Stubborn Acne AM Treatment — Reddit Reviews
by Neutrogena
Updated October 1, 2026
2.5% benzoyl peroxide for acne; Reddit says wait 15 minutes before layering.
What the community says
A 2.5% benzoyl peroxide leave-on that Redditors use for acne and study data backs for acne control. The trade-off is classic BPO irritation, and people say to wait 15 minutes before moisturizer or sunscreen.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Needs a 15-minute wait before moisturizer or sunscreen
- Benzoyl peroxide can still be irritating
- Leave-on BPO can be drying for some skin
Product details
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
What the science says
Acne
Some evidence
Benzoyl Peroxide: 6 studies tested it on its own. See all 23 studies
What the studies found
- Most of these studies found it helped acne
- Most studies found fewer pimples, blackheads and whiteheads with benzoyl peroxide
- Some findings showed mixed results, with early improvement that was less clear later
- It sometimes worked about as well as a comparison routine
- The most common side effects were more skin irritation overall
Studied at 2.5–5%this product: 2.5%
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 3 mentions across 2 threads
Neutrogena Stubborn Acne AM Treatment on Reddit, in one place — 2 threads from r/acne and r/SkincareAddiction, summarized.
“Neutrogena Stubborn Acne AM Treatment 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide.”
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“Wait 15 minutes before applying moisturizer or sunscreen on top.”
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“2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide”
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“I use Neutrogena benzoyl peroxide, 2.5%.”
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“that sounds like a good option, do you use this daily?”
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“https://www.neutrogena.com/products/skincare/stubborn-acne-am-treatment/6840028”
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