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Will benzoyl peroxide clear up a breakout in a week?

I normally have nice clear skin, maybe a little whitehead or two here or there, but thats it. But once in a while I get nightmare breakouts. The one I have now is so horrible, it is on my forehead and nose mostly, but a little bit on cheeks and chin too! UHHGG! I need this GONE in one week- for a really big occasion. I have been using my benzoyl peroxide religiously and i think it is better, but still definetely not gone! Any tips to clear it up ASAP?! Thank you soooo much! :)

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  • 9 years ago
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    Get a product with salycilic acid as well and pair it with your product and you may see results within a day or two (I do for most unless its like a 3zit in 1 scenerio) I like the neutrogena astringent with salicylic acid and a seperate dry product wih benzoyl peroxide. If yu dont like drugstore brands, try clinique, mary kay etc. Good luck!

    Source(s): Ive used both drugstore and non drugstore brands and they both seem effective. I also use a face wash w salicylic acid.
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