like you can visually see change overnight! My skin is currently dry with acne which makes it very difficult because these acne treatments are all very drying. The wash is supposed to be the gentlest form of benzol peroxide (kills acne causeing bacteria) because you leave on for a couple of minutes and wash off instead of leaving on your face overnight or during the day. If you have sensitive dry skin i def advice introducing this slowly 1-3 times a week and not using a lot of product or irritation will occur. I also wouldn't mix it with a strong salycilic acid or other strong active (i've been using a more gentle SA toner that I can use daily instead of a strong active paired with this) and have seen great results. You don't need the SA you can start with just the benzol peroxide wash and will see better results than with any other active (if you have cystic or inflamed acne. This is my experience). I have not tried a retinoid because of how dry my skin is but honestly I'm so glad I went with this. ITS SOOO AFFORDABLE too and I've been using on my back acne and seeing good results too. If you have oily skin this will be fine with a light moisterizer and spf, if you have dry or sensitive/acne prone def start with the 4% and I reccomend a hydrating serum + moisterizer + spf (in the morning) . Personally, if I don't use a hydrating serum this will leave my skin too dry (even with thick moisterizer) and with a burning sensation. So start slow with little product, only a couple of times a week and make sure you nourish your skin after. I can't wait to see what my skin looks like in a couple of more weeks!

This is by far the best acne product I have ever tried! In fact, this is one of the only acne skincare products I have tried that actually works. The vast majority of acne cleansers do nothing but dry out my skin or make my acne worse but this product WORKS. When you first start using it you will likely start breaking out pretty bad because it has active ingredients. After a few weeks of use I was just about ready to throw it out and all of a sudden my skin completely cleared. My skin hasn’t looked this good in decades and it looks so glowy and smooth too. The 10% is very drying so I use a heavier moisturizer and take breaks every few days to avoid over-drying my skin but it’s so so worth it. If I stop using it for too long I start to get breakouts again so I am ... MoreThis is by far the best acne product I have ever tried! In fact, this is one of the only acne skincare products I have tried that actually works. The vast majority of acne cleansers do nothing but dry out my skin or make my acne worse but this product WORKS. When you first start using it you will likely start breaking out pretty bad because it has active ingredients. After a few weeks of use I was just about ready to throw it out and all of a sudden my skin completely cleared. My skin hasn’t looked this good in decades and it looks so glowy and smooth too. The 10% is very drying so I use a heavier moisturizer and take breaks every few days to avoid over-drying my skin but it’s so so worth it. If I stop using it for too long I start to get breakouts again so I am definitely going to continue purchasing it. Stick it out and you will see results. I am so glad I found this product.

I had adult acnes for 9 years and I did everything I could to treat it from bha, aha, accutane, natural herbs, derma roller, peeling, benzoyl peroxide cream, retinol, tretinoin, etc. I really mean everything. It disappeared and came back, sometimes I couldn’t see myself in the mirror. Last year I watched a video by a dermatologist about using benzoyl peroxide as face wash instead of cream as it would avoid bleaching and dryness. I didn’t believe it until I had the 2nd face wash of this. It works. I hardly have acnes unless I eat super spicy food, have constipation or just before periods. But it works like a magic. Both my husband and I use it for face, chest and back whenever we have acnes or even prevent acnes. We have been using dozens of bottles and the best ... MoreI had adult acnes for 9 years and I did everything I could to treat it from bha, aha, accutane, natural herbs, derma roller, peeling, benzoyl peroxide cream, retinol, tretinoin, etc. I really mean everything. It disappeared and came back, sometimes I couldn’t see myself in the mirror. Last year I watched a video by a dermatologist about using benzoyl peroxide as face wash instead of cream as it would avoid bleaching and dryness. I didn’t believe it until I had the 2nd face wash of this. It works. I hardly have acnes unless I eat super spicy food, have constipation or just before periods. But it works like a magic. Both my husband and I use it for face, chest and back whenever we have acnes or even prevent acnes. We have been using dozens of bottles and the best thing is that we don’t need to have a break using this, except in the winter when it’s too dry. To use benzoyl peroxide wash, you first need to apply water on the skin and rub some face wash on it (except eyes and sensitive areas), leave it on for at least 3-4min then wash it, so the ingredient has some time to work on the skin. I hope this helps as I understand how painful it is to have acnes.

Excellent!

