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Target Up and Up Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Wash

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
TARGET CORPORATION
Label updated
2024-09-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
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Active ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide 4.0%

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
  • avoid contact with the eyes, lips, and mouth
  • avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen
  • 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 possibly swelling. Irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration.
  • 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.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • skin irritation becomes severe
Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer, massage
gently one to two minutes, and rinse thoroughly with water one to three
times a day. • 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 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.

Inactive Ingredients

benzoic acid, carbomer, ceramide AP, ceramide EOP,
ceramide NP, cholesterol, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, ethylhexylglycerin,
glycerin, glycolic acid, niacinamide, phytosphingosine, potassium hydroxide,
propanediol, propylene glycol, sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium chloride,
sodium citrate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, water, xanthan gum.

Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 235b9df0-41dd-5476-e063-6394a90ae668 · Version 1
NDC: 82442-015