Persa-Gel® 10 Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment — Reddit Reviews
Updated September 16, 2026
10% benzoyl peroxide spot treatment clears acne; longstanding and affordable staple.
What the community says
A 10% benzoyl peroxide gel used mostly for spot treatment at night and known for affordability. Reddit users say it’s a go-to for occasional pimples, though it can be harsh for sensitive skin. Studies found it outperforms placebo in clearing acne but causes more irritation.
What this means for you
What people love
- Strong 10% benzoyl peroxide concentration for acne clearing
- Spot treatment favored by Redditors for targeted use
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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 studiesResearch context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 4 mentions across 3 threads
Clean & Clear Persa-Gel® 10 Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment on Reddit, in one place — 3 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, summarized.
“Clean & Clear Persa-gel, been around at least 20 years and super affordable.”
Positive
“been around at least 20 years”
Positive
“super affordable”
Positive
“A lot of people like Clean and Clear Persa-Gel which is 10% BP”
Mentioned
“So they can both be harsh but it seems different for everyone.”
Mentioned
“My bf tolerates BP very well.”
Mentioned
“* Clean & Clear persa-gel”
Positive
“Night”
Positive
“(How should I be alternating the pads with the glycolic acid and are there any other products I use that shouldn't mix with the pads?)”
Positive
Dupes & Alternatives
Paula's Choice
Clear Regular Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment With 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide
2 shared traits
12 mentions
