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Acnecide Face 5%w/w Gel 15g

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Treatment for mild acne on the face

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Active Ingredients: Benzoyl peroxide 5% w/w. Other Ingredients: Docusate sodium, disodium edetate, poloxamer 182, carbomer 940, propylene glycol (E1520), acrylates copolymer, glycerol, colloidal anhydrous silica, sodium hydroxide, purfied water.

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Refer to instructions before use. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, or damaged skin. May bleach hair and fabrics. Contains propylene glycol; may cause skin irritation. For adults and adolescents over 12 years

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Directions:

Apply thinly to affected areas once daily initially, may increase to twice daily if tolerated Store below 25°C, do not freeze

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Helps reduce whiteheads

5 stars

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Acnecide is slowing becoming one of my favourite skincare brands to tackle those pesky breakouts!! I get breakouts around that time of the month and this gel has been so helpful. I also use it for the whiteheads on my nose

mimia43_165 - 1 month ago

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Best of the best

5 stars

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Tried & tested: Acnecide Gel 5% 💧 This benzoyl peroxide-based spot treatment is my go-to for clearing up breakouts FAST. It dries out spots without over-drying my skin (just don’t forget to moisturize after!). Visible resu

wiamf1_8750 - 1 month ago

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Worked well on my breakout

5 stars

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using this facial gel for the past week. It is formulated to help with mild acne and breakouts. I had a small breakouts just over a week ago so this came in handy Although this gel looks thick it isn't thick a

elainew32_9781 - 1 month ago

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