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Walgreens Acne Foaming Cleanser

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
WALGREEN COMPANY
Label updated
2026-06-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
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Active ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide 4.0%

Purpose

Acne Medication

Uses

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 doctor if
  • irritation becomes severe.
Keep out of the 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 to 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 chloride, sodium citrate, sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, tocopheryl acetate, water, xanthan gum.

Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

W85255A

DailyMed Set ID: 549fddb8-9d42-16cb-e063-6294a90aa2a9 · Version 1
NDC: 0363-1364