Acnecide Face Wash Gel 5% Benzoyl Peroxide 50g

The two sides of the clear skin photo with me wearing headphones was taken a few hours ago. The three photos that follow—of the side, front, and lower half of my face—were taken just before I started using the face wash. The rest of the photos were taken over the months as I used the face wash twice a day religiously. My skin was never spot-prone; I only ever had such an attack of acne five years ago, I underwent a facial treatment for another skin concern that also happened to resolved my acne issues. This current breakout began at the beginning of 2025, and I suspect it is hormonal. I swapped face towels for single-use disposable ones. I tried clarifying wash, serum and cream sets such as Alumiers, which cost me over £150 a month and was recommended by my aesthetician. She meant well and I have worked with her for years; the theory was that these acid-based products would exfoliate and clear my skin and pores. Nothing worked for me; my breakouts were mostly bumps beneath the skin of various sizes and these clarifying products will never reach that deep. I noticed my little sister had this Acnecide face wash in her bag, so I searched for it and found it on Amazon. I had no expectations; in fact, I regarded it with little trust as much more sophisticated products had let me down. I received the first tube on 15 July, and it cost under £7. I washed my face by massaging the gel with a little water on a wet face for 45 seconds, then left it on for 5 minutes before rinsing it off. My face did itch a lot for about 15 minutes, but this only happened three more times before it stopped. Over the weeks, I did increase how long I left the gel on my face before rinsing it off. I am not recommending you do the same, as all skin is different, but I did many times leave the wash on for an hour and occasionally forgot I had it on for a few more hours. It is drying, so I have been applying deeply moisturising, barrier-repairing creams. Nothing expensive—simple barrier repair cream was good enough. After washing it off, I did apply rose water to my face. My skin got ‘worse’ before it got better. This product surfaces all the lumps, causing a lot of white cysts that will burst on their own. Also, the surfacing pimples can crowd in the same area and my skin becomes a bit sore and itchy, and they will burst randomly in the shower, so the first six weeks were crazy. I didn’t burst the spots on purpose, but once they did on their own, I would help push out the build-up, and it did scare me how deep the build-up was rooted in my skin. I never forced or squeezed hard; I just wanted to clear what was already there. Eventually, I ran out of bumps to surface and the cream seemed to be brightening my dark pimple scars. I am still using the wash twice a day; I apply it for 15 minutes before rinsing. There is a leave-on gel, which I tried a few times in the beginning, but it was too drying, and applying cream on top seemed to cause issues for me. Sorry, this was a long jog of a read. I don’t normally leave reviews. I also wish I took more photos when my skin was looking the craziest in the first two months. I only took the photos to inspect my skin; I never planned to make this review. Only as I was about to wash my face did I remember the photos, and I wanted to measure my progress. I was so impressed, I thought I ought to do the decent thing and maybe spread my positive experience with this little wash.

Was really nervous to use as i have sensitive skin but it felt really gentle wasnt drying either used once to twice a week and it really helped my acne and even helped cleared body acne too! Very easy to use just apply on clean wet skin and leave for a minute or 2 and rinse and lasted ages!

I’ve struggled with acne for a long time and tried countless creams that either did nothing or left my skin red and irritated. This 5% Benzoyl Peroxide gel is the first one that has actually worked without those harsh side effects for me. The effectiveness is incredible. I noticed a massive difference within just two days—my active spots started to disappear, and the overall redness went down quickly. It’s so effective that my wife even started using it after seeing how fast my skin cleared up, and she’s had the same great results. In terms of ease of use, the gel has a smooth, non-greasy texture that absorbs fast. Unlike other treatments I’ve tried, this one didn't cause any stinging or major dryness, though I do make sure to use a good moisturiser alongside it. One quick tip for others: Be careful with your towels and pillowcases, as it can bleach coloured fabrics! But as a treatment, it’s excellent value for money because you only need a tiny amount for it to work. If you've had no luck with other products, I’d highly recommend giving this a go.

I’ve repurchased this several times now, which says a lot about how well it’s worked for me. I have acne-prone skin, and in my experience this has been particularly effective at helping with bacterial acne. After using it consistently, I noticed fewer inflamed breakouts and my skin generally looked much calmer. It’s one of the few acne products I’ve tried that has delivered noticeable results rather than just making big promises. That said, it’s important to manage expectations. What works for one type of acne may not work for another, and I can only speak from my own experience. For me, it has been most helpful with the bacterial breakouts I tend to get. One thing I’d strongly recommend is not using it too frequently when you first start. I personally avoid using it daily because I find it can be quite drying. Using it every day left my skin feeling tight and irritated, so I prefer to use it a few times a week instead. A good moisturiser is definitely worth incorporating into your routine to help counteract the dryness that benzoyl peroxide can cause. It’s also worth being careful when using this product, as benzoyl peroxide can bleach or stain dark fabrics. Make sure you rinse it off thoroughly and wash your hands afterwards to avoid accidentally damaging towels, pillowcases, or clothing. My only real criticism is the price. The tube isn’t especially large, and if you’re using it regularly you’ll likely need to repurchase it fairly often. I do wish you got a bit more product for the money. Overall, despite being on the expensive side for the amount provided, this has become a staple in my skincare routine because it genuinely works for my skin. If you struggle with bacterial acne and are prepared to use it carefully alongside a good moisturiser, it’s definitely worth considering.

Definitely works to get rid of acne!

Bought with Face Cream for my daughter. She's been using a week and can say there's a definite improvement. It's non greasy and little goes a long way. No smell or stinging on application and no reaction or irritation. S he's very happy with results and says has made a big difference compared to many other products she's tried. Would definitely recommend.

Still using, going well, dried up skin really quickly and finishes quickly. Unfortunately mine was faulty. Cap was broken when I got it.

Works well and does help problem areas just make sure not to use it every day as can dry your skin out. Would definitely recommend as it cleared my skin up.