What it is:A blemish treatment for breakout-prone skin.What it is formulated to do:This formula promotes a clear, healthy-looking complexion by controlling and treating acne. Benzoyl peroxide and tea tree oil target acne-causing bacteria and work to decongest pores.

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Questions & Answers for DDF Benzoyl Peroxide Gel

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Do you use all over the face or only on breakouts?

I was just wondering if you are supposed to use this all over the face at night or only on breakout areas (for me that is my chin area and sometimes forehead) i wasnt sure if it would irritate the parts of my face that are clear.

asked 2 years ago

jbean1124

(ny)

on Benzoyl Peroxide Gel

6 answers

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answer 1

I use it all over my face! I had a lot of acne on my cheeks, and small bumps everywhere else, along with blackheads and some whiteheads. I put it all over because I wanted everything to go away! While it hasn't completely taken away my blackheads, the rest of my skin has gotten SO much better. It's great.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

seanemarie

(New York City, NY)

answer 2

You should just use it on areas where you are prone to breaking out, it will help prevent new pimples if you use it consistently. That said, the new formula is so heavy there is no way I would put it all over my face.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

marsf

(SF, CA)

answer 3

I've been using as a spot treatment for only breakouts, and it's worked extremely well.

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

blueinthisworld

(Chicago, IL)

answer 4

I use it all over but if you never break out in certain areas just zone apply. Remember BP is a preventative, better at keeping breakouts from happening than getting rid of blemishes you already have.

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

dashgrl

(Anchorage, AK)

answer 5

I use it all over and no irritation. Be careful if you use it on your neck, it can be drying.

answered 2 years ago

bccgal

(Black Canyon City, AZ)

answer 6

To ensure all of your concerns are addressed, we recommend calling us at 1-877-SEPHORA for a skincare consultation by phone. Thanks!

answered 2 years ago

1877SEPHORA

(San Francisco, CA)

Question

what percentage of benzoyl peroxide?

asked 1 year, 11 months ago

xio89

(tijuana mexico)

on Benzoyl Peroxide Gel

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answer 1

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

marsf

(SF, CA)

answer 2

I believe its 5%.

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

jayhawksuperf

(Brooklyn, NY)

answer 3

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

rhonda88

(WI)

answer 4

Packaging states 5%

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

blueinthisworld

(Chicago, IL)

answer 5

Don't quote me but I believe it is 5%

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

jo11

(Calgary, AB)

answer 6

The DDF Benzoyl Peroxide Gel has 5% benzoyl peroxide. We hope this helps!

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

1877SEPHORA

(San Francisco, CA)

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How long does it take?

I just recently purchased it and it seems like it is making me breakout more than clearing up my skin. But I'm not sure if it is because it's getting all the bad stuff out? Does anyone know how long it takes before the product starts working?

asked 1 year, 4 months ago

Play

(Chicago, IL)

on Benzoyl Peroxide Gel

6 answers

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answer 1

For me it started working pretty immediately. In the first two days I noticed my skin clearing up. If it's making your skin break out, I would stop using it. Benzoyl Peroxide typically dries out acne and blackheads, it doesn't usually extract or "pull the bad stuff out."

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

seanemarie

(New York City, NY)

answer 2

It worked right away for me, so maybe it is just not the right chemical for you :/. Different things work for different people!

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

brachelle1

answer 3

2 weeks :) user.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

fayeded

(san francisco, ca)

answer 4

Have you tried using a BP wash along with it? That has helped me out quite a bit. Also, from my own personal experience, if you have the chance to go to a dermatologist, ask about ketocozanole shampoo. It was a miracle worker for me, literally. It's pretty cheap and worth a try.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

lolo14222

(mpls, mn)

answer 5

Since they changed the formula, I have noticed that this stuff is making my skin worse. I think it is too heavy now and may be clogging my pores. If you are having issues with breaking out, you might want to find something else. The old version of this product only made my skin slightly dry if I used it too often but it never made me break out. Too bad they altered the product because it used to be really good.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

marsf

(SF, CA)

answer 6

I used it for a month and now it's really calming my breakouts. In the beginning it made my skin peel a bit and I had one breakout but now I barely have any.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

jihae

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Does this bleach towels/sheets?

