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PanOxyl Acne
Retail Price
$9.00
Lowest Price
$7.53
Release Date
July 9, 2021
The PanOxyl Acne is a clinically-proven cleanser that treats and prevents the worst breakouts making it a real deal at an affordable price, even for a drugstore skincare product.
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Overview
- Value for Money
- Efficacy
- Efficiency
- Key Information
- Recommendation
- Positive
- Negative
Value for Money - It has more than 17,700 five-star ratings, and reviewers have praised the face wash's affordability for $9 and effectiveness.
InStyle - Tamim Alnuweiri
12/17/2021
Efficacy - It's a clinically-proven cleanser that treats and prevents the worst breakouts making it a real deal at an affordable price, even for a drugstore skincare product.
SheKnows - Taylor Jeffries
02/14/2022
Efficiency - Skincare is usually about consistency, but PanOxyl proves otherwise; a few drops can do the trick in just days.
SheKnows - Taylor Jeffries
02/14/2022
Key Information - It's a maximum-strength foaming wash that contains 10% benzoyl peroxide. It cleans and unclogs pores on the face, chest, and back, clears existing acne blemishes, helps prevent new blemishes from forming, and promotes the exfoliation of dead skin cells.
Makeup Martini - Pavithra
11/24/2016
Recommendation - If you are looking for a great acne-clearing wash, then it's recommended. Also, you won't be disappointed if you want to restore your skin to a fresh and clean state. Lastly, it's greatly recommended if you suffer from mild or severe acne.
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- Value for Money
- Efficacy
- Efficiency
- Key Information
- Recommendation
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- InStyle
- SheKnows
- Makeup Martini
InStyle - Tamim Alnuweiri
12/17/2021
SheKnows - Taylor Jeffries
02/14/2022
SheKnows - Taylor Jeffries
02/14/2022
Makeup Martini - Pavithra
11/24/2016
Makeup Martini - Pavithra
11/24/2016
SheKnows - Taylor Jeffries
02/14/2022
Makeup Martini - Pavithra
11/24/2016
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Pros & Cons
- Cons
- Pros
- Positive
- Negative
Cons - Its cons are that it contains Methyl Paraben and SLS, it should be avoided from touching the hair, and dry-skinned users need to moisturize heavily.
Makeup Martini - Pavithra
11/24/2016
Pros - Its pros are that it's inexpensive, has sturdy packaging, is creamy and easy to spread, starts to subside existing acne in a couple of uses, has a huge quantity, doesn't dry out extremely oily skin, doesn't aggravate the acne, doesn't irritate the skin, and helps in preventing new acne.
Makeup Martini - Pavithra
11/24/2016
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Ingredients & Formulation
- 10% Concentration
- 4% Concentration
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- Benzoyl Peroxide - Side Effects
- Concentrations
- Contents & Ingredients
- Lactic Acid
- Methyl Paraben
- Mineral Oil
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- T-Butyl Alcohol
- Titanium Dioxide
- Positive
- Negative
10% Concentration - The 10% is high, and it's important to note that 2.5% is just as effective as even higher concentrations and that cleansers/gels that you apply and then wash off after 3-5min are less likely to cause a lot of irritation/drying but moisturizer is still very important. Overall, it may not be best to use it in the face as it might be too aggressive.
4% Concentration - The 4% is a bit better, but you must use a moisturizer and SPF daily to combat dryness and photosensitivity. It's more recommended than the 10% but whichever works for you, then continue it as long as it's not drying out your skin or making it overly sensitive.
Benzoyl Peroxide - Its active ingredient is Benzoyl peroxide, which helps reduce inflammation, works as a skin-peeling agent to unclog pores, and helps prevent new blemishes from forming. Specifically, it's an antibacterial that helps reduce the number of bacteria on the skin's surface that contributes to acne. It's one of the strongest acne-active ingredients, and it comes to up to 10% concentration, which is the highest amount you can get without a prescription.
