Stridex Maximum 2% Salicylic Acid Versus Panoxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength
Updated on April 01, 2024
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 oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Stridex Maximum 2% Salicylic Acid 12 ingredients
Panoxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Stridex Maximum 2% Salicylic Acid 12 ingredients
Panoxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Benzoyl Peroxide 10%
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingDimethicone
Emollient
Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
CleansingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzoyl Peroxide 10%, Carbomer, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, PEG-40 Stearate, Propanediol, Water, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, T-Butyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum
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!
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When to use
Stridex Maximum 2% Salicylic Acid 12 ingredients
Panoxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength 20 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Stridex Maximum 2% Salicylic Acid 12 ingredients
This is something that is consistently in my routine. I've been using this for over 10 years. I can't believe this still actually works. This is FA safe and helps with flare ups, especially when used in combination with a sulfur mask.
I like using this in the AM on non retinoid days as a short contact treatment. I find that if I leave it on all day my face becomes super dry. I leave it on for Show more
This was the Ride or Die, the absolute GOAT of affordable 2% BHAs before its reformulation at the end of 2019. The reformulation made the product far more sudsy and less effective. Previously it applied like water and left no trace behind, sinking in deeply and de-clogging congested skin like a champ. Now it bubbles a little while applying, and dries to form a visible film over the surface of the Show more
Panoxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength 20 ingredients
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
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.
