Product Reviews Rated 4.26 out of 5 stars
811 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Great product when used correctly! I'm a licensed esthetician and I love this product for my problamtic skin! It really transformed my skin and helps me clear up and control my acne flare ups. This product works wonders when USED CORRECTLY! This product is very strong and powerful so introducing it into your skin care routine needs to be gradual. A lot of reviews say this overly dried out there skin which will 100% happen if you use too much or too often. I started to notice over drying in my problem areas so I cut back on usage and my skin is back to normal. If you're wanting to try this product start by using once every other day to build a tolerance. After that increase to once a day and for very acneic skin you can work up to usage twice a day. If you see over drying just cut back on usage of the product and the dryness should go away! And always remember skin care is all about trial and error until you find what's best for your skin so don't give up finding those perfect products that work for you!
Most Helpful Critical Review Just an okay product I've been dealing with acne and breakouts for more than half of my life now so I've practically tried every product out there. This product is 7.5% benzoyl peroxide which is a low concentration so it didn't do much for my skin. In summary, it didn't help, but it didn't worsen my skin.
I tried this product on numerous occasions to give it a fair review. I used it on a visible pimple for at least a week but it did not get any smaller until I stopped using it. It did however, DARKEN my spot, although it did not dry out the area like stronger spot treatments typically do. I also used it on areas that I could feel were about to breakout and form a pimple, but it did not reduce the size or prevent them from coming out. I also used it on small bumps that I've had but it didn't do anything either. I also had my brother try it out but it also did not help or improve his skin. Benzoyl peroxide is not very effective for us.
The formula does not sting or have a smell. It's not sticky and it looks clear so it does not leave any residue on your skin. I don't think it should be called a serum though since it's not a thin, runny consistency. It is more like a thinner gel. The tube is a nice design though.
Everyone's skin is different though so maybe it will work for you.
Reviewed by 811 customers This works but use with caution! 5
SlowPoke from Dallas, Texas
This is far most the best working, cheapest and fastest acne spot treatment I have used. However, please use it with caution because benzyl peroxide is a very powerful ingredient on the skin. I recommend applying it on the acne for just two hours at first and then rinsing if off when you first introduce it on your skin, I use the tip of the applicator instead of applying it with my finger. The applicator is also by far the best one I have used so far for acne spot treatment products. I like that its see through, so you when the product will be coming out. Now I have been using this over a month and all my acne with white pus heads are gone and when I am on my period I dont get upset since I know I have this by my side. For the reviews that said their skin burnt off, I completely understand because that happened to me when I used it wrong the first time and left it on overnight and reapplied it again in the morning. That is not how you should be using it. Only a few hours, take some days off in between (depending on how sensitive your skin is) and then when your skin gets adjusted after two weeks or so. Best of luck! Hope this works for you as well as it did for me :)
Burned my skin and created a scab 1
KD from DC
Be careful with this. Use on a very small area first! This burned my skin and scab formed and left a bad mark.
Good for oily skin 4
EllessKay from Florida
I introduced this product by using it ~as needed~ but now I use it every morning and every other night before moisturizing. It doesn't make my skin oily at all; in fact, it dried out my skin at first but was resolved over time. It hasn't really cleared any acne (yet) but it has helped prevent breakouts because I barely get them now. I'm giving it four stars because I feel I haven't seen the full benefits that the description of the product goes into. It also leaves a white film that flakes when you use it as a spot treatment, and it also makes my face very red (temporarily) after I use it.
Alligator Skin 3
TLang from Florida
this product dries your skin out so bad. I had one large pimple on my chin so I put some of this on & it caused my chin to peel like a snake shedding. it's awful!!
Doesn't work 1
Silver from SoCal
I've tried this for a couple of weeks. I've applied it when the acne starts and doesn't heal it just makes area red, itchy and doesn't speed up the process either. Also the serum itself turns like glue(elmers glue) and rubs off completely after dries. I've tried it when the acne becomes whitehead and also makes it red, itchy and doesn't dry it up either. I'm better off using a patch when the acne comes to head at least it gets the stuff out. I don't recommend. I have oily skin, kinda sensitive.
miracle cure 5
Dannie528 from CT
I have always suffered from oily, acne prone skin. Now I'm menopausal (so hormones are crazy) and as a teacher, I wear a mask for long hours at a time. Suffice it to say, my acne was out of control. I'm talking 5-6 cystic zits on my chin alone. It was painful and awful for my self esteem. I apply a thin layer of this to my entire face (not eye area) after washing and using toner. I wait for it to dry and apply my moisturizer. It's only been a week but my face is finally clearing up. For many this will be a spot treatment, but for people like me that are prone to cystic acne, it is a full face treatment used once to twice daily. Like I said before, I have oily skin and it's not sensitive, so as long as I moisture, I'm fine, but this could definitely irritate sensitive skin types or those with dryer skin.
Miracle product 5
Daya from California
I have dealt with hormonal acne due to birth control for the past two years. I have only been using this product for about two weeks and the results I am seeing exceed some of the higher end products I have bought to control my acne. If you suffer from acne and have tried everything you have to give this product a chance it truly is a miracle product. It does dry the skin so having a hydrating moisturizer is a must but it truly fights stubborn acne.
