What the community says
Pros
- Lower irritation risk compared to 10% BP, making it more manageable for regular use
- Often used successfully in combo treatments, particularly with clindamycin or adapalene
- Can be applied as leave-on gel overnight or short-contact treatment
Cons
- Causes dryness and redness; requires a solid moisturizer to prevent skin barrier damage
- Can exacerbate rosacea or sensitive skin flares so caution is needed
- Applying with other actives like tretinoin simultaneously can heighten irritation
Commonly Used With
PanOxyl
1 thread
Dupes & Alternatives
Differin
2 shared traits
381 recommendations
PanOxyl
2 shared traits
184 recommendations
De La Cruz
2 shared traits
54 recommendations
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads
2 threads from r/scacjdiscussion, r/SkincareAddiction