Benzoyl peroxide
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|In 68 skincare routines
Summary
Works for
- Anti-blemish
Irritancy risk
3
HighA potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
Products with Benzoyl peroxide
AcneFreeOil Free Acne Cleanserbenzoyl peroxideglycolic acidceramide eop +10 actives
Anti-blemish Cleansing +1
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Benzagel5% Acne Gel Micronized Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment for Clear Skinbenzoyl peroxide
Anti-blemish
Fragrance
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AvèneCleanance Acne Medicated Clearing Treatmentbenzoyl peroxidedimethiconeglycerin +1 actives
Anti-blemish Moisturizing
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ReplenixAcne Solutions Acne Clearing System - Level 1benzoyl peroxideretinolsalicylic acid +18 actives
Cleansing Exfoliation +1
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Paula's choiceCLEAR Daily Skin Clearing Treatment with 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxidebenzoyl peroxideallantoinbisabolol
Anti-blemish Moisturizing
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MD Complete by Dr. Brian ZelicksonBreakout Treatmentbenzoyl peroxidepanthenolbisabolol +8 actives
Moisturizing Anti-blemish +2
Fragrance
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MenScienceAcne Spot Repairbenzoyl peroxideretinyl palmitateurea +12 actives
Cleansing Anti-blemish
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The Skincare CompanyBenzoilbenzoyl peroxidericinus communis seed oil
Anti-blemish Moisturizing
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CliniqueAcne Solutions All-Over Clearing Treatment Oil-Freebenzoyl peroxideacetyl glucosaminelinoleic acid +16 actives
Anti-blemish Moisturizing +3
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AcnecideFace Wash Spot Treatment Benzoyl Peroxidebenzoyl peroxideglycerincarbomer +1 actives
Anti-blemish Cleansing
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the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer textureTRIFAROTENESODIUM SULFACETAMIDEA topical antibiotic used to treat acne and seborrheic dermatitisCOLLOIDAL SULFURRETINYL RETINOATEA "hybrid" of retinol and retinoic acid. It is more stable than retinol and is likely to be more effective based on the early research data available. Is as irritating as retinolTretinoinBioavailable form of Vitamin A that is the most effective known topical ingredients for reducing wrinkles, improving skin firmness, treating acne, as well as hyperpigmentation. It is not available over-the counter in many countries, including US and UKHYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATEA derivative of the most potent form of vitamin A, retinoic acid. The ingredient can be sold under name Granactive Retinoid. Note that if a skincare brand discloses the concentration of Granactive Retinoid in a product, the concentration refers to a diluted form of Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate: 1% of Granactive Retinoid corresponds to 0.1% of Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate. Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR) is a unique derivative of retinoic acid because it can directly work in the skin and does not require additional conversion steps. According to studies done by the manufacturer on models of human skin (not real people), this derivative is more effective than other cosmetic versions of retinoids (such as retinol, retinaldehyde, and retinyl palmitate), and, at the same time, causes less irritation. It has been also demonstrated to be more stable than retinol which makes formulating with easier and increases the chances that a product with it will maintain its effectiveness after opening. The packaging should still ideally be air-tight. HPR is available over the counter in the EU, UK, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, but is only with a prescription in Canada.RETINALOne step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritatingRETINOLTwo steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritatingAZELAIC ACIDIs produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals