Glasshouse Pharmaceuticals Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution Versus Perrigo Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 1%/5%
Updated on May 28, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe prescription. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Glasshouse Pharmaceuticals Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution 5 ingredients
Perrigo Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 1%/5% 9 ingredients
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What's inside (and what isn't)
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Glasshouse Pharmaceuticals Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution 5 ingredients
Perrigo Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 1%/5% 9 ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium 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.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterClindamycin Phosphate is a prescription antiobiotic used to treat acne.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient.
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