Jessica Saldana—March 4, 2017✓ Verified purchase
I don't typically write reviews, but this product gave me a change of heart. I have acne-prone, oily skin and spend lots of time (and money) taking care of my face. I have been to many dermatologists and cosmetologists for benzoyls and chemical peels. My previous (and favorite) brand, Face Reality Acne Med is a 10% benzoyl peroxide that is only available from specialty retailers. It's a fantastic product with very few additives that you leave on your skin overnight - it cleared up my skin when my face was at it's worst. The only downside is that it cost about $15 for 2 ounces. Now I am clear and looking for a benzoyl product to maintain my skin that is more affordable and easy to get - I was hesitant to buy this product at first. Due to my sensitive skin and oily complexion, my cosmetologist and dermatologist always recommended that I shy away from products with oil-based additives. I had concerns that the additives in the Humane product, namely Cocamidopropyl Betaine, would cause irritation as it was a coconut oil extract - but I was happy to be wrong! The Humane Benzoyl wash has worked great and is gentle on my skin. When I'm in a pinch, I even leave a dab of the wash on trouble spots overnight and it clears up the redness quickly. I really loved this product because it has very few additives and has one of the highest levels of Benzoyl Peroxide (10%!) available on the market without having to go to a specialist. Most importantly, it is very affordable and easy to order online. I even gave a bottle to my cousins who had light acne and their skin cleared right up within 2 weeks. They had never used any skin-care products before and it did not cause any redness, dryness or irritation when used regularly as a wash. It's worked great for me and others - I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a benzoyl product to keep their skin clear (maintenance) or who has light to moderate acne. I am on my second bottle and love it. Read more
Fishstx—September 8, 2016✓ Verified purchase
As I've only taken the time to write a few reviews in my decade as an Amazon prime user, this product is certainly deserving. Real quick background - I'm in my 30s, I still have minor acne, with some moderate breakouts occasionally thoughout a month. I've been a user of proactive, which did an OK job, but I wanted to see if there was something better. I just bought a "philosophy" kit (4 products, I wanted cleanser, moisturizer, etc, all in one place). The "philosophy" product led to THE WORST, most embarrassing breakout I'd ever had in my life. I didn't even want to leave the house. After that, proactive was taking too long to revert back to my norm. I had to try something else. I switched to Humane. Honestly, within days, my face was reverting to normal. After a week, my face was clearing up better than my light acne days. Now, only about 2-3 weeks in, my face is feeling the cleanest it ever has, with my face only at extremely light acne and noticing this diminishing even further. I use this twice daily - once in morning and once in the evening. I want to remain extremely consistent as I see results improving almost daily. So far I'm extremely satisfied and I'll add to this review a month or two down the road. I make sure to follow up each time with a moisturizer. There is no dry/dead skin on my face, as I've been using various skin products for 15+ years. I can feel that it seems slightly dry after using, however, so I make sure to use a moisturizer (as a semi inexpensive product on amazon, I use Olay Regenerist, which feels slightly oily... But good price, has 15 spf. I'm a bigger fan of the Clinque moisturizer, but that can be more expensive). Anyways, things are going well. I feel more confident already as I don't need to clean my face mid way through the day or check if something is breaking out. I hope this continues to improve. After trying SO MANY products, this is working extremely well. I know it's early, but I highly recommend you try it. Read more
David—March 7, 2026✓ Verified purchase
This is definitely a strong acne wash and you can tell it’s formulated to be effective. The 10% benzoyl peroxide is powerful and it does seem to help reduce breakouts, especially on the back and shoulders. That said, because it’s a high strength formula it can be a little drying if you use it too often. I found it works best when I use it a few times a week rather than every day. The cleanser itself is easy to apply and rinses off well. Overall it’s a solid option if you need a stronger treatment for body acne. Read more
