Gentle Clear Complexion Clearing BPO Acne Wash
Cetaphil · 1: cleanse

Gentle Clear Complexion Clearing BPO Acne Wash

A creamy 2.6% micronized benzoyl peroxide wash with licorice root, made for acne-prone skin that finds regular BPO washes harsh.

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How to use

Apply to dampened skin and gently massage. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.

Pros
  • 2.6% micronized benzoyl peroxide targets acne bacteria
  • Licorice root added to soothe irritation
  • Lower BPO strength than many 5 to 10% washes, so may be easier to tolerate
Cons
  • Benzoyl peroxide can dry, irritate and bleach fabric and towels
  • Short rinse-off contact limits how much acne benefit you get
  • The 75% consumer-improvement figure is self-reported, not clinical

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
✓ Safe for sensitive skin
? Hypoallergenic (unknown)
? Fragrance free (unknown)
? Paraben free (unknown)
? Oil free (unknown)

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
3.0/5
Aging
0.6/5
Irritation
0.3/5

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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