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How we build 5% Advanced Acne Med

The original, what makes it special, the shelf parts we use and how to get closer. Add or swap parts and the score updates.

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The original · Face Reality

5% Advanced Acne Med

$30 · 1.5 oz

A leave-on 5% micronized benzoyl peroxide gel with sodium hyaluronate and bisabolol to offset dryness.

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Prices and listings checked Oct 28, 2026. Amazon prices change; the link shows today's price.

Step 2 · The build

Our build 1 part

  • PanOxyl

    PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10%

    ABenzoyl peroxide 5% leave-on · 18 of 70
    ~$9.79View product (opens in new tab)

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Partial credit means the part only partly matches that standout.

The 100 points

What stands out 100 pts

We split 5% Advanced Acne Med into 3 standout parts. Each bar shows what the build earns.

  • ABenzoyl peroxide 5% leave-on18 of 70 pts

    AAD gives benzoyl peroxide a strong recommendation. A rinse-off 10% wash is a different delivery, so credit is capped.

    No close retail equivalent: we credit at most 50% of these points.

    Lim 2026 · Clin Exp DermatolReynolds 2024 · J Am Acad Dermatol
  • BSodium hyaluronate0 of 15 pts

    A hydrating offset against dryness.

    No close retail equivalent: we credit at most 50% of these points.

    Pavicic 2011 · J Drugs Dermatol
  • CBisabolol0 of 15 pts

    A calming helper; level unpublished.

    No close retail equivalent: we credit at most 50% of these points.

Optional

Get closer score under 80

18 / 100. We have not found a shelf product that closes more of the gap yet.

51 is our ceiling. Benzoyl peroxide 5% leave-on has no close retail equivalent, so we cap it at 50% credit. Sodium hyaluronate has no close retail equivalent, so we cap it at 50% credit. Bisabolol has no close retail equivalent, so we cap it at 50% credit.

Step 3 · Buy

Buy the build

One link per part. Each opens the retailer in a new tab.

Skincare SuppliesOct 28, 2026

Your build

  1. 01PanOxylPanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10%~$9.79

    Running total ~$9.79

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Build total~$9.79
The splurge$30
Match18/100

Snapshot prices. Each link shows today's price.

Other single-product swaps

One bottle instead of a build. Sorted by match score; scores use the same standouts as above.

budget Closest we found

PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10%

PanOxyl

Match score 18 out of 100

No close match yet — we show the nearest formulas.

~$9.79 Price not confirmed · 5.5 oz
What it shares, what it misses

Shares

  • Benzoyl peroxide (10% vs 5%)

Misses

  • Leave-on format (a rinse-off wash)
  • 5% strength
  • Hyaluronate
  • Bisabolol

Why it is close. A benzoyl peroxide wash, not a leave-on gel: shorter contact time and a stronger 10%. The price comes from retailer listings and is not confirmed on the maker site. No like-for-like leave-on 5% gel is in the current dupe pool.

Ingredient list source

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What the science says

Full ingredient list

Show the INCI list

active: benzoyl peroxide 5%; other ingredients: water (aqua), glycerin, propanediol, sodium hyaluronate, bisabolol, carbomer, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, xanthan gum, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin

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Questions

What does the 18/100 score for our 5% Advanced Acne Med build mean?

We split 5% Advanced Acne Med into 3 standout parts worth 100 points in total. The build earns 18 of a possible 51. 51 is the most we claim, because some standouts have no close retail equivalent.

What is the best dupe for 5% Advanced Acne Med?

PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% by PanOxyl is our closest single-product match at 18 out of 100 for ~$9.79 (5.5 oz). It shares Benzoyl peroxide (10% vs 5%).

How much can I save on 5% Advanced Acne Med?

5% Advanced Acne Med costs $30 for 1.5 oz. The closest dupe costs ~$9.79, a saving of about $20.21. Prices change, so check the seller page.

Is PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% exactly the same as 5% Advanced Acne Med?

No. Dupes share the key actives but can differ in concentration, vehicle and supporting ingredients. Missing from this one: Leave-on format (a rinse-off wash), 5% strength, Hyaluronate, Bisabolol. See our methodology for how we score.

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