CLEAR Extra Strength Acne Treatment with 5% Benzoyl Peroxide

Paula's Choice

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3.9

82 reviews
70%
would repurchase
3.5/5
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Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide 5% (topical disinfectant/antibacterial agent). Other Ingredients: Water, Propylene Glycol (water-binding/slip agent), Bisabolol, Allantoin (anti-irritants), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (film-forming/suspending agent), Hydroxyethylcellulose (thickening agent), Sodium Citrate (pH adjuster), Laureth-4 (emulsifier), Caprylyl Glycol (skin conditioning agent), Hexylene Glycol (solvent), Triethanolamine (pH adjuster), Disodium EDTA (chelating agent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).

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    5.0
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    lygophilia

    16 years ago

    This stuff has to be the best pimple blaster I have ever tried!! I get the occasional blemish and a quick dab of this product before bed and I wake up to the blemish almost completely disappeared....

    About reviewer (1341 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    andreacp

    16 years ago

    I purchased 2 samples of this when I ordered my moisturizer and BHA 2% liquid. I had not previously used BP and wanted to see how it would do. I had started feeling 2 huuuge under the skin...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    PllwFghtChmpn

    16 years ago

    I love this product!! It's part of my skincare regimen that keeps breakouts away and predictable (based only on hormones and days I skip out on skincare). I use this morning and night after...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    sookkhyun

    17 years ago

    This really works!!! Love it. I will continue to use it.

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    MaMaMarisa

    17 years ago

    This 5% BP comes in a light lotion-like consistency. It goes on very easily. The price is good considering you get a lot & it lasts a long time. I've tried many BP products... and this is...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

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    5.0
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    juaini

    17 years ago

    I had this for several months before I got a pimple I could really test the power of this stuff on. I woke up four days ago with a HUGE, red, painful cystic pimple developing right on the tip of my...

    About reviewer (70 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Other, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Pamann

    17 years ago

    Even though PC BHA's get a lot of attention, I think this product is a very good addition to the BHA's alone. I use the BHA on an evening perhaps once in a week and this product on the remaining...

    About reviewer (151 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    katisha

    17 years ago

    Sigh. I've burnt my face with this, when I applied too much and didn't shake it so there was a concentration of active ingredient in the corner of the sample sachet that I used. It was so, so...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairOther

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    PlNKdiamond

    17 years ago

    i have used this for awhile now and am mostly happy with it. i put it on after my toner and before my sunscreen. it's lightweight and absorbs right away. i didn't give it five stars because i have...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    kelly0706

    17 years ago

    This is okay. It helps keep blemishes under control, but I also use Oxy 10 and it works just as well and is alot cheaper.

    About reviewer (74 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Shy1

    18 years ago

    I bought this when I repurchased my 2% BHA gel from Paula's Choice, but I've been disappointed. 5% benzoyl peroxide is not maximum strength. It didn't dry my skin, but it also didn't dry my zits.

    About reviewer (118 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Operadelain

    18 years ago

    I've been using this product for quite a while. The texture is nice and it doesn't dry out my skin. I've have finally found a routine that keeps my skin much more clear than it has ever been, and...

    About reviewer (32 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    vmathew

    18 years ago

    My experience with previous benzoyl peroxide products was not good, so I hesitated to go ahead w/this one. But based on recommendations below, I went ahead and purchased a sample. My cystic acne...

    About reviewer (48 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    NickelEmily

    18 years ago

    This stuff works well even for sensitive skin. No fragrance, no colorants. It really works. In fact, I stopped using Proactiv in favor of this--works better plus betterv for sensitive skin. ...

    About reviewer (62 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    shiningstar1

    18 years ago

    This works really well as a spot treatment. I like that it doesn't leave a whiteish cast like other products can so I can use this both day and night. Will repurchase.

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    nell01

    18 years ago

    This one is not bad. I usually alternate with salicyclic acid. I always change my routine. Sometimes it is the only way. Your skin gets used to a product. So you have to alter your routine.

    About reviewer (64 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Dark, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Medium

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    tupperwoman

    19 years ago

    I got this for my son after reading glowing reviews. Unfortunatly it his made his face really red and caused small bumps as well.

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    tulipsplash

    19 years ago

    Very effective, and highly recommend so long as you remember to exfoliate prior to using this product!

    About reviewer (144 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    jpmorrow

    19 years ago

    I use this when I have breakouts and it gets rid of them very quickly. Very gentle, too.

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinVery Oily

    HairRed

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    Chickey

    19 years ago

    I received this in a swap after reading Paula's website and her thoughts about blemishes. However, this was before I came to the realization that my acne is 100% hormonal, and that I don't need a...

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

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