Malezia Acne Treatment Gel (2.5% Micronized Benzoyl Peroxide) Versus Azclear Action Medicated Lotion
Updated on April 08, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Malezia Acne Treatment Gel (2.5% Micronized Benzoyl Peroxide) 7 ingredients
Azclear Action Medicated Lotion 9 ingredients
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Malezia Acne Treatment Gel (2.5% Micronized Benzoyl Peroxide) 7 ingredients
Azclear Action Medicated Lotion 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.
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!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
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Malezia Acne Treatment Gel (2.5% Micronized Benzoyl Peroxide) 7 ingredients
Azclear Action Medicated Lotion 9 ingredients
Reviews
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Malezia Acne Treatment Gel (2.5% Micronized Benzoyl Peroxide) 7 ingredients
Criminally underrated product; so much more gentle than other BP products on the market while still effective. I’m on my third or fourth tube and will continue to re-buy.
THIS IS IT!!!!!!!!! Y’all, I have been using acne.org bp for a long time now. The price was always right for the amount but I noticed it’d aggravate my skin once I started tazortene. I already use Malezia’s cleanser and moisturizer so I decided to get their bp. It’s FAR superior to any bp I’ve tried. The formulation is moisturizing and feels great on the skin. It doesn’t aggravate my skin and it Show more
Azclear Action Medicated Lotion 9 ingredients
It might be a bit early to give a good review, but I’ve been using this for a week now and I’m shocked at how well it’s working for me! I have Rosacea (Papulopustular/Acne) and EXTREMELY reactive/sensitive skin. I’m basically semi allergic to every single product on earth and literally CANNOT wear sunscreen or 99.9% of moisturisers.
I tried finacea (prescription azelaic acid) and within 2 days Show more
I’ve been using this product for over a month now. My acne prone skin is noticeably clearer, far less red and the hormonal breakouts that I do have are substantially smaller and less inflamed. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to clear stubborn acne, it’s one of the only products that has made a noticeable difference to my skin.
It can have a drying effect and does tingle the Show more
