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Glasshouse Pharmaceuticals Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution Versus Perrigo Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 1%/5%

Facial Treatment
Facial Treatment
Canadian Brand Canada
American Brand United States

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution
Clindamycin Phosphate

Clindamycin Phosphate is a perscription ingredient used to treat acne.

Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

Propylene Glycol Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
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Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

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Isopropyl Alcohol Solvent
0 / 0 Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
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Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.

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Sodium Hydroxide Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 1%/5%
Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl Peroxide IconHelps fight Acne IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
Benzoyl PeroxideBenzoyl Peroxide Icon Helps fight AcneHelps fight Acne Icon 4 Concerns

Benzoyl Peroxide is famous for fighting acne. This is because it does a variety of tasks on the skin: it helps reduce excess oil, kill bacteria, and clear out dead skin cells. In other words, it is effective at unclogging pores.

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Carbon

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Clindamycin Phosphate

Clindamycin Phosphate is a perscription ingredient used to treat acne.

Limonene Perfuming, Solvent
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Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

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Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate Cleansing

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Phosphoric Acid Buffering

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Propylene Glycol Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
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Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

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Sodium Hydroxide Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Clindamycin Phosphate is a perscription ingredient used to treat acne.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent
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Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
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Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Buffering
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Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Ingredient Ratings

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Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution
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Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 1%/5%
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When to use

103 Routines
58% use in am
42% use in pm
94% use every day
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108 Routines
52% use in am
48% use in pm
86% use every day
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Reviews

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Perrigo Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 1%/5% 9 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Drying (1) Expensive (1) No Scent (1)
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karafelbon

1 year ago · Combination Skin
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This helped clear my cheek acne in two weeks without purging. It was also painless but I do advise to moisturize heavily and properly as this gel...

This helped clear my cheek acne in two weeks without purging. It was also painless but I do advise to moisturize heavily and properly as this gel can be drying. (Keep in mind that everyone’s skin is different!!!)

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jade

4 months ago · Sensitive Skin
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I got this from my doctor a couple weeks ago. It is such an awesome product that totally cleared up my skin. Please only get this if you have...

I got this from my doctor a couple weeks ago. It is such an awesome product that totally cleared up my skin. Please only get this if you have insurance, It's expensive LOL.