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Ingredients · Antibacterial

Benzoyl Peroxide

Also known as: bpo
antibacterial ✓ Doctor-validated Safety baseline 50/100 Photosensitizing Avoid in pregnancy

What it does

Kills C. acnes; can be drying.

Performance by skin type & concern

Skin typeConcernEfficacySafety
Oily acne
90/100
55/100

Pairs well & pairs poorly with

Synergies

  • Adapalene Established acne combo when applied at the right cadence.

Conflicts

  • Retinol medium BPO can oxidize retinol; alternate AM/PM rather than mixing.