PanOxyl Benzoyl Peroxide Cream 4% vs Paula's Choice Acne Body Spray

PanOxyl

Paula's Choice

An acne treatment built around Benzoyl peroxide, for hydration and barrier repair.

An acne treatment built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Acne treatment

21 ingredients

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USD 30.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Benzoyl peroxide1
An antibacterial acne treatment that kills C. acnes.
Benzoyl Peroxide

Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Dimethicone, Palmitic Acid
Acne Fighting1
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Benzoyl Peroxide

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Palmitic Acid, PEG-40 Stearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Lauric Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Lauric Acid, Polysorbate 20
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Lauric Acid

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Benzoyl Peroxide
Oxidising
0 / —
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Acne Fighting
Xanthan Gum
Cleansing
0-1 / —
Carbomer
Gel Forming
1 / 0
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
2 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Citrate
Buffering
0 / —
Sodium Chloride
Fragrance
0-1 / —
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
0 / 1
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
Perfuming
0-1 / —
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Polysorbate 20
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
- Brightening
- Reduces Irritation
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Emollient
- Brightening
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
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