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50% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 102 in skincare
Sample
94 redditors with explicit opinion · 6 positive · 5 negative · 1 neutral
Score0.511 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 25–75% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Reddit Confirmed — Threshold-based label from our methodology.
Sources
r/acne, r/SkincareAddicts, r/SkincareAddiction
PanOxyl · skincare
Reddit Confirmed
PanOxyl benzoyl peroxide
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Amazon vs Reddit
Amazon loves it. Reddit isn't sold.
On Amazon: ★4.8 from 133 reviews — that's roughly 95% positive.
On Reddit: 50% of 94 redditors recommend it.
The gap of 45 points is unusual and worth reading the cons before you buy.
Direct quotes
What 34 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/Any_Isopod8584
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r/acne
the culprit. The best things that helped me were anything that killed acne bacteria, so clindamycin RX and benzoyl peroxide (Panoxyl face wash or a BP gel). Clindamycin was amazing, but I couldn’t be on it for too long because it’s an antibiotic and my acne eventually returned af
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u/natureDolly
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r/SkincareAddicts
the benzoyl peroxide panoxyl was a total game changer for my bacne. OP, let your skin recover from this salicylic acid breakout. Sounds like it got irritated and your barrier got messed up with. Then try the BP panoxyl a couple times a week and Differin. Also make sure your hair
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u/auntieboogers
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r/acne
my skin. I wanted to come up with an affordable routine that actually works. I finally cleared my skin with panoxyl benzoyl peroxide face wash- I started with the 4% then when I finished that bottle, I bought the 10% bottle. Anua 70% heartleaf toner in the morning after I wash. I
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u/PixiePoogle
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r/SkincareAddiction
I was using a Cerave Salicylic Acid wash in the AM and then Panoxyl in the PM. It actually helped clear up ALL of my acne
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u/Nervous_Bit_6327
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r/SkincareAddiction
i wanted to try benzoyl peroxide mostly for my back acne
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u/massivehandcramps
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r/SkincareAddiction
several companies including cerave and panoxyl have been sued for containing unacceptably high levels of benzene
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"Benzoyl peroxide wash panoxyl 10% works for me"
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"This is usually caused by having your hair cut with clippers/razors that aren't properly disinfected. Panoxyl will definitely help, it has benzoyl peroxide which is the gold standard for treating acne. The other comme…"
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"line treatment: so it does take a process of trial and error to figure out what works, BUT have you tried benzoyl peroxide yet? pick up a bottle of panoxyl 4% creamy wash at a drugstore (don’t get the 10% one — it is …"
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"worse until literally a month ago. i use vanicream face wash every day and every other day or so i will use PanOxyl benzoyl peroxide face wash. i just started using PanOxyl and it is a GAME CHANGER. i think that was t…"
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"he said in a other comment he used Panoxyl 10%, which is a face cleanser with benzoyl peroxide."
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"panoxyl face wash is amazing and has benzoyl peroxide in it, my holy grail"
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"I feel you. Keep trying. I had even tried a cream benzyl peroxide shower gel that was stronger than panoxyl & didnt get results. i tried lathering up panoxyl & giving it a couple minutes & have had clear skin for a co…"
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"the benzoyl peroxide panoxyl was a total game changer for my bacne. OP, let your skin recover from this salicylic acid breakout. Sounds like it got irritated and your barrier got messed up with. Then try the BP panoxy…"
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"This is what works for me: Wash face with cerave salicylic acid cleanser, rinse, wash face with panoxyl benzoyl peroxide face wash Apply vanicream moisturizer and cerave retinol Apply adapalene gel and benzoyl peroxid…"
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"believe me alot of it will go away in some time Skincare : start with 4 things : simple daily cleanser , benzoyl peroxide cleanser (panoxyl) , differin cream and a good moisturizer with peptides and ceramides because …"
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"I second this! PanOxyl face wash with 10% Benzoyl peroxide. Dab some on your breakouts and leave for 5 mins then wash off. Be careful bc peroxide will stain clothes and towels. I then cover with a pimple patch so I do…"
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"Benzoyl peroxide as the face wash? Like panoxyl?"
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"i would definitely look into accutane and antibiotics if you can’t do that: panoxyl benzoyl peroxide wash (careful it can bleach clothing and hair) continue using the salicylic acid as you are, especially during break…"
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"them on active acne can actually cause irritation for most people, what id recommend for you is to give panoxyl benzoyl proxide a try for about 2 weeks and if you can afford getting salicylic acid go for it since you’…"
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"Panoxyl product with benzoyl peroxide - do your research tho it can be really drying in combination with other agents"
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"Target , Walmart, Ulta, any place that sells skin care really. I would recommend the panoxyl acne treatment 10% Benzol Peroxide bar soap and use it every other day when you shower, making sure to let it sit on your ba…"
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"I use PanOxyl acne body wash on my back and prescription benzoyl peroxide and adapalene gel .3/2.5%"
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"my skin. I wanted to come up with an affordable routine that actually works. I finally cleared my skin with panoxyl benzoyl peroxide face wash- I started with the 4% then when I finished that bottle, I bought the 10% …"
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"on the skin than retinol. If you notice your skin getting a bit dry and flaky, I would stop using the PanOxyl. It has benzoyl peroxide in it and that can be very drying. Instead you can use a clean gentle cleanser in …"
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"Panoxyl maximum strength benzoyl peroxide face wash 🙏🙏🙏"
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"other. Wash your sheets and pillowcases and towels at least weekly. Dial antibacterial gold bar soap and panoxyl benzoyl peroxide face wash go with the sensitive skin 4 or 5% option. Shower at minimum every other day …"
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"I use sulfur soap for body acne but idk if it would be strong enough in this case. Some people recommend panoxyl wash too (but the active is benzoyl peroxide, so you're using it already)"
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"the moisturizer, and SPF. Then, add in one active ingredient at a time. I would personally start with a benzoyl peroxide wash like PanOxyl (at 4-5% strength) a few nights a week in place of your other cleanser, then r…"
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"will be immensely helpful here, too. Mist your face with it often, it is antibacterial! I’d recommend a benzoyl peroxide face wash such as panoxyl for now. Let it sit on your skin before rinsing it off. Make sure you …"
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"to yours. Now I only have some scaring and some very small pimple left. Alternate between retina and panoxyl benzoil peroxide. And don’t forget to hydrate your skin with good lotion I personally use eucerin complete r…"
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"from Germany just bought that product from a german site cause it was on sale haha but no worries, I have PanOxyl benzol peroxide is that similiar?"
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The conversations we're watching.
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r/SkincareAddiction
Product Question Salicylic Acid Vs Benzoyl
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Product Request Panoxyl Benzoyl Peroxide 4 Or 10
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Psa Benzoyl Peroxide
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r/SkincareAddiction
Ba Head Shoulders Clinical Strength Fixed The
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Beforeafter My 2 Year Acne Progress
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Dealing With Single Large Pimples
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After Many Many Years
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Breaking More As A Receptionist
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