Benzoyl Peroxide - Side Effects - You need a short contact time of 2-3 minutes to get all the advantages of benzoyl peroxide, which does reduce the risk of side effects, including dryness, irritation, and peeling, which are common.
Concentrations - Most benzoyl peroxide washes don't have a 2.5% option, and PanOxyl only has 4% and 10%, while Benzac has 5% only. Though lesser percentages are equally effective since it's a wash form, it's left on the skin for a very short period.
schnqwxer
05/14/2020
Contents & Ingredients - Generally, PanOxyl washes are pH balanced and contain 4 different emollients and 3 different humectants to deliver hydration to the skin and to keep the skin moisturized and cut down on the risk of dryness and irritation associated with the benzoyl peroxide, making it ideal for people with sensitive skin who need to use benzoyl peroxide as part of their acne routine as it's an antiseptic that kills acne-causing bacteria. It helps remove dirt and unclog pores. Specifically, the ingredients are Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Imidurea, Lactic Acid, Methylparaben, Mineral Oil, PEG-14M, Potassium Lauryl Sulfate, Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium PCA, Titanium Dioxide, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch.
Lactic Acid - It contains lactic acid, a good AHA or alpha hydroxy acid that helps remove the extra layer of dead skin to leave refined and refreshed skin.
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
Methyl Paraben - It contains methyl paraben, which isn't great as it's an added fragrance and preservative that can cause excess skin irritation.
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
Mineral Oil - It contains some mineral oil that helps bring back moisture and hydration, but it can be comedogenic, clog pores a bit, and is not great for the environment.
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate - It contains sodium lauryl sulfate, common in soaps but very stripping like a detergent. It's gonna strip the skin and irritate it, especially for dry and sensitive skin types.
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
T-Butyl Alcohol - It contains t-butyl alcohol, and alcohols are not great in face products because they dry out the skin, but they're common in acne products.
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
Titanium Dioxide - It contains a bit of titanium dioxide, a mineral SPF that helps prevent sun damage, but it's not enough to be in SPF; thus, it's still recommended to wean an SPF.
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
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- 10% Concentration
- 4% Concentration
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- Benzoyl Peroxide - Side Effects
- Concentrations
- Contents & Ingredients
- Lactic Acid
- Methyl Paraben
- Mineral Oil
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- T-Butyl Alcohol
- Titanium Dioxide
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- YouTube
- Makeup Martini
- InStyle
yanavi8
05/14/2020
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
Makeup Martini - Pavithra
11/24/2016
king_of_disaster
05/14/2020
Dr Dray
09/26/2019
Makeup Martini - Pavithra
11/24/2016
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
Dr Dray
09/26/2019
Dr Dray
09/26/2019
Dr Dray
09/26/2019
schnqwxer
05/14/2020
Dr Dray
09/26/2019
Makeup Martini - Pavithra
11/24/2016
InStyle - Tamim Alnuweiri
12/17/2021
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
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Consistency, Fragrance & Texture
- Consistency
- Fragrance
- Positive
- Negative
Consistency - It's a thick white cream that turns a milky liquid once rubbed on the skin. It's also easy to apply and spread on the skin, so only a small amount is needed.
Makeup Martini - Pavithra
11/24/2016
Fragrance - There's no fragrance apart from the Benzoyl Peroxide smell.
Makeup Martini - Pavithra
11/24/2016
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Performance
- 10% - Performance
- 10% - Too Strong
- 4% - Performance
- Combination With Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
- Combination With Differin Gel
- Combination With Moisturizer
- Performance
- Performance - 10%
- Performance - 4%
- Performance - Acne
- Performance - Back Acne
- Performance - Cystic Acne
- Usage
- Usage - Breakouts
- Usage - Cystic Acne
- Positive
- Negative
10% - Performance - The 10% concentration is great for pimples under the skin as it clears up breakouts fast and targets cystic acne. However, because it has a high concentration, the risk of irritation, sensitivity, and dryness is higher.
10% - Too Strong - The 10% concentration can be too strong for some users and cause purging with red spots and breakouts. But it can be used for body acne if it's too strong for the face.
