Acne Foaming Wash 10% Benzoyl Peroxide
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Acne Foaming Wash 10% Benzoyl Peroxide

A maximum-strength 10% benzoyl peroxide foaming wash for face, chest and back that treats and helps prevent acne, whiteheads and blackheads. Contains moisturizers to offset dryness; unscented and non-comedogenic.

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How to use

Wet the area, apply and massage into the skin for 1-2 minutes, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Use once daily, building up to twice if needed or as directed by a dermatologist.

Pros
  • Highest benzoyl peroxide strength sold over the counter, 10%
  • Brand says it kills over 99% of acne-causing bacteria in 15 seconds
  • Inexpensive: $12.99 for 5.5 oz
Cons
  • Benzoyl peroxide can bleach towels, clothing and hair
  • Can be drying and irritating, especially at 10%
  • Short-contact wash, so less effective than a leave-on treatment

Pros, cons and how-to-use notes are Derminology's own opinion and suggestions, based on ingredients we've matched to published clinical evidence and on the brand's directions. They are general information, not medical advice. Always follow the label, patch test new products, and ask a doctor or dermatologist if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or use prescription treatments.

Active Ingredients

The ingredients we've matched to real clinical evidence and used to score this product's efficacy below — not the full ingredient label.

Claims

? Non-comedogenic (unknown)
? Dermatologist tested (unknown)
? Safe for sensitive skin (unknown)
? Hypoallergenic (unknown)
? Fragrance free (unknown)
? Paraben free (unknown)
? Oil free (unknown)

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
3.3/5
Aging
2.7/5
Irritation
0.1/5

Eczema and Rosacea scoring: Coming soon — most clinically-proven treatments for these are prescription-only and fall outside a consumer product database. Not shown on the chart above.

Colored = scored    Grey = not applicable to this product

✧ Also removes makeup (1.0/5)

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