Acne Foaming Wash — Reddit Reviews
by PanOxyl
Updated August 19, 2026
Strong 10% benzoyl peroxide wash clears acne but dries and irritates skin; harsh for some.
What the community says
A 10% benzoyl peroxide acne cleanser known for strong antibacterial effects and quick clearing. Best for resistant acne sufferers who tolerate potent actives. Can severely dry and irritate, especially sensitive or dry skin; often recommended to start with lower strength or limited frequency.
What this means for you
What people love
- High-strength benzoyl peroxide kills acne-causing bacteria effectively
- Leaves skin visibly clearer with consistent use
- Available OTC, convenient for body and face use
Watch out for
- Can cause significant dryness and irritation, compromising barrier
- 10% strength often too harsh for daily facial use
- May bleach fabrics and hair if not thoroughly rinsed
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Real Reddit threads — 507 mentions across 30 threads
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/tretinoin, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more, summarized.
“I wash my face twice a day with panoxyl”
Positive
“So I wash my face twice a day with panoxyl (I hope I spelled that right)”
Positive
“All of this took a year to figure out what worked for me.”
Positive
“Speedy Moo cleansing oil, Panoxyl cleanser(weekly only on the nose), Paula’s choice BHA toner”
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“Panoxyl cleanser(weekly only on the nose)”
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“...Panoxyl cleanser(weekly only on the nose)...”
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“panoxyl is amazing for breakouts but can be super stripping”
Positive
“Pan-Oxyl wash 2x/week”
Positive
“alternating it with hyaluronic acid and a ceramide cream is exactly how u keep the barrier happy.”
Positive
“Morning: Panoxyl 10% in the shower”
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“My Routine - Morning: Panoxyl 10% in the shower”
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“He said it was a two one punch for anti-aging and acne in older adults.”
Positive
“You can also add dandruff shampoo and/or panoxyl cleanser to you routine.”
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“I use both once a week.”
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“They help with fungal and bacterial acne.”
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“I’ve done the harsher cleansers with panoxyl or benzac - little to no results”
Cautionary
“ultimately ended up being too stripping”
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“panoxyl makes a good one) if you can tolerate it”
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