I would reccomend this product! 5
Samantha from Monroe, NC
I've recently stopped taking my birth control pill and my acne has gotten terrible - I've been getting very hormonal, cystic pimples. I used to have pretty clear skin with only an occasional breakout, but with stopping my birth control and getting older, my skin has been going through some major changes. I have VERY fair, sensitive skin and have never been able to use anything with benzoyl peroxide because it would irritate my skin and cause scaly red marks (totally making my acne problem WORSE) - but I got this product (and some other acne products) as a freebie from Ulta with a purchase and I decided to use it as it only has 5% benzoyl peroxide and some other ingredients that I hadn't used before. I'm in a wedding this weekend and got these two horrendous pimples on my chin, but using this as a spot treatment for the past few days has almost gotten rid of them completely. I just used this as a spot treatment and didn't use over wide areas of my skin and started off with once in the a.m. and before bed in the p.m. (after cleansing my face), and had no problems with irritation. I would definitely recommend this product!
Great for cystic acne and nodules pimples! 5
Total_honest_ from SD
I suffer with hormonal acne and get it all over my chin and cheek. I've tired every acne treatment and they seem to either be too drying or not even work, till I found this amazing product! This brand absolutely amazing! And if you ever have those pimples underneath the skin this is the product for you!!!!
Miracle product 5
Amanda from USA
I've tried every product you can imagine for hormonal acne and I can honestly say I don't know what type of magical potion this is but it works and it works incredibly fast!! Definitely worth the money! I'm so glad I tried it!
Hormonal acne/maskne 5
Amanda from Washington
This is now my holy grail. Once I hit my 30s I started experiencing lovely hormonal cystic acne breakouts on my jaw line and chin, and working in Healthcare wearing a mask 40 hours a week only made those breakouts worse. I tried everything, including 100 dollar serums, and nothing made these painful cysts go away. I started using this once a day, and my skin has all but cleared up! I still get the occasional cyst around my period, but using this daily keeps it under control.
For my girls with MASKNE 5
Z from Virginia Beach, VA
I have always had okay skin. But when I began wearing masks, due to COVID, my skin changed completely. I would break out every day. I did not feel like myself.
This product helps control my maskne. I am a teacher and I have to wear a mask all day while I teach. When I wash my face every evening, I apply this product, and it keeps my skin controlled.
I have dry skin so I am always weary of products that fight acne because it normally dries my skin out. I layer this product with the URBAN SKINRX Brightening serum and a Korean snail repair cream. Layering this product with hydrating products is essential.
I highly recommend giving this product a try if you struggle with Maskne. It changed my life!
Works well 5
Silvia from Menifee, California
It works well if you use it at the start of a breakout, otherwise takes time but better than nothing. It does leave a bit of white film if you use it as a spot treatment.
Heals Hormonal Acne Quickly 5
AcneCyster from Atlanta, GA
I'm 24 and experience hormonal acne. I was having pretty bad flare ups on my forehead and cheeks (papules & comedones). I used it once at night, on top of my moisturizer. The appearance of my pimples SIGNIFICANTLY diminished after one night of use . It's now day two of use , and the breakout is almost fully healed. I am shocked and impressed!
I did use this on top of my moisturizer, and experienced a slight tingling sensation. I would not recommend applying this before moisturizer unless your skin is very tolerant. I also personally think one application a day is more than sufficient based on the results I observed .
My New Fave! 5
Nina from Northern California
In addition to replacing my Clinique Even Better Facial lotion with Urban Skin RX's Complexion Protection Moisturizer, I also replaced my Clinique All-Over Clearing Treatment with this product. Definitely helped with the adult acne!
The absolute best 5
Vanessa < 33 from Las Vegas
I was skeptical at first because I saw bad reviews every now and then but I've been applying it every night for around a month. It completely cleared up my forehead and if I put it on a breakout, by the morning it's always significantly smaller. Total game changer, absolutely worth every penny in my opinion.
Did not work 1
Eva from Dallas,TX
Been using for two weeks for a minor breakout. Not working at all.
Acne/Hyperpigmentation Sufferers Rejoice 5
LizG from Chicago
As someone who has struggled with acne since puberty, this product works amazingly. As an adult, I now struggle with irritable hormonal, cystic (occasionally) acne just on my jawline and since using this treatment the irritation and inflammation was reduced on the first night. As the product states, it's advanced strength, so don't take that lightly. I would not recommend using as a serum unless your acne is more severe. Do not mix with other chemicals until tolerance is built because this will burn or aggravate the skin. I now only need to use it a few nights a week as I alternate treatments since my skin can become use to products after a few months but this stuff always works great. My spots are fading and new acne has been kept at bay. Still on my first tube since November, a little goes a long way. Try this out! You will not be disappointed.
The Best! 5
Lindsey from New York
This is the only spot treatment that is worth a d*mn, IMO. It clears up spots IMMEDIATELY!
Not sure I would use as a serum, very harsh. But it is perfect as a pot treatment and I hope that it is never discontinued!
Did absolutely nothing 1
Princess from Nj
Not worth it save your money didn't help my skin at all
Clear skin!! 5
Liv from Hillsboro OR
This serum cleared my skin up almost instantly & has been keeping it clear!! My skin got really bad from wearing the masks, & my checks were rock hard. This has really helped me without drying my skin out!
I will buy this product again and again 5
Aneekie from Hagerstown Maryland
I wash my face with the soap each morning,moisturizer and use the spot treatment at night just on the spots am chocolate completion so I use it very light.
Less breaks since use 5
Melanin Poppin from California
Helps with my adult acne. Makes my breakouts more manageable and I'm relieved to have found a go-to product that works on the melanin
It really works! 5
Gina from Philadelphia, PA
I am so glad I gave this a try it isn't remove my stubborn breakout
Good serum for normal skin 4
Meenalu from Lanett, AL
It acts fast and it's not aggressive, but it's not suitable for sensitive skin.