Acanya

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4.6

22 reviews
95%
would repurchase
4.4/5
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ingredients

ACANYA Gel (clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5%) is a combination product with two active ingredients in an aqueous gel formulation. Clindamycin phosphate is a water-soluble ester of the semi-synthetic antibiotic produced by a 7(S)-chloro-substitution of the 7(R)-hydroxyl group of the parent antibiotic lincomycin. ACANYA Gel contains the following inactive ingredients: purified water, carbomer 980, propylene glycol, and potassium hydroxide. Each gram of ACANYA Gel contains 1.2% of clindamycin phosphate which is equivalent to 1% clindamycin.

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5.0
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Jwjane

7 years ago

This stuff is incredible. I am now 22, but began getting fairly bad acne at age 11. All through middle school and early high school I had horrible breakouts, tried so many products and nothing would w...Read more

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Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen

5.0
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jennifereal

9 years ago

My dermatologist prescribed me this ACANYA gel which is a clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide topical. This cleared up my mild acne almost within a week. I highly recommend, however, it is pric...Read more

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Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0
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Emidarya

9 years ago

Best acne medication out there! I struggled with moderate acne all through my late teens and early 20s. I got this cream when I was about 22 years old. I started noticing major results around 3 weeks...Read more

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About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

3.0
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JustVisiting666

10 years ago

I break out less often but this is no miracle. I just got prescribed spironolactone is addition to this. Will be reviewing that too-

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Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel

5.0
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Saspants

10 years ago

I started developing peri-menopausal adult hormonal acne that was centralized on my chin, jawline and around my mouth. I first thought it was stressed induced acne brought on during an especially stre...Read more

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About reviewer (319 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

1.0
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KimD577

11 years ago

I feel like an oddball writing this review but just wanted to put my experience out there for anyone going through the same thing Started breaking out around 38+ Derm started me on oral antibiotcs/ I ...Read more

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About reviewer (93 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue

4.0
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kaixin101

11 years ago

I went to the dermatologist almost a year ago and she prescribed Acanya. At first it dried my skin and peeled it very badly, when I went back to the dermatologist 3 months later I told her but she sai...Read more

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Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0
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paolandlove

12 years ago

THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER MADE EVER. WHO EVER CAME UP WITH THIS SHOULD GET A NOBEL PEACE PRIZE. Miracle product. So I've had cystic acne for about 8 years now? Yeah. Not cool. I've tried pretty much...Read more

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About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown

5.0
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violetp

12 years ago

TWO WORDS: LIFE-SAVER. This prescription got my skin back on track from six months of birth-control-induced-clogged-pore HELL. I kept trying to cure my horrible break-outs with holistic/homemade treat...Read more

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About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBrown

5.0
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QueenKaren511

12 years ago

I have suffered from acne since I was 14. I have tried all of the over the counter creams and potions. I have even been on several prescription creams with no success. I would categorize my acne as...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

4.0
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woolandwater

12 years ago

I am using Acanya in conjunction with the monodox oral antibiotic and now the Tazorac retinoid gel at night (formerly retin-A micro). Although it makes my face feel a bit greasy and has a weird (yet f...Read more

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About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesOther

5.0
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carsandparties

13 years ago

I got a prescription for Acanya to use in the morning along with Retin-A to use at night yesterday, and my skin already looks about 80% better after just using them twice. I can't believe how quickly ...Read more

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About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair

HairBlack

EyesOther

5.0
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definesinister

13 years ago

I thought this product did not work for me in the first two months. After dealing with massive sickness in January, I decided one day to purchase cerave moisturizing cream. I was advised by the derm t...Read more

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About reviewer (200 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0
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courtpb

14 years ago

This product works well to help acne. I've had moderate acne since I was a teenager and have used a lot of topical and oral antibiotic treatments. Acanya, which is a benzoyl peroxide treatment/clind...Read more

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About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Straight, Coarse

EyesGreen

5.0
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lisa7788

14 years ago

Miracle product for me!!!!! Short story (you can probably search boards for my 1 1/2 year skin dilemma), I've had adult acne off & on most of my adult life. A couple of years ago I started getting wh...Read more

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About reviewer (189 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

5.0
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mdowning12

14 years ago

HOLY COW!!!!!!!!! MIRACLE!!! Oh see my review on Atralin please. I use this Acanya AM and the Atralin PM. In conjunction these two products are AMAZING. I was suffering from CYSTIC ACNE, yes the w...Read more

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About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0
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Musa15

15 years ago

This product is amazing! My dermatologist prescribed this to me, but I thought it would be good if my husband used it. He has bad acne from shaving everyday, he has blackheads, whiteheads, deep cysts,...Read more

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About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0
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peppermint1170

15 years ago

I suddenly developed adult acne. My dermatologist prescribed this and gave me a coupon so that my out-of-pocket cost came to $25. I started applying it just once a day and began washing my face with C...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBlack

5.0
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Eboneeezer

15 years ago

AWESOME! My Dermatologist prescribed this to me and it works! No break out in 5 months! Unbelievable! Update: Your skin gets used to this and you'll have to talk to your dermatologist and get a new r...Read more

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About reviewer (27 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Dark, Neutral

HairBlack, Kinky, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0
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momopeace

15 years ago

I have tried so many products to treat my acne. I've used creams and toners and I've even take the pill treatment that lasts for 9 months! I've found that many creams so work, but after awhile they ha...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

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