Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Car...
• April 4, 2018

For Acne "Post no. 2. Patience is key, my loves. And now, after more than a year of using it every day, my skin is completely clear. I have tiny scars that are almost gone, but from a standing distance, they are barely visible. I’m gonna start using it 2/3 times a week now because it does make my skin peel (not noticeably; I only realized when I use fake tan because it comes off quickly in the places I use Duac), and it’s making me pale as anything. SOOO, in conclusion, stay lit and happy and just be patient. Stress is your no. 1 enemy; just stay calm. P.S. I hardly ever wear face makeup anymore; I only wear concealer under my eyes and a bit of brows, and that's definitely helped. Wearing full coverage foundation every day was one of the worst things for my skin. Also, I don’t know if this actually helped or not, but around the time my skin started improving for real, I only drank water and green tea, very rarely anything else. Sorry this post is long, but I know you wanna, as I've been in your shoes."

• hel...
• April 29, 2009

For Acne "Duac changed my life. I had a great amount of acne, and thanks to Duac, I don't have any acne. It took about 3 weeks to kick in, and once it did, I have not had acne since. It's been about 3 months since I started using it."

• Sia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2018

For Acne "I have previously done a review on this before, saying how good it was, which I still think it is. However, I’m not sure if the advantages cancel out the negatives of having a lot of redness often in blotches, the burning sensation, and itchiness. This gel really does do the job of clearing the skin, which is amazing, but you do have to put up with the side effects."

• Lol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2013

For Acne "I really recommend this product! I've had acne on my chin for about 6 years now. With my skin still being dry and sensitive, I use a really gentle cleanser, then 20 minutes later I use the Duac, very sparingly! Then aqueous moisturizer 20 minutes after that. It works for me, and I've seen a drastic improvement in just 2 weeks. Stick in there! It made my acne worse at first, I think this is the purging process. Hope this helps!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 29, 2012

For Acne "This is AMAZING. I was prescribed Benzaclin after my doxycycline stopped working. The first night I applied this, I had multiple zits on my chin, including a large cyst-like pimple. Normally, my cyst pimples can take several weeks to clear up. The next morning that I woke up, the redness and size of all of my zits were visibly smaller, including the cyst. Three days later, although a little dry, my chin is almost cleared up. I just add a little moisturizer after the medicine dries, and I apply makeup, and my confidence is back. I have not experienced any burning or stinging like I have read in others' experiences. I ONLY apply to the affected area, not the whole face. I HIGHLY recommend this product."

• Ros...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 26, 2016

For Acne "The best stuff I've ever used! I've struggled with acne for a while now, and ever since I started using the cream, it has helped so much. I do my usual face wash in the evening, then put the cream on about 10 minutes after. I had such a bad spot on the day of my prom that I put a bit of cream on in the morning, and by 5 pm, when getting my makeup done, it had gone."

• Any...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 27, 2020

For Acne "I have struggled with acne ever since I was 9 years old. After three years of horrible acne all over my body, I was taken to a dermatologist who prescribed an antibiotic pill for a few months (tetracycline) and Benzaclin. Now that I am in my 20s, my acne has lessened, and I have kept it at bay by washing my face 2x daily with Cetaphil and using a vitamin C serum before bed. Until now, I still use Benzaclin for particularly difficult pimples and cysts that won't go away. It is a very effective spot treatment but will dry your skin and make it feel tight and uncomfortable if used in excess. Use this medication at night and wear sunscreen on your face because this cream makes your skin very sensitive to the sun."

• Chl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 5, 2015

For Acne "At first, I hated this cream. I suffered from really bad redness (people thought I was sunburned). Then came the peeling face and irritation, burning feeling, it was awful. However, after using it frequently now for a few months, the effects have all disappeared, and now applying this cream is just a part of my bedtime routine. However, I would recommend starting the treatment when you have free time off work or school, whatever, because the first few days you can have irritated skin, redness, and it's not exactly pretty. Overall, I have grown to love this cream, as I've already noticed my acne clearing, which has given me the confidence to go without makeup because I think that just makes my acne worse. I highly recommend a good moisturizer."

• hel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2018

For Acne "Duac is amazing! I went to the doctor 3 days ago and was prescribed this. I collected it straight away and began to use it. 3 days later, all the redness has disappeared from my spots, and if not cleared, most of them up already! Just working on the underskin bumps! It has not dried my face out at all, but did read reviews before use and have used a light moisturizer as well, and my face is as clear as it has been in 4 years! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!"

