Amazon Basics 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Gel, Maximum Strength, 1 Fluid Ounce | Maximum Strength

I’ve been using the Amazon Basics 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication for a few weeks now and here’s my honest take. Effectiveness: This benzoyl peroxide cream does help reduce breakouts if you use it consistently. I noticed fewer whiteheads and smaller pimples after about 7–10 days. Many users report that benzoyl peroxide is effective at killing acne-causing bacteria and clearing skin over time, though it’s not a miracle cure and results vary by skin type. Texture and feel: The cream is pretty thick and a little strong. It can feel drying, especially the first week. I needed a good moisturizer right after to prevent flakiness. Some people won’t mind this, but if your skin is dry or sensitive, expect some irritation until your skin adjusts. Irritation and dryness: I had some dryness around the edges of my face at first. Other reviewers online note skin irritation, redness, and stinging aren’t uncommon with benzoyl peroxide products. If that happens, reduce frequency or use it as a spot treatment instead of all over. Bleaching: Like most benzoyl peroxide products, it can bleach fabrics. Be careful with towels and pillowcases. That’s not unusual for this ingredient. Value: It’s inexpensive compared with a lot of acne treatments. For the price you pay, the performance is decent. Don’t expect prescription-level results, but for mild to moderate breakouts it’s solid. Bottom line: Works if you stick with it, but you’ll likely need moisturizer and patience. Some people see good clearance; others find it a bit harsh. Adjust how often you use it based on how your skin tolerates it.

Get this! It's wonderful! Had a sore feeling blind pimple near nose, tried hot compresses, alcohol, squeezing to mo avail. Remembered I had this. It very quickly brought that nasty pimple to a head and I could express the gunk. Yay! Put more on. A little itchy but small price. I'm 78 and don't get pimples! Addition to this review a few days after...had to continue using it on the pimple but used only a thin layer unlike at first when I used it more thickly. It was fun to peel the dried cream off though also! So, there was still a bump but no real pimple so I continued putting it on thinly, less itching and now there is almost nothing there! Wow. Amazing stuff!

Game changer for my daughter. Consistency is key with treatment for acne. This is a great value for the powerful effects. Will be keeping this in stock in our home.

It does the job, but will dry your ski,n so be careful.

Works better than name brand acne medication. I have had a cyctic type pimple for a while that grew overnight. I Bought this product and it is finally getting smaller each day. I use this product morning and night. I had abrekout before this last period and my pimples were gone overnight after apllying before bed. Does stain towels and pillowcases but its benzoyl peroxide. I buy white towels.

Amazing product, dries out my acne and helps my breakouts so much. 100% best purchase I could make

This is exactly half the price of what I normally buy, it has no added perfumes or moisturizers, nothing fancy. And it works better than products twice the price.

Acne comes back as soon as I stop using it. But for the most part, it does get rid of them