PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant vs PanOxyl Benzoyl Peroxide Cream 10%

PanOxyl

PanOxyl

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

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

Acne treatment

15 ingredients

21 ingredients

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At a Glance

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BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

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

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Glycerin
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, 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

No concerns found

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Palmitic Acid, PEG-40 Stearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid

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Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
0 / —
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating

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 (in both products)
Buffering
0 / —
Sodium Chloride
Fragrance
0-1 / —
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
0 / 1
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Silica
Abrasive
0-1 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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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Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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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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Sodium Citrate
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Trisodium citrate
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