• Ems...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2017

For Acne "I have always had the odd few spots, but being 28 and just breaking out in acne 6 months before my wedding was a bit of a shock. The doctors prescribed me Duac, and within two days, I noticed a difference and felt I could leave the house without foundation for the first time in months. The only side effects I've experienced are slightly itchy and dry skin. I don't mind this as the spots were painful, and for the first time, I can put moisturizing cream on my face."

• cab...
• March 21, 2016

For Acne "I specifically asked for this prescription from my dermatologist due to all of the high ratings. I am very glad I did. I have been on Clindamycin solution for about three years, and it has stopped being effective, and that is why I switched to Benzaclin. It has helped my breakouts a lot, and my skin is mostly clear with an occasional breakout or two that go away in a couple of days. However, it is extremely drying the first 2-3 weeks. My skin was so dry I could literally feel my skin rubbing off in the shower. Also, avoid your eyes and your eyebrows. The skin around your eyes is way too sensitive for this product. Also, it lightly bleached some of my eyebrows. Nothing too bad, but I notice it. Overall, I would give it a chance."

• Lar...
• May 15, 2016

For Acne "I have been using Duac gel for 9 days now, and my advice to anyone would be to persevere. I have very sensitive skin, so I was expecting some sort of reaction to the gel. After day 3, my skin was so red and sore. I moisturized throughout the day, and this has really helped the patches of dry skin. On day 4, I only applied the gel for an hour, and the next night didn't apply it to the worst area. Now on day 9, the redness has completely gone, and my skin looks better than it has in years. I am so happy that I didn't give up on day 3, and that is mainly because of the reviews below. There is a chance that it will be painful that first week, but don't give up! I will provide another review once I have used it for 2 months - can't wait to see the changes!"

• Kim...
• November 1, 2014

For Acne "This acne cream is an absolute miracle. I've had acne since I was 13. I've used various creams, an ointment that was so strong my eyes watered, and finally onto tablets - nothing worked. So I gave up until I got to 25 and thought I ought to have another stab at it, then came along Duac. Its active ingredients are just 2 - benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin. My friends and family can't believe the effect it's had, nor can I. I no longer get breakouts, a far cry from the huge, red, painful spots I was experiencing a few months ago. P.S. Duac's been out of stock recently and I had to use another peroxide cream, it didn't work and the spots came back. If you're at the end of your tether and think nothing's working, try this. It's been a lifesaver."

• Tay...
• November 18, 2016

For Acne "I started Benzaclin a little over a week ago, on November 9th, 2016. My face was covered in little acne bumps that gave my skin an awful skin texture, and when I wore foundation, you could see just how bad it was, especially in the light. I also had hormonal acne on my chin and a little bit on my jawline. The tiny bumps on my skin are already mostly gone, the skin texture is so smooth and soft. My face is obviously really dry from this, but it's not uncontrollably dry. I just use a really good moisturizer during the day. With this week being very busy for me with school, I haven't been eating my usual healthy diet, and I still haven't been breaking out as I normally do if I eat poorly. This stuff is amazing, and I'm seeing great results."

• Wes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2019

For Acne "I've been on this for 3 weeks now, and unfortunately have seen no change in my skin whatsoever except that the acne seems to be getting worse. I have had no redness or dryness at all from using it-just more acne. I am 23 and had clear skin my whole life until I was 22 when I started to get hormonal cystic acne. Duac doesn't seem to be effective against this kind of acne."

• Jod...
• October 25, 2015

For Acne "Amazing! Currently on doxy and Onexton. To keep this short, I will say I've been on tons of other creams and gels and even Accutane twice, and nothing has worked this quick for me. My current combo has significantly flattened out my spots in a week. I am still getting a few new ones, but I dab some Onexton on there and bam. Within 24 hours, those pesky spots either shrink or come to a head. I usually have to wait weeks for those under-skin ones to go away, but this stuff clears them up in a day or so. Yesterday morning, I felt a new spot coming up, and by nighttime it was gone. Crazy!"