My dermatologist has long recommended a 10% benzoyl peroxide wash. It used to be Rx only, but eventually became available OTC. I've used a 10% bp wash for many years.I'm in my 40s, have oily skin, and left untreated can develop acne ranging from small white heads to painful, cystic acne and folliculitis. It took me 20 years of adult life to eventually find a daily routine that generally keeps my skin clean, clear, and free of painful breakouts. The cornerstone of that routine was the Neutrogena 10% Benzoyl Peroxide wash that I found to be strong enough to serve it's purpose but still gentle enough to not cause annoying side effects such as irritation and over dryness. Unfortunately that face wash appears to have been discontinued.PanOxyl was a product I had ... MoreMy dermatologist has long recommended a 10% benzoyl peroxide wash. It used to be Rx only, but eventually became available OTC. I've used a 10% bp wash for many years.I'm in my 40s, have oily skin, and left untreated can develop acne ranging from small white heads to painful, cystic acne and folliculitis. It took me 20 years of adult life to eventually find a daily routine that generally keeps my skin clean, clear, and free of painful breakouts. The cornerstone of that routine was the Neutrogena 10% Benzoyl Peroxide wash that I found to be strong enough to serve it's purpose but still gentle enough to not cause annoying side effects such as irritation and over dryness. Unfortunately that face wash appears to have been discontinued.PanOxyl was a product I had tried before, years ago (before I discovered the other parts of my routine which I suspect played a bigger role in it actually being effective - more on that below), and I believe it was the actual brand recommended by my dermatologist once 10% bp became available over the counter. So I knew it was a good product, and similar to what I had been using- both in price and effectiveness. So it was an easy first choice for me in trying to replace the wash I've relied on for some time.I've been using it now for a few weeks and I haven't noticed a difference in my results, thankfully. It seems to be very similar to me and hasn't dried my skin out completely or irritated it in any way. So for now, I think this is the one that will become my go-to. I've also purchased it for my 18-year old who was similarly concerned about the Neutrogena being discontinued. Seems to be working for them as well.I mentioned above that for me, there were other factors that helped make this product work better. Those factors are:*Exfoliating/washing before I shave - without doing this, shaving dirty and oily skin seems to lead to more breakouts.*I use a little silicone face scrubber to apply and scrub with the PanOxyl - after shaving -which helps clean follicles and wash away little hairs- it seems to really help avoid ingrown hairs and folliculitis, which has been awful for me at times.

Only thing that seems to be saving my skin!

Now I'm not going to over exaggerate about the acne wash, but how can I NOT say it's my hero. Really I went through a few different face washes just hoping the acne constantly reappearing on my forehead would finally go away, but to no avail. Until...I found this product by accident! My sister actually had this product, and I had been staying for a week, and didn't bring my own face wash by accident. Little did I know this facewash was my miracle🤷‍♀️. I had started using it, to remove makeup, and to wash my face in general, and over the week was surprisrd with my results from this random face wash I've never used before. I noticed after not being in routine of using it, my face broke out. Along with everytime I went there and used it, my face settled just a little ... MoreNow I'm not going to over exaggerate about the acne wash, but how can I NOT say it's my hero. Really I went through a few different face washes just hoping the acne constantly reappearing on my forehead would finally go away, but to no avail. Until...I found this product by accident! My sister actually had this product, and I had been staying for a week, and didn't bring my own face wash by accident. Little did I know this facewash was my miracle🤷‍♀️. I had started using it, to remove makeup, and to wash my face in general, and over the week was surprisrd with my results from this random face wash I've never used before. I noticed after not being in routine of using it, my face broke out. Along with everytime I went there and used it, my face settled just a little even for a few days of washing. I want to say it was a lifesaver finding this product because although acne is oh so normal and common, I'm quite insecure when I see it on my own face. Plus the pimples and zits really hurt when my rings scratch them as I apply moisturizer (ouch!). So big thanks to this face wash it has saved my skin and raised my confidence. 🙏

Protect your eyes!!!!

The acne fighting power is there however the product is advertised as “foaming”. It does not foam at all. The liquid is runny like a lotion. For this reason the product is much more easier to get in your eyes because the liquid is so lose. I indeed did get it in my eye. Rinsed after and immediately my eye began to water. It’s been 3 days and my eye is still watering excessively, now itching, red and swollen. I am currently at an urgent care center having my eye checked out. USE CAUTION WITH THIS PRODUCT!!! Do everything in your power to not get it in your eye if you decide to use it even at all. I will not be using this product again. The risk is far too great. I brought this for myself and two teen daughters. And am nervous my teen daughters will experience this ... MoreThe acne fighting power is there however the product is advertised as “foaming”. It does not foam at all. The liquid is runny like a lotion. For this reason the product is much more easier to get in your eyes because the liquid is so lose. I indeed did get it in my eye. Rinsed after and immediately my eye began to water. It’s been 3 days and my eye is still watering excessively, now itching, red and swollen. I am currently at an urgent care center having my eye checked out. USE CAUTION WITH THIS PRODUCT!!! Do everything in your power to not get it in your eye if you decide to use it even at all. I will not be using this product again. The risk is far too great. I brought this for myself and two teen daughters. And am nervous my teen daughters will experience this someday with this product. An actual foaming product, something a lot more thick, would have been better as advertised. Ended up with a new prescription for my eye. Ointment to be applied every 4 hours for the next 5 days. This really sucks…

