Key ingredients
4.6/5
BP 5% is the main active in this benzoyl peroxide spot treatment.
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Effaclar BPO 5% Benzoyl Peroxide
$18.74
Effaclar BPO lists 5% benzoyl peroxide in a 0.67 oz treatment La Roche-Posay aims at oily, sensitive skin. The product page says the cream is fragrance-free, oil-free, and non-comedogenic. A smaller tube at a higher price is the trade for that base. Five percent can still bleach a towel, sensitive-skin claim or not.
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The Edyt Score
4.6 / 5.0
Targets
4.3/5
This benzoyl peroxide spot treatment is a 5%.
Formula standards
4.6/5
The benzoyl peroxide spot treatment is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic.
The verdict
Effaclar BPO lists 5% benzoyl peroxide in a 0.67 oz treatment La Roche-Posay aims at oily, sensitive skin.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Neutrogena, Perrigo, Salve, and Differin). Compare best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Fragrance-free 5% cream | 2.5% cream for dry skin | 60 g tube of 2.5% gel | 60 g tube of 5% gel | 20 g trial of 5% gel | 1 oz of 10% gel | 1 oz max-strength gel |
| Key actives | BP 5% | BP 2.5% | BP 2.5% | BP 5% | BP 5% | BP 10% | BP 10% |
| Texture | Cream | Vanishing cream | Gel | Gel | Lightweight gel | Spot gel | Gel |
| Skin fit | Oily, sensitive | Dry, acne-prone | Acne-prone | Acne-prone | Oil-prone | Acne-prone | Acne-prone |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Notes | 5% · 0.67 oz | 2.5% · 0.75 oz | 2.5% · 60 g | 5% · 60 g | 5% · 20 g | 10% · 1 oz | 10% · 1 oz |
| $ / size | $18.74 | $8.97 | $15.05 | $15.00 | $9.99 | $9.68 | $8.39 |
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FAQ
Who is Effaclar BPO 5% Benzoyl Peroxide best for?
Effaclar BPO lists 5% benzoyl peroxide in a 0.67 oz treatment La Roche-Posay aims at oily, sensitive skin. The product page says the cream is fragrance-free, oil-free, and non-comedogenic. A smaller tube at a higher price is the trade for that base. Five percent can still bleach a towel, sensitive-skin claim or not.
How did Edyt Beauty score this benzoyl peroxide spot treatment?
Edyt Beauty rates Effaclar BPO 5% Benzoyl Peroxide 4.6 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Effaclar BPO 5% Benzoyl Peroxide against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Neutrogena, Perrigo, Salve, and Differin. For more from the same brand, see More from La Roche-Posay below.
Where can I buy it?
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