Acne Foaming Wash — Reddit Reviews
by PanOxyl
Updated September 8, 2026
10% benzoyl peroxide wash clears acne and reduces oil; can cause irritation.
What the community says
This is a benzoyl peroxide face and body wash commonly used in acne routines. It suits people needing a strong antibacterial cleanser but can be harsh, especially alongside other actives. Users should monitor for dryness and irritation and adjust frequency accordingly.
What this means for you
What people love
- Strong 10% benzoyl peroxide for effective acne and oil control
- Can clear stubborn bacne and cystic acne with regular use
- Affordable and widely available as an OTC benzoyl peroxide wash
Watch out for
- Can cause skin dryness and irritation, especially on sensitive skin
- May damage skin barrier if used too frequently or with strong actives
- Risks bleaching fabrics and may lighten hair or hairline areas
Product details
Concerns
Use caution
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What the science says vs. what Reddit says
What the science says
Benzoyl Peroxide
Strong evidence for acne- It usually cleared acne better than a placebo, especially for pimples, blackheads and whiteheads
- 22 studies back this, including several large reviews
- Some studies found it worked about as well as other common acne treatments
- It also helped when used together with other acne ingredients, and some studies found stronger results that way
- The most common side effects were irritation, and some studies found more side effects than comparison treatments
Studied at 2.5–5%this product: 10%
See 23 studiesWhat Reddit says
The why
Benzoyl peroxide foaming wash targets body and facial breakouts by letting it sit for several minutes during the shower.
“Panoxyl contains Benzoyl Peroxide to target excess grease and acne.”
244 mentions for acne
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 568 mentions across 30 threads
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/tretinoin, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 more, summarized.
“I wash my face twice a day with panoxyl”
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“So I wash my face twice a day with panoxyl (I hope I spelled that right)”
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“All of this took a year to figure out what worked for me.”
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“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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“Pan-Oxyl wash 2x/week”
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“panoxyl is amazing for breakouts but can be super stripping”
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“alternating it with hyaluronic acid and a ceramide cream is exactly how u keep the barrier happy”
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“The ones I used was PanOxyl 10% benzoyl peroxide wash and I used CeraVe moisturizing cream.”
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“My KP isn't completely gone but its like maybe 70% better?”
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“I would use it after my shower lather on some panoxyl and let it sit for 2 minutes and then shave”
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“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.”
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“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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