This product can stain/bleach your towels

So far I really like this acne treatment however I made a huge mistake. My husband uses this for his back acne and I’ve been applying it to his back for him because he can’t reach. After a couple weeks of use I noticed bleach marks on my gray towels. I was puzzled trying to figure out where these bleach marks came from because we don’t use bleach. After a bunch of research I realized it was the ingredients in this acne wash. Totally my fault for not ready the instructions on the back or the indredients it clearly says not to let this come into contact with dyed fabrics. I never imagined it would damage my towels because he uses it in the shower and you figure oh it will just wash down the drown. However this is product is pretty thick, I’m surprised it’s considered ... MoreSo far I really like this acne treatment however I made a huge mistake. My husband uses this for his back acne and I’ve been applying it to his back for him because he can’t reach. After a couple weeks of use I noticed bleach marks on my gray towels. I was puzzled trying to figure out where these bleach marks came from because we don’t use bleach. After a bunch of research I realized it was the ingredients in this acne wash. Totally my fault for not ready the instructions on the back or the indredients it clearly says not to let this come into contact with dyed fabrics. I never imagined it would damage my towels because he uses it in the shower and you figure oh it will just wash down the drown. However this is product is pretty thick, I’m surprised it’s considered a foaming wash , it feels more like a paste. We believe when he goes to rinse it off his back he’s not getting all of it off because it’s so thick and then when he gets out of the shower it’s getting wiped off onto the towels. Anyways the product still gets 5 stars because they clearly have this warning on the package and it works. My post is to warn others who do read reviews but who do not read directions like me . Hahaha! Guess I’ll be purchasing new towels soon! Don’t be like me -_-

This stuff is amazing!!!! So underrated!!!!

I've had really bad hormonal acne for my whole life and this is the only poduct that helps keep it under control. I can tell a difference when I stop using it and the breakouts come back. I consider this more of a treatment than a cleanser honestly. I precleanse with a different cleanser to get all the buildup off so this product can penetrate my skin. You're supposed to leave it on for 1-2 minutes so it can kill off bacteria then you wash it off. It does bleach anything it comes into contact with so I would keep that in mind. I have dry, sensitive, acne prone skin and have bouts of hormonal acne and I havent had an issue with this at all. Just make sure to thouroughly rinse it off or it will irritate your skin. You can also use it on the body if you struggle with ... MoreI've had really bad hormonal acne for my whole life and this is the only poduct that helps keep it under control. I can tell a difference when I stop using it and the breakouts come back. I consider this more of a treatment than a cleanser honestly. I precleanse with a different cleanser to get all the buildup off so this product can penetrate my skin. You're supposed to leave it on for 1-2 minutes so it can kill off bacteria then you wash it off. It does bleach anything it comes into contact with so I would keep that in mind. I have dry, sensitive, acne prone skin and have bouts of hormonal acne and I havent had an issue with this at all. Just make sure to thouroughly rinse it off or it will irritate your skin. You can also use it on the body if you struggle with acne in other places. Start off slow if youre nervous and then work your way up. I personally find it gentle enough to use everyday but everyone is different. I find benzoyl peroxide way more effective than salicylic acid for extremely stubborn acne and this has been my saving grace. Moisture is important when using this product so make sure to adequately moisturize and wear SPF. I hope this helps anyone looking for a solution for their acne.

Worth a try

People seemed to loveee this product so I wanted to love it too, but I don’t think it lives up to the hype. It’s surprisingly not as drying as expected (I have combo skin). My skin is used to harsher products so I used it 2x day for almost 6-7 weeks and it has definitely diminished the appearance of bumps and acne (I have papules: the big red bumpy and inflammatory type of acne), but it hasn’t gotten entirely rid of everything like for other people. It’s definitely worth a try imo, but keep expectations low. I find that using hydrating serums right after works much better (before using a moisturizer ofc) + maybe don’t use it 2x day but rather alternate between this and a salicylic acid cleanser instead. Also! on very very bad acne days, I would use the LRP effaclar ... MorePeople seemed to loveee this product so I wanted to love it too, but I don’t think it lives up to the hype. It’s surprisingly not as drying as expected (I have combo skin). My skin is used to harsher products so I used it 2x day for almost 6-7 weeks and it has definitely diminished the appearance of bumps and acne (I have papules: the big red bumpy and inflammatory type of acne), but it hasn’t gotten entirely rid of everything like for other people. It’s definitely worth a try imo, but keep expectations low. I find that using hydrating serums right after works much better (before using a moisturizer ofc) + maybe don’t use it 2x day but rather alternate between this and a salicylic acid cleanser instead. Also! on very very bad acne days, I would use the LRP effaclar duo+ (another benzoyl peroxide product) on top before adding my serums/moisturizers and it helped to diminish the bump/red color by the time I woke up. Just be careful and gentle with sensitive skin. I do like this product for body acne + body odor (literally kills any odor in 2-3 minutes, it’s crazy) and will continue purchasing it. The size is a nice bonus too imo! if you use it as often as I do, it would probably last you 3 months, potentially 4-5 months with less frequent use :)