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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Samantha Holender

Benzoyl Peroxide vs. Salicylic Acid: Which Is Best for Your Acne?

Models with acne free skin after using benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid.

So, you have acne. Welcome to the club. You and 50 million other Americans have to deal with various types of acne. Thankfully, the best benzoyl peroxide products and the best salicylic acid products can absorb excess oil, unclog pores, and prevent future breakouts.

Both acne-fighting ingredients are easily accessible (you can even find them at the drugstore), available in various concentrations, and come in cleanser, spot treatment, and pimple sticker delivery methods. Despite their similarities, the ingredients work slightly differently (benzoyl peroxide targets bacteria and inflammation, while salicylic acid focuses on exfoliation and pore cleanout). Knowing which is best suited to handle your current skin concern is quite literally the key to a clearer complexion.

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