PoriBenzoyl Peroxide at a glance
| Function | Active |
|---|---|
| Active class | Benzoyl peroxide |
| Comedogenic rating | 0/5 |
| Irritation potential | Moderate |
| Also listed as | None |
| How common | On 1 of 21,918 product labels in Pori's copy of Open Beauty Facts |
What does Benzoyl Peroxide help with?
In Pori's database it's linked to breakouts. How much it helps depends on how high it sits on the label: ingredients are listed from most to least, and anything past roughly the tenth spot is usually present at 1% or less.
Is Benzoyl Peroxide good for my skin type?
These ratings come from the same fixed rules Pori's ingredient scanner uses, applied to a typical profile for each skin type. Your own result in the app also weighs your scan results and concerns.
| Skin type | Rating | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | Use with caution | Kills acne bacteria; drying and bleaches fabric. |
| Dry | Use with caution | Kills acne bacteria; drying and bleaches fabric. |
| Oily | Use with caution | Kills acne bacteria; drying and bleaches fabric. |
| Combination | Use with caution | Kills acne bacteria; drying and bleaches fabric. |
| Sensitive | Use with caution | Kills acne bacteria; drying and bleaches fabric. |
Is Benzoyl Peroxide comedogenic?
It has a comedogenic rating of 0 out of 5 in Pori's ingredient database, so it's unlikely to clog pores. Ratings like this come from older tests on single ingredients, and a finished product with it isn't necessarily pore-clogging. A 2006 study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that finished products made with comedogenic ingredients were not necessarily comedogenic, so treat the number as a hint, not a verdict.
Which products contain Benzoyl Peroxide?
Products in Pori's curated catalogue that list it as a key ingredient:
- CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser (cleanser)
How do I check a product with Benzoyl Peroxide?
Scan the barcode or photograph the ingredient list with Pori's ingredient scanner (a Pro feature). It rates every ingredient for your skin type, flags fragrance, pore-clogging and irritating ingredients, and gives the product an overall match score. It's a guide to ingredients, not a diagnosis, so see a dermatologist about any reaction.
Keep reading
- Skincare Routine for Acne-Prone Skin: A Dermatologist-Style Plan
- Acne Severity Scale Explained: Mild, Moderate and Severe Acne
- How to Use Benzoyl Peroxide Without Dryness or Bleached Towels
- Best Acne Tracker App: 7 Apps to See What's Actually Working
Ingredient data from Pori's ingredient database; product counts from Open Beauty Facts (ODbL). General information, not medical advice.