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Acne Cleanser

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Walmart, Inc.
Label updated
2026-02-06
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
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Active ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide 10%

Purpose

Acne medication

Use

for the treatment of acne

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use if you
  • have very sensitive skin
  • are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide
When using this product
  • skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time.  If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time.
  • avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen
  • avoid contact with the eyes, lips and mouth
  • avoid contact with hair and dyed fabrics, which may be bleached by this product
  • skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling or possible swelling.  Irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration.
Stop use and ask a doctor if

irritation becomes severe

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water.

Directions
  • wet face. Gently massage all over face for 20-30 seconds avoiding the eyes.   Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
  • because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor.
  • if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce daily application to once a day or every other day.
  • if going outside, apply sunscreen after using this product.  If irritation or sensitivity develops stop use of both products and ask a doctor.
  • Sensitivity Test for a New User. Apply product sparingly to one or two small affected areas, during the first 3 days.  If no discomfort occurs, follow the directions stated above.
Other information
  • keep tightly closed
  • store at room temperature (59⁰-77⁰F)
Inactive ingredients

water, cetyl alcohol, petrolatum, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, zinc lactate, steareth-2, glycerin, potassium cetyl phosphate, xanthan gum, benzyl alcohol, fragrance, disodium EDTA, laureth-4, BHT, sodium hydroxide, lactic acid, menthol

Adverse reaction

Information: 1-888-287-1915 or Walmart.com/help

Distributed by: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716

Made in the USA with domestic and imported ingredients

Factory Certified

PLASTIC TUBE

Do Not Recycle

Principal display panel
  • NDC 49035-264-56

equate™

DAILY ACNE CONTROL CLEANSER

Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Acne Medication

For Acne-Prone Skin

Paraben-Free

  • Keeps fighting acne even after you wash

NET WT 5 OZ (141 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 04514cbb-6041-4bd5-9ab9-31312b0d8f19 · Version 16
NDC: 49035-264