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Perrigo Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 1%/5% Versus Aczone (dapsone) Gel, 7.5%

Facial Treatment
Facial Treatment
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Overview

What they are

These products are both facial treatments. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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
0 / 0 May worsen Eczema Icon
May worsen EczemaMay worsen Eczema Icon

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.

(dapsone) Gel, 7.5%
Ethoxydiglycol Humectant, Solvent
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Ethoxydiglycol is a synthetic solvent.

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Methylparaben Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon
PreservativePreservative Icon ParabenParaben Icon 2 Concerns

Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

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Acrylamide

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Isohexadecane Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.

Polysorbate 80 Emulsifying
0 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
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Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.

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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.

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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Ingredient Ratings

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Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 1%/5%
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(dapsone) Gel, 7.5%
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When to use

108 Routines
52% use in am
48% use in pm
86% use every day
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124 Routines
70% use in am
30% use in pm
93% 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
Review

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.

Aczone (dapsone) Gel, 7.5% 6 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
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KatieSmith_986

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Game changer for hormonal acne.