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Beauty & Personal Care · Acne Spot Treatments

Is 10% benzoyl peroxide better than 2.5%?

Reviewer consensus

Not necessarily. Several specialist-community threads point out that clinical evidence shows 2.5% benzoyl peroxide can be roughly as effective as 10% while being significantly less irritating and less likely to bleach fabrics. The 10% formulas are most useful as targeted spot treatments on stubborn or cystic spots, not as all-over leave-on products.

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