Clear Regular Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment With 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide — Reddit Reviews
Updated September 8, 2026
2.5% benzoyl peroxide clears acne well but risk of dryness on dry skin; discontinued product.
What the community says
A 2.5% benzoyl peroxide treatment praised for spreading and sinking in smoothly. Redditors with acne find it effective but note it can dry out dry skin. It’s discontinued, so replacements are sought after by the community.
What this means for you
What people love
- Spreads easily and sinks in without leaving a crust
- Effective acne clearing without heavy dryness for many users
Watch out for
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
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: 2.5%
See 23 studiesWhat Reddit says
The why
2.5% concentration allows light daily use across the face without excessive dryness or crusting.
“Unlike most BP formulations that crust up and sit as a film on the skin, the PC BP spreads easily and sinks in”
8 mentions for acne
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 12 mentions across 5 threads
Paula's Choice Clear Regular Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment With 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide on Reddit, in one place — 5 threads from r/scacjdiscussion and r/SkincareAddiction, summarized.
“I do genuinely love Paula's Choice BPO formulations”
Positive
“Unlike most BP formulations that crust up and sit as a film on the skin, the PC BP spreads easily and sinks in”
Positive
“their 2.5%”
Positive
“Paula's Choice also discontinued their benzoyl peroxide cream (CLEAR Extra Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment with 5% Benzoyl Peroxide, and 2.5%).”
Cautionary
“they don't even have a benzoyl peroxide treatment anymore.”
Cautionary
“then that got pulled too”
Cautionary
“[product request] replacement for paula's choice discontinued product!”
Positive
“i’ve gone a couple days without it and im already breaking out.. 🤣”
Positive
“i do this after i have washed my face and exfoliated!”
Positive
“I bought a full size of Paula's Choice Daily Skin Clearing Treatment with 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide.”
Positive
“Apparently since then, they discontinued it - I'm so bummed, it's a great product and has really helped keep my skin clear.”
Positive
“I'm really looking for a gel/serum to use on my whole face.”
Positive
“CLEAR Regular Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment with 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide”
Mentioned
“AM - pore reducing toner - BP - eye serum - sunscreen”
Mentioned
“Make sure to introduce products in one at a time and test for at least a week before you add another product in so you can monitor for irritation”
Mentioned
