Amazon Basics Acne Treatment Face Wash - Daily Control Cleanser, Maximum Strength 10% Benzoyl Peroxide for Stubborn Breakouts, 5 Ounce (3-Pack)

If you have ever used the Clean & Clear Acne Control product that used to be sold over counter several years ago (it came in a similar deep purple and white bottle) , you would know that this Amazon Basics version is the EXACT same formulation. I have been using this product for years and it truly is a staple product for keeping mild to moderate acne, acne fare ups and hormonal acne under control. I am a primary care physician and often recommend this to my patients and people with acne-prone skin along with other over-the-counter and prescriptions products for their personalized acne regimen. I haven't found another benzoyl peroxide cleanser that is affordable, accessible and as potent as this product. I do caution people that the benzoyl peroxide is known to bleach colored fabrics, so wash hands thoroughly after applying and be mindful of what the treated skin comes in contact with because it can bleach pillow and bed sheets, towels and clothes if used on the body as well. One thing I am not a fan of is it has a whitish pasty residue that sometimes lingers on the skin especially if the skin is oily at baseline, so be mindful of that. You may need do an extra rinse of the face to reduce the film appearance or applying moisturizer, sunscreen and/or makeup which can help to blend it in. It does have a mild menthol fragrance, so if anyone is sensitive to fragrance then do a skin patch test or purchase a fragrance-free alternative. I highly recommend this product due to how effective it is. Consistency is key.

I prefer this to the other popular brand for both cost and effectiveness. This product works well to prevent inflammation and doesn’t sting much or at all during application on compromised skin, but skin sometimes stings/problem areas feel hot as the product takes effect once this has already been rinsed off. When this after effect occurs, it helps to apply a gentle moisturizer and/or aloe to cool skin. I’d advise to not overuse this or leave on for longer than directed on the packaging, especially initially when skin has no tolerance, because it causes dryness and can harm the skin barrier with overuse.

This face wash works well for acne-prone skin and does a good job of leaving my face feeling very clean. The 10% benzoyl peroxide formula is strong, so a little goes a long way. The only downside is that it can definitely dry out your face, especially with frequent use. I would recommend following it with a good moisturizer and possibly starting with once-a-day use to see how your skin reacts. Overall, it is an effective acne cleanser at a reasonable price, and I would buy it again.

So I was born with really bad skin. As soon as I hit puberty, my skin broke out in acne - BIGLY! So as a teenager I finally got it under control. Then, as I aged, the dermatologists never mentioned that acne really doesn’t totally go away when one hits adulthood and beyond. So I’ve been trying to find a decent face wash for my acne and this product is actually pretty good. It smells great and it’s not all runny. It’s thick enough and doesn’t run off my wash cloth or off my face. And it doesn’t sting my face like many acne face washes do. It doesn’t cause my skin to get red and irritated. It actually feels pretty good and moisturizes my skin. I use it every day every morning. It’s great and it’s a great price compared to fancy name-brand brands. Totally worth it!

As a man who shaves his entire body, I occasionally run into acne from ingrown hair and razor burn. I use this on trouble spots and it effectively helps keep the red bumps down. Overall it is gentle on my skin without drying it out or causing a burn. Overall I'm glad I purchased this and added it to my daily routine.

Unfortunately, this product started to make my skin burn. I only wash my face at night with this and I use a thick moisturizer like aquaphor. I literally have to use ice cubes to attempt to cool down the burning sensation. It does bleach your towels so be careful. Also, it did lather nice and it felt like it was cleaning my skin, but sadly this doesn’t work for me and my acne.

Before using this product I had tied multiple different popular brands people swore by, and it either made things worse or made no difference. One day my sister gave me a bottle of this, it wasn’t working for her, so I tied it and within days my skin was clearing up I’ve been using it for about 3 years since. So before you give up on all the popular expensive products I would recommend trying this, because I still haven’t found any other product that works for my skin.

It works, no new acne or breakouts when used regularly. But wow it is very irritating and drying! The reviews are not exaggerating! Be sure to have a moisturizer to put on right after. I find this a bit harsher than the panoxyl 10%, though they are comparing this to a clean and clear wash and I haven’t tried that one yet. Not sure if I’d buy it again, I’d rather just spend the extra few bucks for a gentler formula that does the same job.