Face Wash Spot Treatment with 5% Benzoyl Peroxide 5% w/w Gel — Reddit Reviews
by Acnecide
Updated November 10, 2026
Studies found 5% benzoyl peroxide helps acne; Reddit reports calmer inflamed bumps.
What the community says
A 5% benzoyl peroxide wash for inflamed acne, backed by studies showing fewer pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads. Redditors report calmer large bumps and fewer new spots, but redness and irritation can be serious; small bumps may persist.
What this means for you
Backed by 5 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/koreanskincare and 1 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Redditors report calmer large inflamed bumps; studies found fewer acne lesions
- Redditors report fewer new spots within a week
- Redditors call it amazing for back acne
Watch out for
- Redditors report pronounced redness and inflammation
- Redditors say it leaves small bumps behind
- Requires every-other-day use for some users
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Product Traits
Based on limited Reddit discussion so far
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What the science says
Benzoyl peroxide has some evidence behind it for acne, with most of its 23 studies finding it cleared spots better than a placebo or no treatment 1. It often reduced pimples, blackheads and whiteheads in mild to moderate acne, though some studies found early gains were mixed by the end 1. Side effects were more common overall, but the most common ones were not listed 1.
- Benzoyl Peroxide for acne Some evidence · 23 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
How we grade researchFull ingredient list · 7
Acnecide Face Wash Spot Treatment with 5% Benzoyl Peroxide 5% w/w Gel ingredients
Hydrous Benzoyl Peroxide, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerol, Carbomer 940, Sodium C14 - C16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Hydroxide (For Ph Adjustment), Purified Water
Listed in label order, highest concentration first.
Real Reddit threads — 9 mentions across 5 threads
Acnecide Face Wash Spot Treatment with 5% Benzoyl Peroxide 5% w/w Gel on Reddit, in one place — 5 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/koreanskincare and 1 more, summarized.
“I use the Acnecide 5% Benzoyl Peroxide face wash”
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“I alternate the face wash with Cerave hydrating cleanser”
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“Both can be bought in supermarkets and Boots/Superdrug for around 10£ each.”
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“i ended up using benzoyl peroxide 5% face wash (acnecide) every other day”
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“it’s prevented any new ones pretty much since a week in using it”
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“no amount of retinol got rid of the cystic type spots on my chin and jaw areas”
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“Try acnecide benzyl peroxide face wash - is amazing for bacne”
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“benzyl peroxide face wash”
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“is amazing for bacne”
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“I'm currently using Acnecide Face Wash (Benzoyl Peroxide 5%) nightly for about 2 months.”
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“Most of the large inflamed bumps have calmed down”
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“Only benzoyl peroxide hasn't made it react horrifically, but it also hasn't cleared all the small bumps everywhere!”
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“Acnecide benzoyl peroxide face wash (5%) Mon Wed Fri”
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“Simple hydrating cleanser Tue Thur Sat Sun, Acnecide benzoyl peroxide face wash (5%) Mon Wed Fri”
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“I think I need to reduce the number of actives I’m using”
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