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Benzagel 5% Acne Gel Micronized Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment for Clear Skin
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Benzagel 5% Acne Gel Micronized Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment for Clear Skin

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Anti-blemish
Benzoyl peroxide
Works well
What the product description says
“5% Acne Gel Micronized Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment for Clear Skin”
From product name

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: benzoyl peroxide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Benzoyl peroxideHeroEffect: HighA potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Benzoyl peroxide, Alcohol + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 3 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Benzoyl peroxideA potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritatingHigh5%
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~11–17%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~2.8–4.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
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Ingredients

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Benzoyl peroxide5%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemish

A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating

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In a
Not recognized
Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol~11–17%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Sodium succinate~4.7–7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Parfum~2.8–4.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Methyl salicylate~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sodium hydroxide~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Water~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Benzoyl peroxide, Unknown, Water, Alcohol, Sodium succinate, Parfum, Methyl salicylate, Sodium hydroxide, Water

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Benzagel5% Acne Gel Micronized Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment for Clear SkinYOUR PRODUCTMaleziaAcne Treatment GelNeutrogenaStubborn Acne AM TreatmentFace Reality Skincare Professional5% Advanced Acne Med
Match—65%63%63%
Price—$18.20$9.99$30.00
Shared key ingredients—0 of 11 of 11 of 1
Key difference—Glycerin—Bisabolol
Irritancy High Low Medium Medium
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol ———
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Product summary

"Benzagel - 5% Acne Gel Micronized Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment for Clear Skin" is effective for: Anti-blemish

Benzagel 5% Acne Gel Micronized Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment for Clear Skin
Benzagel5% Acne Gel Micronized Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment for Clear Skin
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