Rugby Acne Medication - Benzoyl Peroxide Gel USP 5% - Vanishing Formula - Greaseless - Helps to Clear Up Acne Pimples - 1.5 Oz. (2 Pack)

In considering whether to buy this much BP 5% in one go, I was concerned about whether the quality of its formulation would match the excellent value for money seemingly on offer. Formulation is vitally important, it isn't just about whether the gel/lotion has 5% BP. (I'm guessing many of us looking at this listing are familiar with how long it took Dan Kern to perfect his 2% treatment - but 2% just doesn't cut it for some of us.) Badly formulated BP can greatly exacerbate things. So, I was very happy to open one of these--large!--tubes and apply this light, quickly absorbed gel that also smelled just right, i.e. no added perfume of any sort, seemingly, just a clean, pharmaceutical sort of pleasant smell. I typically use a well formulated (but somewhat costly) prescription 5% BP, so, I admit, my skin is used to that strength - nevertheless, no new irritation or peeling was caused by this high-value generic, which is probably decent testament to the quality of its formulation. Also, most importantly, no new breakouts since the switch (and, yes, it's been several weeks since the switch).It bears noting, though: If you're coming to 5% from 2%, there's a good chance there's going to be some irritation and possibly a lot of peeling, regardless of whether your complexion is on the oily side of the spectrum, and regardless of the quality of the gel's formulation (yeah, I know from experience).. Don't use too much too frequently at first. Take it slow and try to give it a chance. Also, I'm not a doctor, so I base this on only my own experience - ymmv.Bottom line: This is an excellent buy.P.S. To anyone young out there reading this, hopefully before you've got much scarring, the long-term-but-forever solution to beating regular-to-mildly-severe acne: Regular, religious BP, either 2% or 5% (credit for this goes to Kern), plus keeping one's scalp healthy and clean, i.e. no dandruff especially, perhaps by using a ketoconazole shampoo regularly, plus all the other health-promoting basics like sleep, water, exercise, etc. Yes, I wish I had known (way, way) back then...

Great price for benzoyl peroxide.

Works

helps me from breaking out. it's not perfect but definitely helped me control my pimples from developing into huge zits.

I gave this product a 4 because it really dries your skin but it really helps control and treat hormonal acne. And helps with the scaring