Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser 10% Benzoyl Peroxide
What it's good for
Key actives from our research database. Click any to read the full evidence dossier.
Kills the bacteria that cause inflammatory acne. The first thing to reach for when you have red, painful pimples.
Good for: Anti-acne
A workhorse hydrator that pulls water into your skin. In nearly every good moisturizer for a reason.
Good for: Hydrating
Evidence behind the ingredients
Real citations from our research database, one per tracked active in this product. Click any ingredient name to read its full evidence dossier.
Kills the bacteria that cause inflammatory acne. The first thing to reach for when you have red, painful pimples.
Barbieri JS et al. Benzoyl Peroxide-Containing Products and Benzene: Where Are We Now After Recalls, and How Should We Move Forward? JAMA Dermatology. 2025;161(8). doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2025.1694 — Viewpoint examining benzene formation risk in benzoyl peroxide products following product recalls; discusses monitoring and regulatory considerations for BPO safety.
Barbieri JS et al. The Role of Formulation in Benzene Formation in Benzoyl Peroxide Products. JAMA Dermatology. 2025;161(4). doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2024.6443 — Quality improvement study examining how OTC benzoyl peroxide product formulation characteristics affect detected benzene concentration levels.
Huang CY et al., Comparative Efficacy of Pharmacological Treatments for Acne Vulgaris: A Network Meta-Analysis of 221 Randomized Controlled Trials, Annals of Family Medicine 2023;21(4):358-369 — BPO combinations among most effective topical regimens for acne
A workhorse hydrator that pulls water into your skin. In nearly every good moisturizer for a reason.
Danby SG et al., Different types of emollient cream exhibit diverse physiological effects on the skin barrier in adults with atopic dermatitis, Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 2022;47(6):1154-1164 — glycerol+urea emollient delivered superior barrier-strengthening and irritant protection
Youssef R et al., Glycerol 85% efficacy on atopic skin and its microbiome: a randomized controlled trial, Journal of Dermatological Treatment 2021;32(7):730-736 — topical glycerol 85% RCT on atopic skin
Evans NJ et al., Human axillary skin condition is improved following incorporation of glycerol into the stratum corneum from an antiperspirant formulation, Archives of Dermatological Research 2017;309(9):739-748 — 4% glycerol penetrated axillary SC, reduced irritation, improved hydration
Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.
Layering conflicts
Ingredients in this product that can react with common actives. Avoid stacking unless noted.
- Vitamin Cmedium
Benzoyl peroxide breaks down vitamin C, making both less effective. Use one in the morning and the other at night.
- Retinolmedium
Benzoyl peroxide can break down retinol. Use one in the morning and the other at night, or pick a stabilized formula made to combine them.
- Tretinoinmedium
Benzoyl peroxide breaks down tretinoin unless they're in a stabilized formula made to combine them. Use one in the morning and the other at night.
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