Valeant Biacna Topical Gel Versus Perrigo Duac Gel (Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide 1.2% / 5% Gel)
Updated on May 28, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both prescription. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Valeant Biacna Topical Gel 12 ingredients
Perrigo Duac Gel (Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide 1.2% / 5% Gel) 5 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Valeant Biacna Topical Gel 12 ingredients
Perrigo Duac Gel (Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide 1.2% / 5% Gel) 5 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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 WaterClindamycin Phosphate is a prescription antiobiotic used to treat acne.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient.
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Valeant Biacna Topical Gel 12 ingredients
Perrigo Duac Gel (Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide 1.2% / 5% Gel) 5 ingredients
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