Duac for Acne User Reviews (Page 3)

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

"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

"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!"

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

"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."

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

"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

"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

"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."

• Lar...
• May 15, 2016

"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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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!"

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

"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."

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

"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."

• Jen...
• August 19, 2016

"I went to my dermatologist after suffering throughout my teenage years with acne. They prescribed me Duac gel. The first few days of using it, my skin was fine, apart from a few red, patchy areas of skin. In my second week of using it, I was in constant pain. My face was inflamed, swollen, incredibly dry, and unbearably sore. I decided to stop using it and allowed my skin to recover from my traumatic ordeal, I had honestly never felt worse about myself. I then decided to give it another go, but this time using it for an hour a day, every other day. Once I felt my skin had acclimatized, I did an hour every day. Now I can apply it overnight without any redness or dryness. My skin has cleared up so much, but I recommend acclimatizing your skin."

• Jac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 26, 2020

"I have used Duac for 2 months. I have previously used Epiduo and experienced bad burning, but that was not the case for Duac! The drug had minimal effect for the first month, but it is now noticeably clearing my acne. Side effects were very minimal, and I am now less depressed and have fewer pimples. I do still have a few pimples. However, I am very pleased with the results so far."

• See...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 28, 2016

"I am a 20-year-old female, and I began breaking out with acne at the age of 15. I suffered from both dry and oily skin. I tried nearly every kind of commercial facial scrub there was. I would pop the pimples and then apply toothpaste, which would leave scars. I applied nearly every condiment I could find in the pantry to my face - I did, in fact, find that honey helped get rid of my blackheads. Desperate, I consulted my GP, and he prescribed me with DUAC. After two weeks of using this product, my acne was pretty much gone without leaving scars, and my skin was looking flawless. I gradually stopped using DUAC, and now I only wash my face with medicated soap and moisturize. Highly recommended, just ensure you're using a good moisturizer in the mornings."

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2024

"I have spent so much money on skin care throughout my life, as well as dermatologist appointments. No one ever told me that I need Duac to kill the bacteria on my skin. The first product to actually work."

• Fat...
• September 23, 2015

"I had very bad acne, and the doctor prescribed me some Duac. Within days, I could see results, and within a few weeks, it had all cleared up. It changed my life. I now feel so much better about myself."

• meg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2019

"I am a teen who has had severe acne for two years with red, angry spots and whiteheads. I was prescribed Duac, which I have been on for a week now. It hasn't taken away all my spots but has shrunk them considerably. It doesn't sting but can cause redness and can make your face feel very tight. If you use makeup, wash it off in the morning because it will come up really weird under foundation and flaky, and I would recommend using moisturizer before using and in the morning. I'm not getting any new spots coming either :)"

• Mis...
• May 17, 2014

"I've been suffering from acne for about 3 years now. I've tried so many products on my face to get rid of it, but nothing seemed to work. Last month, I went to my doctor, and he gave me a prescription for Duac and told me to apply it every night after washing my face with soap. It's been a few weeks now, and I have really been seeing a huge improvement on my face. Although it's working, I have been getting a few side effects, such as flakiness and itchy cheeks. But I am still happy about the results I've got so far."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 16, 2016

"I have very sensitive skin and am prone to dry, itchy skin, however, Duac has not affected me in this way at all. Duac literally got rid of all my spots on my forehead within a few uses, and not only that, but that was 3 years ago, and I haven't suffered since. I use it every now and then on the odd spot, but that's all... Duac is a miracle!!!"

• Emm...
• August 8, 2017

"(UK) started this cream when my hormonal acne + stress made my skin a bit of a mess. Probably about 2-3 years ago. In the beginning, this stuff is AMAZING! I mean, it cleared my skin to perfection within a few months, however (I don't know if it's the same for everyone, but for me), this isn't a long-term solution. :( Maybe my skin became resistant to it, I'm not sure, but after a few months, it seemed to stop working. I stopped using it for a year or so to try and get rid of the resistance and started again a few months ago. It was definitely not as effective as the first time. It has a little effect, seems to keep massive breakouts at bay, but by no means does it clear my skin or prevent new ones, unfortunately."

• hey...
• January 10, 2016

"My acne was really bad. I took some tablets, and then that cleared my skin from acne, but not the spots, so I went to my doctor, and she gave me this. I'm still using it, but I can see a lot of improvement. Thank you, DUAC."

• abi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2019

"I started using Duac about 3 months ago, with quite bad spots on my forehead. I began noticing a change a week into using the cream, and now it has shrunk all my spots and has stopped any new ones from coming. Best I've ever used, and I didn't have any dry/red skin as a side effect either. Amazing!"

• Juw...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 29, 2016

"It is really effective. I had a lot of treatment for my acne, but it never went away. I was hopeless, and then my doctor prescribed Duac to me. I used it, and it really worked, but when I stop using it, my acne comes back."