• MSY...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2021

For Acne "Terrible cream! Before Duac, I didn’t have textured skin, fine lines, pore issues, or dryness. I could use anything without it clogging pores or causing acne. However, I do struggle with minor breakouts on my forehead and cheeks. My skin is fine most months but acts up, so I was put on Zinerty. Zinerty is good, but spots would always reappear. When I first started using Duac, I broke out, tiny little spots all over my face. I didn’t get much help from the doctors either. My skin hasn’t been the same since. I've noticed tiny fine lines near the corners of my forehead, textured skin, something which I didn’t have before, dry, and overall not the same. I used to break out and the scars would fall off, marks would go by themselves, but now, I have scars, marks, etc. Please be careful. If you’re suffering with minor breakouts, not full-blown acne, look into things before you decide to go ahead with Duac."

• mak...
• March 31, 2014

For Acne "I'm 18. I've been using this since I was 11. This really helps me, hands down the best product. I always find myself running back to this product! I'm not even kidding right now. I broke out so much, and I finally bought it, and it works wonders. I tried so many products. You name it, I used it. This cleared me up, and everyone was complimenting how clear my skin was. I was once again confident! Then, after a while, when I was 17, I started breaking out again, but this time it was hormonal. They were painful acne, it hurt to move my face and everything, but thanks to Benzaclin, it changed everything. Yes, it gets real dry and itchy, but it's worth it because in the end you get beautiful skin."

• Aly...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 7, 2019

For Acne "I was prescribed to use Duac gel just 2 days ago of this post, and I am already seeing changes to my skin. My skin is toned, and my white pimples are vanishing. She also said to apply the gel at night and wash it in the morning and apply sunblock to keep my skin moisturized and protected from pollutants!"

• Jen...
• March 9, 2010

For Acne "I tried this gel after suffering from severe acne once a month (after stopping birth control). I'm 28 years old, have always had a few pimples at a time, but never anything like what I experienced after stopping birth control! I used the gel, and the first day was terrible. My whole skin burned and peeled, and I stopped using Acanya after that for about 3 weeks. I then researched the gel and was informed that I shouldn't have put it all over my face, especially in sensitive areas. So I tried using it again, only on my forehead and jawline. I have literally not had one acne breakout since I have started up again, and it has been about 7 months! One pimple once in a while, but that's it! Amazing! No more burning as well!"

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 1, 2020

For Acne "I have had acne around the chin and jaw area for a few years. Really started to get me down. Tried Duac, and just a few days in, I saw that the redness was reduced. I've now been using it for about 1 month, and it has gotten rid of all of the big spots I had under the skin and has even helped with the scarring. I still have a few small spots at the surface, but it has improved a lot. I did get some dryness at the start, but this was solved with a very gentle and light moisturizer and was not a problem for me. I will continue using this, as I am happy with the results and hoping I will see more improvement as I continue. I would recommend it for anyone struggling with acne, it hasn’t completely gotten rid of all my spots but has reduced them dramatically."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 24, 2017

For Acne "I've been using this product for about 6 months now, and it is great. I noticed that it also prevents breakouts from happening, as well as getting rid of existing breakouts, and it also fades scars due to the bleaching effect. I would not recommend you use this around your eyes or on your eyelids, the product can make them puffy. Also, apply a very thin layer because this product is very drying! As an effect of drying out all the oils, causing clearer skin. Overall, this is a great product, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has acne."

• Bea...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 29, 2013

For Acne "I absolutely love this product. I am 15 years old, and this thing is a lifesaver. I use it every night before bed on my back, shoulders, chest, and face. It clears my skin up in a couple of days. The only downside I would say is that it dries out your skin a lot. I have fairly oily skin too. But I use moisturizer, so it isn't too much of a problem. I recommend it to my friends all the time."

• Kay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2015

For Acne "Also, for the people saying it dries out your skin very badly, you must be using too much. It does dry your skin out, but not badly at all. You're supposed to use a very, very little bit of it on your acne. Not your whole face, just your acne. I learned the hard way. I loaded it up on my chin, and it made my chin so dry, itchy, and red. It looked horrible, like my whole chin was scabbed. It went away after I stopped putting the cream on it for a day or two."

• Abb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2015

For Acne "This stuff is a miracle! I haven't really got bad acne but am always getting blemishes. The doctor prescribed me with Duac, and after the first few days, my spots had cleared up already. No redness or irritation whatsoever. I would highly recommend giving Duac a go and also to use moisturizer with Duac as it dries your skin."