Key ingredients
4.4/5
A 6-ounce foaming wash with 4% benzoyl peroxide. The gentler BP wash, not the 10% bottle.
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Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4%
$10.12
PanOxyl isn’t SA—it’s BP—but it belongs on a congestion shortlist when blackheads and inflamed bumps need a stronger wash. Use sparingly and moisturize.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.5/5
For everyday congestion when 10% feels like too much. Skip 10% if this 4% is the start.
Formula standards
4.5/5
Still a BP foam, and it can bleach fabric. Use moisturizer, and do not stack another leave-on peroxide the same night.
The verdict
A smart 4% wash to start. Step up only if bumps stay.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (CeraVe, Neutrogena, Paula's Choice, La Roche-Posay, Clean & Clear, and Youth To The People) — best for, format, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | 4 percent BP acne wash | CeraVe’s SA cleanser is the default | Neutrogena’s oil-free acne wash is | Paula’s Choice Clear cleanser is | Pharmacy salicylic acid cleanser | Budget salicylic acid cleanser | Gel cleanser |
| Format | Salicylic acid cleanser | Salicylic acid cleanser | Salicylic acid cleanser | Salicylic acid cleanser | Salicylic acid cleanser | Salicylic acid cleanser | Salicylic acid cleanser |
| Skin fit | Oily / acne | — | Oily / acne | — | Sensitive | — | — |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Notes | BP wash · Foaming | Fragrance-free · Drugstore | Budget · Foamy | Clinical · Congestion focus | Pharmacy · -oily | Budget · Foamy | Gel cleanser · Antioxidant |
| $ / size | $10.12 | $15.97 | $9.97 | $28.00 | $14.99 | $9.66 | $39.00 |
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FAQ
Who is Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% best for?
PanOxyl isn’t SA—it’s BP—but it belongs on a congestion shortlist when blackheads and inflamed bumps need a stronger wash. Use sparingly and moisturize.
How did Edyt Beauty score this salicylic acid cleanser?
Edyt rates Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% 4.5 out of 5 based on formula fit for at-home nail looks — who it is built for and how it performs in paint or press kits — not star averages or paid placement.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from CeraVe, Neutrogena, Paula's Choice, La Roche-Posay, Clean & Clear, and Youth To The People. For more from the same brand, see More from PanOxyl below.
Where can I buy it?
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