I've used Proactiv in the past and it took the colour out of towels, bed linens and clothes I was wearing while washing my face. Has anyone had any bleaching with using this Benzoyl Peroxide gel?

asked 1 year, 9 months ago

emerald583

(Victoria, BC)

on Benzoyl Peroxide Gel

6 answers

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answer 1

It hasn't bleached anything I've owned! I accidentally got some on one of my favorite black shirts, and nothing happened. It's pretty gentle, although it does warn on the bottle to not put it on dyed fabrics. So it might depend on the fabric if it will bleach or not.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

seanemarie

(New York City, NY)

answer 2

All Benzoyl Peroxide products can bleach colored clothing, obviously if you are using really strong stuff (10%) it will be worse but it can happen.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

marsf

(SF, CA)

answer 3

Yes, I have. My husband is always complaining about me ruining towels and pillow cases. But its worth it to me because it works so I just decide to deal with it and I use specific towels.

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

jayhawksuperf

(Brooklyn, NY)

answer 4

Yes I have. I had brown pillowcases that ended up with orange splotches. I have since changed to white ones and seems fine now.

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

jenrocc

(Ohio)

answer 5

I have also had problems with some products bleaching towels. This one, though, I have not had any problems with!

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

stbaker

(Ohio)

answer 6

Yep anything with BP bleaches whatever fabric it touches. Make surento wash your hands after using it and use white towels!

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

dashgrl

(Anchorage, AK)

Question

Moisturizer

I noticed that this product is making my skin dry and flake. I have been using this with the DDF oil-free moisturizer. I usually put on the moisturizer and then the gel. Are there any other ways to make my skin become less dry??

asked 2 years, 10 months ago

Beautyqueen6987

(Atlanta, GA)

on Benzoyl Peroxide Gel

4 answers

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answer 1

I would try two or three small drops of Josie Maran Organic Argan Oil in the evening. Wait 15 minutes and then apply the Benzoyl Peroxide Gel. It has amazing reviews and has worked wonders for me in conjunction with the BP Gel. In the morning I am using L'Occitane Shea Butter Ultra Rich Face Cream. I never would have thought I could use Shea butter on my face without breaking out, but it also works amazing when applied before the BP Gel.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

lindseykat

(Northern Virginia)

answer 2

I use organic jojoba oil from a health store/natural market. Only 3 or so drops will do wonders! Thing is, you have to use a sunscreen in conjunction.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

jeannarugby

(Gambrills, MD)

answer 3

I cut back to once a day with this product because it was drying out my skin, and I moisturize twice a day now (after applying the gel and then again at night), and I use a moisturizing foundation. It is still effective for me using it once a day, and the other products I am using have made up for the drying.

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

taralynnie

(Portland, OR)

answer 4

Hi, there! My recommendation is using a moisturizer that is not oil-free and non comedogenic. I would not use an oil-free moisturizer with benzoyl peroxide, because it is a strong and drying agent. The benzoyl peroxide dries the bacteria and oil out of your pores, and keeps them clear. So you need to give moisture back to your face and unfortunately a oil-free moisturizer does not provide a sufficient amount of moisture to your face. Try using Eucerin Moisturizing Creme. It is really thick stuff, and so you only need a dab. Divide your face into 4 sections: forehead, cheeks, chin, and nose. Then apply just a dab to each section. Again I say, be careful how much you put on. You only need a small dab. To much, and your face will feel and look greasy. It's non comedogenic, fragrance free, and isn't oil free. Its actually made to soothe and moisturize dry and flaking skin from over- drying treatments. I hope this helps! :)

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

stassia

(Denver, CO)

Question

2 oz. DDF Benzoyl Peroxide Gel withTea tree oil?

