Paula's Choice Clear Extra Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment With 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Versus Malezia Acne Treatment Gel (2.5% Micronized Benzoyl Peroxide)
Updated on January 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain benzoyl peroxide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and dry 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
Paula's Choice Clear Extra Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment With 5% Benzoyl Peroxide 14 ingredients
Malezia Acne Treatment Gel (2.5% Micronized Benzoyl Peroxide) 7 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Clear Extra Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment With 5% Benzoyl Peroxide 14 ingredients
Malezia Acne Treatment Gel (2.5% Micronized Benzoyl Peroxide) 7 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 WaterBenzoyl 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.
These properties make it great at fighting different types of acne, including cystic and inflammatory types of acne.
When targeting the bacteria in your pores, Benzoyl Peroxide has been shown to kill the bacteria without causing sensitivity. It also helps keep your skin's natural bacteria and biome balanced. Having a healthy biome protects your skin from external harmful factors.
Once Benzoyl Peroxide is absorbed into the skin, our bodies turn it into benzoic acid and quickly exits in urine.
When using Benzoyl Peroxide, it may be irritating for some people due to a variety of reasons, such as a broken skin barrier or just an allergic reaction. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Benzoyl PeroxideSodium 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 HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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Paula's Choice Clear Extra Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment With 5% Benzoyl Peroxide 14 ingredients
Malezia Acne Treatment Gel (2.5% Micronized Benzoyl Peroxide) 7 ingredients
Reviews
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Paula's Choice Clear Extra Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment With 5% Benzoyl Peroxide 14 ingredients
I use this with the Paula's Choice CLEAR pore normalizing cleanser 🫧 Using both together has been a game changer for my skin. I finally don't struggle with horrible breakouts. This is drying and can cause irritation if used wrong. Make sure you are using a good moisturizer after applying. I either spot treat when needed or once a week I will apply a small amount allover face before bed.
I’ve tried this product multiple times and every time it broke me out. I only put it on my problem areas as prevention + treatment and more of them appeared.
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
