Comparison between Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel vs. OXY Benzoyl Peroxide Spot Treatment

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 3
Components only in Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel 8
Uniqueness: 72.7%
Components only in OXY Benzoyl Peroxide Spot Treatment 17
Uniqueness: 85.0%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Benzoyl Peroxide
1
Benzoyl Peroxide
2
Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
2
Water
3
Disodium Edetate
3
Butylene Glycol
4
Poloxamer 182
4
Carbomer
5
Carbomer 940
5
Chlorphenesin
6
Propylene Glycol
6
Citric Acid
7
Acrylates Copolymer
7
Dimethyl Isosorbide
8
Glycerin
8
Disodium EDTA
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: , Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Hair structure improvement
Effects unique for Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel:
Hair gloss
Effects unique for Benzoyl Peroxide Spot Treatment:
Antioxidant, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Regeneration, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating
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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
2 out of 11
18%
chemical
7 out of 11
64%
natural
7 out of 20
35%
chemical
10 out of 20
50%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Propylene Glycol#6Glycerin#8Benzoyl Peroxide#1
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Butylene Glycol#3Benzoyl Peroxide#1
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#6

Detailed view

Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel vs. OXY Benzoyl Peroxide Spot Treatment
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Benzoyl Peroxide

Origin: chemical
Role: Antiacne agent, Oxidizing agent
Cleansing
Acne fighting
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Benzoyl Peroxide is very effective against acne. It destroys Propionibacterium acnes - a bacteria that causes this problem. That's why it works so great. It also helps to renew and exfoliate dead cells helping to make the skin cleaner. You can find this component in many anti-acne products.

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