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Stridex Max Strength Acne Pads Versus Panoxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength

Facial Treatment
Face Cleanser
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on May 18, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

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At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

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.

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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When to use

205 Routines
34% use in am
66% use in pm
73% use every day
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61% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Stridex Max Strength Acne Pads 12 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Great Value (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
DamDamfino's avatar

DamDamfino

1 year ago
Review

I've never had an issue with this product being too harsh.
It's not even that drying (you can sometimes feel like a "film" dry down on your skin if you put on too much, but it's not the skin that's drying out.)

I don't understand the hype of PC 2% BHA when stridex is not only
- much cheaper
- much easier to find and get your hands on (it's at every dollar store!)
- comes already on pads Show more

#great value
#no scent
#works well

Panoxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength 20 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 18 ratings
Drying (9) Great Value (8) Works Well (6)
sunniiev's avatar

sunniiev

1 year ago
Review

This is a staple in my routine. i’ve been using this for over 2 years and it keeps my skin clear from breakouts/rashes & reduced my texture. However, it is very drying so read the instructions for usage and f/u with a hydrating moisturizer if you have dry skin.

#great value
#drying
#no scent
#works well
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utr1cular1a

2 years ago
Review

Disenfecting, a bit drying, but worth it.
The peroxide is going to break down the dead skin cells and any dried blood in your pores. It helps to kill the bacteria in them, which causes pimples and cysts. I've been dealing with fairly severe acne for a while, and I have problems with skin picking, but this helps. Make sure to moisturize well with it. It's steadily been eradicating the infections Show more