I used to order a 2 oz. DDF gel product with 5% benzoyl peroxide that does not say "with tea tree oil." I cannot find the product without tea tree oil now. Is with "tea tree oil" the new product that replaces without "tea tree oil"?

asked 4 years, 5 months ago

Anonymous

(Greer, SC)

on Benzoyl Peroxide Gel

3 answers

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answer 1

It still has tea tree oil in it. The front of the box always said "benzoyl peroxide 5% acne treatment" and the front of the bottle used to say "with tea tree oil". I am guessing they changed the packaging of the bottle to match the box.

answered 3 years, 4 months ago

ahump55

(Phoenixville, PA)

answer 2

I asked the Sephora rep about that today since the only DDF BP gel they had in store was the one that did not mention "with Tea Tree Oil". She said that most probably it's JUST new packaging, and then pointed out that in the one that did not explicitly mention tea tree oil, still added it in the ingredients section. It just wasn't advertised, but tea tree oil is definitely in the old one as well.

answered 4 years, 5 months ago

BEE712

(Brooklyn, NY)

answer 3

I haven't seen the one without the tea tree oil, but I do have to say that the tea tree is an amazing ingredient for any acne fighting product as it gets rid of bacteria and helps heal blemishes.

answered 4 years, 5 months ago

ohnikki

(Minneapolis, MN)

Question

compared to drugstore brand

Does anyone know if this better than the $5 drugstore brand with a higher % of BP? or even if it works better than the Kate Sommerville BP lotion?

asked 2 years, 9 months ago

ckn2386

(Bethesda, MD)

on Benzoyl Peroxide Gel

3 answers

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answer 1

100% better than the drug store brand because it is slightly less drying, doesn't stain my pillow cases, doesn't smell as strong, and doesn't feel chalky.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

lindseykat

(Northern Virginia)

answer 2

It works better than the brands I've tried from drugstores. In fact, the only thing that it works as well as is the prescription stuff from my dermatologist.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

AE79

(Arlington, VA)

answer 3

I have used Kate Somerville, but this is better than the drugstore brand. Just as effective, not drying at all, and no medicinal smell.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

michele987

(AL)

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does it reduce redness?

i have little red spots on my face, im not sure if it's acne or not, because it's completely flat. i do have acne though. will the benzoyl peroxide gel reduce the redness?

asked 2 years ago

kmai18

(Houston, Tx)

on Benzoyl Peroxide Gel

3 answers

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answer 1

It hasn't reduced redness for me, but definitely cleared up my acne. But I have been using Murad Post-Acne Spot Treatment. It's somewhat expensive, but it's been working so well! It's so worth it. It has lightened red spots and dark spots from old acne, and evened out my skin tone.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

seanemarie

(New York City, NY)

answer 2

Yes!! It definately will with regular use.

answered 2 years ago

reese77

(Milwaukee, WI)

answer 3

Hi kmai18- For help with personalized product recommendations, we invite you to call us at 1-877-SEPHORA (1-877-737-4672) & select option 2 to speak with one of our Beauty Advisors. Thanks!

answered 2 years ago

1877SEPHORA

(San Francisco, CA)

Question

W/O Tea Tree Oil?

I went into the South Coast Plaza Sephora looking to purchase this item but only found the 5% Benzoyl Peroxide without tea tree oil was available. But the online it shows that it is available. Anyone notice this and does it work any better/worse?

asked 4 years, 7 months ago

Anonymous

(Newport Beach, CA)

on Benzoyl Peroxide Gel

2 answers

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answer 1

Tea tree oil is supposed to also help heal/clear acne. BUT if you are sensitive to essential oils it may cause breakouts/hives. I am allergic to nearly everything under the sun but the formula with the Tea Tree oil has not caused me any issues in the month I have been using it.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

tylie

(Minneapolis, Minnesota)

answer 2

I think they're the same product. The insert in my box said it contains tea tree oil, but the tube doesn't say so. Either way, it's a superb product.

answered 4 years, 7 months ago

shaynak

(Los Angeles, CA)

Question

can i apply powder make up after using this product ?

asked 4 years, 7 months ago

Anonymous

on Benzoyl Peroxide Gel

2 answers

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answer 1

Definitely you can wear makeup after using the DDF gel. I do it everyday.

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

flowercandy

(New York, NY)

answer 2

Yes! Let the gel dry first. I actually use it under a serum and moisturizer, and my makeup goes on without a problem.

answered 4 years, 7 months ago

shaynak

(Los Angeles, CA)

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