4% - Performance - The 4% concentration is proven effective at targeting acne-causing bacteria, which can help prevent or treat breakouts. It also helps in maintaining clear skin as it's more gentle on the skin and non-stripping.
Combination With Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser - Using it in combination with Cetaphil Gentle cleanser in the morning and before the PanOxyl 4% at night helps prevent breakouts for acne-prone oily skin and during periods. Overall, it has made the users' skin brighter and clearer.
Simple by Sarah Vo
05/11/2021
Combination With Differin Gel - Using it with the Differin gel makes it great at combating acne-causing bacteria and makes the skin clear.
Simple by Sarah Vo
05/11/2021
Combination With Moisturizer - It works better than any retinol creams; just mix some with moisturizer.
rosefrost6
05/14/2020
Performance - Breakouts have mostly subsided, pores have begun to clear out, and the face has become less oily after using PanOxyl. Though there's still hyperpigmentation and breakout aftermath, it gives a sense of safety knowing that it's a reliable $9 face wash during the worst and most mysterious flare-ups.,
InStyle - Tamim Alnuweiri
12/17/2021
Performance - 10% - The 10% gives a visible change in 2 days of use, and the skin starts to smooth out. It works for the face and back.
Performance - 4% - The 4% works well and using it every morning and night shows a visible change in the forehead acne as it seems to be clearing up and is not oily in the morning anymore.
Simple by Sarah Vo
05/11/2021
Performance - Acne - It's suggested that PanOxyl should only be applied once per day. A user using the 4% for about 6-8 weeks has found it to have done a good job maintaining the acne, though 2-3 whiteheads still appear every 4-5 days, which is an improvement as they previously got more than 2-3. Another user said that in a few weeks of using PanOxyl, they went from a face covered with pimples to having very few that don't last long. Other users have also claimed it to be effective for clearing up acne on their face and body, but some still suggest being careful in using it and watching out for signs of dryness and irritation. It's also said that effects may take weeks to months to appear, and it may take time to get used to, so it's best to start with low strength.
Performance - Back Acne - It's effective in clearing up back acne.
Dr Dray
09/26/2019
Performance - Cystic Acne - A user finds it to have made cystic acne worse and switched to the CVS version of PanOxyl, which cleared their skin.
jalebi_baby
Usage - Using it once every other day has been great, and the user doesn't recommend using it twice a day as it could be too much treatment.
durzashade22797
08/11/2020
Usage - Breakouts - It's a great product to save you from breakouts, especially during the COVID pandemic and other reasons for breakouts.
Usage - Cystic Acne - It works well and has helped with cystic acne.
Elleinad_96
08/02/2021
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- 10% - Performance
- 10% - Too Strong
- 4% - Performance
- Combination With Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
- Combination With Differin Gel
- Combination With Moisturizer
- Performance
- Performance - 10%
- Performance - 4%
- Performance - Acne
- Performance - Back Acne
- Performance - Cystic Acne
- Usage
- Usage - Breakouts
- Usage - Cystic Acne
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- YouTube
- InStyle
- SheKnows
Simple by Sarah Vo
05/11/2021
Simple by Sarah Vo
05/11/2021
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
Simple by Sarah Vo
05/11/2021
Simple by Sarah Vo
05/11/2021
Simple by Sarah Vo
05/11/2021
Simple by Sarah Vo
05/11/2021
rosefrost6
05/14/2020
InStyle - Tamim Alnuweiri
12/17/2021
Simple by Sarah Vo
05/11/2021
Simple by Sarah Vo
05/11/2021
Simple by Sarah Vo
05/11/2021
Simple by Sarah Vo
05/11/2021
Dr Dray
09/26/2019
Simple by Sarah Vo
05/11/2021
SheKnows - Taylor Jeffries
02/14/2022
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
SheKnows - Taylor Jeffries
02/14/2022
Dr Dray
09/26/2019
jalebi_baby
durzashade22797
08/11/2020
InStyle - Tamim Alnuweiri
12/17/2021
InStyle - Tamim Alnuweiri
12/17/2021
Elleinad_96
08/02/2021
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After Use & Skin Reactions
- Bleaching
- Breakout
- Comedones
- Drying
- Effectiveness
- Irritation
- Purging
- Positive
- Negative
Bleaching - Benzoyl peroxide can bleach fabrics but not skin.
