Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Works for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Loved by millions, PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash is a maximum-strength acne treatment wash that clears, treats, and prevents even your worst breakouts.
Source: Target
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.
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Loved by millions, PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash is a maximum-strength acne treatment wash that clears, treats, and prevents even your worst breakouts.
Source: Target
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, decyl glucoside, palmitic acid, peg-40 stearate, sodium laurylglucosides hydroxypropylsulfonate, sorbitan stearate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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| Product | Similarity | Price | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash with 10% Benzoyl Peroxide | Current | $9.49 | |
 CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser | 48% | $13.62 | |
 Dr. Bailey Skin Care Foaming Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Cleanser | 48% | - | |
 Differin Daily Deep Cleanser BPO 5% | 46% | $9.79 | |
 Replenix BP 5% Acne Wash | 45% | $29.50 | |
 Cetaphil Gentle Clear Complexion-Clearing BPO Acne Cleanser | 44% | $14.99 |
Key Actives
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Potential irritants
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
Ingredient list view
Benzoyl peroxide, Carbomer, Unknown, Decyl glucoside, Dimethicone, Unknown, Glycerin, Palmitic acid, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Peg-40 stearate, Propanediol, Water, Silica, Sodium chloride, Sodium citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium laurylglucosides hydroxypropylsulfonate, Sorbitan stearate, Stearic acid, T-butyl alcohol, Xanthan gum