72%
High match
Medium irritancy
2/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
90%
of the original's ingredients
Same formula
Why it's a dupe
- Same hero ingredients:Benzoyl peroxide
- Both contain:Glycerin
- Both work for:Anti-blemishMoisturizing
Acnecide Face 5% w/w Gel Dupes
The closest dupe for Acnecide Face 5% w/w Gel is Benzac AC benzoyl peroxide 10% gel, a 72% match: it shares both key ingredients (Benzoyl peroxide and Glycerin).
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
Acnecide
Face 5% w/w Gel
Medium irritancy Score: 87/100
- What it is
- Formula with 2 key ingredients
- Hero ingredients
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Works for
- Anti-blemishMoisturizing
20 alternatives found · Best match: 72% (High)
Top dupes for Acnecide Face 5% w/w Gel
Touch Skin Care
Acne Treatment Gel - Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%
67%
Medium match
Medium irritancy
2/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
60%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Same hero ingredients:Benzoyl peroxide
- Both contain:Glycerin
- Both work for:Anti-blemishMoisturizing
- Unlike the original, it hasSaccharide isomerate
Epiduo
Gel
66%
Medium match
Medium irritancy
2/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
50%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Same hero ingredients:Benzoyl peroxide
- Both contain:Glycerin
- Both work for:Anti-blemishMoisturizing
- Unlike the original, it hasAdapaleneretinoids
- It also works for:Evens skin toneAnti-aging
Malezia
Acne Treatment Gel
66%
Medium match
Low irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
0/1
hero shared
40%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both contain:Glycerin
- Both work for:Moisturizing
- The original also hasBenzoyl peroxide
Vivant Skin Care
BP 10 Gel Medication Acne Treatment
65%
Medium match
Medium irritancy
2/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
60%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Same hero ingredients:Benzoyl peroxide
- Both contain:Glycerin
- Both work for:Anti-blemishMoisturizing
Face Reality Skincare Professional
2.5% Advanced Acne Med
62%
Medium match
Medium irritancy
2/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
50%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Same hero ingredients:Benzoyl peroxide
- Both contain:Glycerin
- Both work for:Anti-blemishMoisturizing
- Unlike the original, it hasSodium hyaluronate
facerealityskincare-B2B
Acne Face and Body Wash
58%
Medium match
Medium irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
60%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Same hero ingredients:Benzoyl peroxide
- Both work for:Anti-blemish
- It also works for:Cleansing
58%
Medium match
Medium irritancy
2/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
60%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Same hero ingredients:Benzoyl peroxide
- Both contain:Glycerin
- Both work for:Anti-blemishMoisturizing
- Unlike the original, it hasHyaluronic acidDimethicone
EPSOLAY
Cream, 5%
57%
Medium match
Medium irritancy
2/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
50%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Same hero ingredients:Benzoyl peroxide
- Both contain:Glycerin
- Both work for:Anti-blemishMoisturizing
- Unlike the original, it hasCyclomethiconeCetyl alcoholAHAs
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo Dual Acne Treatment with Benzoyl Peroxide
57%
Medium match
Medium irritancy
2/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
50%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Same hero ingredients:Benzoyl peroxide
- Both contain:Glycerin
- Both work for:Anti-blemishMoisturizing
- Unlike the original, it hasCapryloyl salicylic acidIsostearyl alcoholEpilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
- It also works for:ExfoliationAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone
Differin
Daily Deep Cleanser BPO 5%
57%
Medium match
Medium irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
50%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Same hero ingredients:Benzoyl peroxide
- Both work for:Anti-blemish
- It also works for:Cleansing
The INKEY List CA
Acne Solution
56%
Medium match
Medium irritancy
2/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
40%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Same hero ingredients:Benzoyl peroxide
- Both contain:Glycerin
- Both work for:Anti-blemishMoisturizing
- Unlike the original, it hasHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateSodium hyaluronate
Neutrogena
On
55%
Medium match
Medium irritancy
2/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
30%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Same hero ingredients:Benzoyl peroxide
- Both contain:Glycerin
- Both work for:Anti-blemishMoisturizing
- Unlike the original, it hasCaprylic/capric triglycerideCetyl dimethicone
Pevonia Botanica
SpaTeen Blemish-B-Gone
55%
Medium match
Medium irritancy
2/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
30%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Same hero ingredients:Benzoyl peroxide
- Both contain:Glycerin
- Both work for:Anti-blemishMoisturizing
- Unlike the original, it hasSalicylic acidSulfurCaprylic/capric triglyceride
- It also works for:Exfoliation
55%
Medium match
Medium irritancy
2/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
30%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Same hero ingredients:Benzoyl peroxide
- Both contain:Glycerin
- Both work for:Anti-blemishMoisturizing
- Unlike the original, it hasAcetyl glucosamineLinoleic acidCyclopentasiloxane
- It also works for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation
Jan Marini
Benzoyl Peroxide 5%
55%
Medium match
Medium irritancy
2/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
30%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Same hero ingredients:Benzoyl peroxide
- Both contain:Glycerin
- Both work for:Anti-blemishMoisturizing
- Unlike the original, it hasCetyl alcohol
Paula's choice
Resist Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA
55%
Medium match
Medium irritancy
2/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
30%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Same hero ingredients:Benzoyl peroxide
- Both contain:Glycerin
- Both work for:Anti-blemishMoisturizing
- Unlike the original, it hasCetyl alcohol
Curology
Acne Cleanser
55%
Medium match
Medium irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
50%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Same hero ingredients:Benzoyl peroxide
- Both work for:Anti-blemish
- It also works for:Cleansing
Clean & Clear
Persa
55%
Medium match
Medium irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
40%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Same hero ingredients:Benzoyl peroxide
- Both work for:Anti-blemish
- The original also hasGlycerin
55%
Medium match
Medium irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
30%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Same hero ingredients:Benzoyl peroxide
- Both work for:Anti-blemish
- The original also hasGlycerin
- It also works for:Cleansing
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About Match %
70%+ - High match
40-69% - Medium match
<40% - Low match
Note: Ingredient concentrations are estimated; products aren't lab-tested. A close match doesn't guarantee the same feel.