Dr Dray
09/26/2019
Breakout - The Cerave line worked well for the user, but the PanOxyl caused them to give terrible breakouts; thus, they will repurpose it for ingrown hairs.
Dr. Dray
09/26/2019
Comedones - The routing worked for a few months for the user, but they started to notice more closed comedones after a while. Specifically, they were using it twice a day and sometimes 3 times. The user suffers from hormonal acne, which the mask aggravated. Thus, they switched to a salicylic acid-based cleanser, Erno Laszlo Light Controlling Lotion toner, and sunscreen, which seemed to have worked.
akademikvolgin
05/14/2020
Drying - A user has been using the 10% for 4 days and finds it to work well though it's causing a bit of drying. Another user experienced severe drying and has switched to only using it at night.
Effectiveness - A user finds it to work well for their skin.
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
Irritation - A user experienced peeling from using PanOxyl.
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
Purging - Some users have experienced purging, although they're unsure if it's normal. One has been using it for 3 weeks on the affected area; however, more bumps have appeared.
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
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Tags
- Bleaching
- Breakout
- Comedones
- Drying
- Effectiveness
- Irritation
- Purging
Sources
- YouTube
Dr Dray
09/26/2019
Dr. Dray
09/26/2019
akademikvolgin
05/14/2020
Simple by Sarah Vo
05/11/2021
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
Integrative Family Acupuncture & Massage
09/11/2019
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Alternative & Comparison
- 10% vs 4%
- Comparison vs Salicylic Acid
- Positive
- Negative
10% vs 4% - The 4% is as effective as 10% for controlling acne, reducing the amount of Propionibacterium acnes in the skin, and reducing the burden of acne lesions. However, higher strengths will get you to that level of control quicker than lower percentage strengths. Still, higher percentage strengths are more likely to cause side effects of dryness, irritation, and peeling.
Dr Dray
Comparison vs Salicylic Acid - Benzoyl peroxide seems more effective than salicylic acid in controlling acne flare-ups. A user alternates between salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and Hibiclens in controlling underarm hidradenitis suppurativa, which seems to work.
Dr Dray
09/26/2019
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Availability & Price
- Price
- Positive
- Negative
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Miscellaneous
- Company Claims
- Packaging
- Popularity
- Purpose
- Positive
- Negative
Company Claims - The PanOxyl Acne Treatment 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Foaming Wash is for users who like the feel of a foaming wash and want the highest concentration of benzoyl peroxide without a prescription. It's the #1 acne wash in the US, and Benzoyl peroxide, the active ingredient in PanOxyl, is the #1 over-the-counter acne ingredient recommended by dermatologists.
Makeup Martini - Pavithra
11/24/2016
Packaging - It comes in a simple white-blue plastic squeezy tube packaging with a flip-open cap. It's quite thick and sturdy to travel with, and the quantity is huge, so it'll last for some time, even if used daily.
Popularity - It has over 26,000 reviews on Amazon, and with skills like that, it's no wonder why it's the most popular acne face wash on the platform. It's bound to find its way to your cart, and even TikTok approves of it, making it more of a skincare buy to try now.
SheKnows - Taylor Jeffries
02/14/2022
Purpose - It seems to work for whiteheads, blackheads, and sebaceous filaments. Although other people said it wouldn't work for cystic acne, but it did. It's an acne-foaming wash that eliminates and prevents new blemishes while cleaning and unclogging pores on the face, chest, and back. It also moisturizes, though some reviewers experienced dryness after, and it's recommended not to use it often for sensitive skin.
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- Company Claims
- Packaging
- Popularity
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