Perrigo 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Gel 60gm Tube Review
Our verdict
Perrigo's 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Gel is a fragrance free, no frills option for acne prone skin, and its 4.5 star average across nearly 2,900 ratings shows it holds up as a reliable basic. At just over $16 for a 2.1 ounce tube, it is one of the more affordable benzoyl peroxide gels around.
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Anyone with acne prone skin who wants a straightforward, fragrance free benzoyl peroxide gel without extra scents or add in ingredients.
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You have very sensitive or reactive skin, since benzoyl peroxide at 2.5% can still cause dryness or peeling the first few times you use it.
- Priced 19% below the category median ($19.99 across 238 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 2,900 owner ratings
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Popularity4.2/5
2,900 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other women's everyday face care: moisturizers, face mists, facial kits, rollers, cleansing brushes and steamers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
This gel is built around a single active ingredient, 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, and keeps everything else simple with a fragrance free, microbead free formula meant for acne prone skin. It comes in a 2.1 fluid ounce (60 gram) tube and is labeled for use anywhere on the body, not just the face.
At $16.15, it lands on the affordable end of this category, which fits its no frills approach. There is nothing added for scent, texture, or exfoliation beyond the benzoyl peroxide itself, so it reads as a basic, functional acne gel rather than a multi benefit formula.
With nearly 2,900 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, it has a long track record of satisfied buyers, and it ranks 31st among facial cleansing gels. Reported purchases in the past month were low, which suggests it is more of a steady, established pick than a rapidly growing bestseller right now.
Pros
- Fragrance free and microbead free formula
- Straightforward 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, a well studied acne ingredient
- 4.5 star average across nearly 2,900 ratings
- Affordable at just over $16
- Compact tube is easy to travel with
Cons
- Very few purchases reported in the past month
- No added moisturizing or soothing ingredients
- Benzoyl peroxide gels can be drying with regular use
Performance notes
Benzoyl peroxide is a widely used acne ingredient that works by targeting the bacteria and excess oil linked to breakouts, and at a 2.5% concentration this gel sits on the milder end of the benzoyl peroxide range, which may help ease first time users in before trying stronger formulas. Being fragrance free and microbead free keeps the formula simple, without added scent or exfoliating beads that could increase irritation on already acne prone skin.
What buyers say
A 4.5 star average across nearly 2,900 ratings signals that this tube has satisfied a large number of buyers over time. The low reported purchase count in the last month suggests it is more of a steady, established pick than a rapidly growing bestseller right now.
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Frequently asked questions
What concentration of benzoyl peroxide does this gel contain?
This gel contains 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, which is considered a gentler starting strength compared to 5% or 10% formulas. It is a reasonable place to start for people new to benzoyl peroxide.
Is this gel fragranced?
No, it is labeled fragrance free, which can be helpful for people whose skin reacts to added scent in acne treatments.
How much product comes in one tube?
Each tube holds 2.1 fluid ounces, or 60 grams, of gel, sized for regular use rather than a single treatment.