78%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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ingredients

New ingredients- Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5 (topical disinfectant). Inactive Ingredients: Water, Propylene Glycol (slip agent/penetration enhancer), Bisabolol, Allantoin (anti-irritants), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (film-forming/suspending agent), Hydroxyethylcellulose (thickener), Sodium Citrate (pH adjuster), Laureth-4 (emulsifier), Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol (preservatives), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Disodium EDTA (chelating agent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).

Reviews

Reviews


1.0
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9 years ago

I'm a little on the fence with this product, it works quite well on exisitng pimples but it doesn't seem to prevent any acne for me. My skin looks exactly the same as it did a month ago when I...

About reviewer (289 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown



5.0
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9 years ago

For the last week I've had a number of breakouts (specifically my mouth/chin area) as a result of eliminating sweets & chocolate out of my diet and including regular exercise. The last couple of...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


4.0
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10 years ago

I wasn't sure about this, but the reviews were positive so I thought I'd give it a try. The price wasn't bad (especially with Paula's sales), it's available on several different websites, and you...

About reviewer (326 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

This is such an effective treatment but surprisingly isn't overdrying. I put this on morning and night and have noticed a huge difference in the amount of acne I have as well as dark marks. It...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesGreen


5.0
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10 years ago

I HAVE THE DELUXE SAMPLE. This product is almost the same as the 'extra strength' version. They have identicle ingredients lists -sans the amount level of active ingredients. The extra strength...

About reviewer (272 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I've never had more than mild-moderate acne, but it has plagued me for 20 years and, other than when I was taking one specific oral contraceptive (that I can no longer take), I've never had...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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11 years ago

Normally I wouldn't write a review so soon (I've only used it once) but I just have to say this products texture is perfect! It's a super light quick drying gel that's invisible on skin. It didn't...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

I do like this. It doesn't seem to dry me out as much as the acne.org one. That being said it also doesn't seem to work as well as the acne.org one. It does dry faster and when you layer things on...

About reviewer (227 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen


1.0
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11 years ago

My skin is oily/dehydrated, sensitive, and VERY clog prone. I don't use this a lot because I try to avoid products with BP since my skin is very sensitive and dehydrated. Every time I've used it,...

About reviewer (155 reviews)

Age

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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11 years ago

This is an effective yet gentle BP that works. I've used the 5% and it's too drying so the 2.5% is perfect. The formula is nice and lightweight and not too drying. I've been battling hormonal...

About reviewer (681 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairOther, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

PROS: My teen that has moderate acne uses this. It's the secret weapon she's been looking for. It works very well and still doesn't irritate her sensitive skin. No artificial scents. No...

About reviewer (944 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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11 years ago

I have finally found a benzoyl peroxide product that i can use on a regular basis. It is hard to find a gentle BP cream, most are 5% or 10%. Those are great for spot treatments but are much to...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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11 years ago

Works well. I found 2.5% harsh at first and had to work up to using it twice daily. Within about 1.5-2 months the full effects of it were visible - clear skin! Side effects include persistant...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

I bought this for my daughter's acne. For a while, she had been very happy with the brush system from Olay, but after a few months, her entire face became bumpy, inflamed, and broken out again. I...

About reviewer (137 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairRed

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

This product is fantastic! I was breaking out like crazy with both whiteheads and deep, painful cystic bumps caused by stress from work. My skin was also extremely clogged and just generally gross....

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other, Warm

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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12 years ago

My holy grail product! I can't live without this anymore. It helped my stubborn acne so much I barely get breakouts anymore. I use this after I cleanse, tone and moisturize my face every night/day...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

HG! This is the best BP product I have ever used! I have tried many and all of them caused my face to turn bright red, peel, itch, BURN and become painfully dry. I nervously purchased this hoping...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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12 years ago

UPDATE 2023: More than 10 years later this is STILL unbeatable for keeping my skin clear of acne. I found this extremely strong for my postpartum skin so switched to alternatives like niacinamide...

About reviewer (101 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

A while ago, I looked up Paula's suggestions for treating acne, and she touts benzoyl peroxide as the "gold standard" for zits - but as I got into my later 30's, it was much too irritating for my...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

BUY THIS!! Seriously, you will NOT be disappointed! My cousin recommended Paula's Choice to my mom and me, so she got the eye cream, and the before bed eye cream set. I got this and a toner. I...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue