This oil-free, medicated, ultra-light lotion with 5% benzoyl peroxide helps fight existing acne breakouts and prevent future breakouts on the face or body. It controls excess oil, soothes skin, and visibly calms redness, while its hydrating properties minimize dryness and flaking.

Unlike most benzoyl peroxide-based acne products, Clear Acne Extra Strength Cream 5% BP contains no harsh or skin-aggravating ingredients that can make acne worse. Instead, you get a truly gentle formula with the gold standard anti-acne ingredient benzoyl peroxide.

All Paula’s Choice products are 100% fragrance free, clinically proven to be non-irritating, and never tested on animals.

This oil-free, medicated, ultra-light lotion with 5% benzoyl peroxide helps fight existing acne breakouts and prevent future breakouts on the face or body. It controls excess oil, soothes skin, and visibly calms redness, while its hydrating properties minimize dryness and flaking. It’s even appropriate for skin prone to cystic acne.

Apply after cleansing and exfoliating. If dryness or peeling occurs, reduce frequency of application to once per day/every other day. For daytime, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.

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Key Ingredients
Benzoyl Peroxide⁠, Allantoin⁠, Bisabolol⁠

All Ingredients
Water⁠, Benzoyl Peroxide⁠, Propylene Glycol⁠, Bisabolol⁠, Allantoin⁠, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer⁠, Hydroxyethylcellulose⁠, Sodium Citrate⁠, Laureth-4⁠, Caprylyl Glycol⁠, Sodium Hydroxide⁠, Disodium EDTA⁠, Hexylene Glycol⁠, Phenoxyethanol⁠