Neutrogena Acne Treatment with Benzoyl Peroxide | Gel | For Face | 0.75 oz | Pack of 2 Review
Our verdict
Neutrogena's Acne Treatment Gel uses benzoyl peroxide in an unscented, fragrance free formula built for sensitive skin, and a 4.6 star average across more than 4,200 ratings shows it is a trusted pick for a lot of shoppers. The pack of two 0.75 ounce tubes makes it easy to keep one on hand and one as backup.
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People with sensitive, acne-prone skin who want a fragrance free benzoyl peroxide gel from a well known drugstore brand.
Skip if
Benzoyl peroxide has bothered your skin before, or you are already using another benzoyl peroxide product, since doubling up can be more irritating than helpful.
- Priced 13% below the category median ($19.99 across 238 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 4,200 owner ratings
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Popularity4.4/5
4,200 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 benzoyl peroxide, packaged in a tube and made by Kenvue under the Neutrogena name. It's unscented and fragrance free, labeled gentle on sensitive skin, and meant for use on the face.
The listing includes two 0.75 ounce tubes, for a combined 1.5 ounces, which is a practical way to have a backup ready once the first tube runs low. That smaller individual tube size also makes it easy to travel with or keep in more than one spot.
With more than 4,200 ratings at a 4.6 star average, and a Best Sellers Rank of #2,245 in Beauty and Personal Care, this gel has clearly built a large, satisfied customer base over time, even though a current monthly purchase figure was not available for this listing.
Pros
- Benzoyl peroxide formula in an unscented, fragrance free gel
- Labeled gentle on sensitive skin
- 4.6 star average across more than 4,200 ratings
- Pack of two tubes means a backup is already on hand
Cons
- Benzoyl peroxide can bleach fabric, including pillowcases and towels
- Small 0.75 ounce tubes may not last long with regular use
- No recent monthly purchase count reported despite the large review base
Performance notes
Benzoyl peroxide is an active ingredient commonly used in gels aimed at acne-prone skin, and this formula pairs it with an unscented, fragrance free base meant to be gentler on sensitive skin. As with any benzoyl peroxide product, it is worth being careful around dyed fabric since it can cause bleaching, and starting with less frequent use can help gauge how your skin responds.
What buyers say
More than 4,200 ratings at a 4.6 star average is a substantial track record for a benzoyl peroxide gel at this price. The brand's overall Best Sellers Rank of #2,245 in Beauty and Personal Care also points to steady demand, even though a current monthly purchase figure was not available.
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Frequently asked questions
Will this bleach my towels or pillowcases?
Benzoyl peroxide can bleach dyed fabric, so it's worth using white towels and pillowcases, or letting the gel fully absorb before it touches fabric, to avoid discoloration.
Is this gentle enough for sensitive skin?
It's labeled as gentle on sensitive skin and is unscented and fragrance free, which helps, though benzoyl peroxide itself can still be drying for some people, so easing in slowly is a reasonable approach.
How many tubes come in this pack?
This listing includes two 0.75 ounce tubes, for a combined 1.5 ounces, which is handy for keeping a spare on hand once you open the first one.