SuperSolutions 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser Acne Solution

The INKEY List SuperSolutions 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser is aimed at breakouts that keep coming back. It is a non-foaming, medical-grade wash, and the format is deliberate — without lather, the formula stays in contact with the skin for longer.

Skin types	Normal, dry, combination and oily
For	Persistent, stubborn acne and blemishes
Actives	Benzoyl peroxide 5% · glycerin 5% · hyaluronic acid 0.05%
Format	Non-foaming, non-drying
Good to know	Vegan · gluten-free · cruelty-free · recyclable packaging

What it actually does

• Kills the bacteria behind breakouts. Benzoyl peroxide at 5% takes on the blemishes you already have and stops new ones forming by eliminating bacteria.
• Counters the dryness benzoyl peroxide causes. Glycerin at 5% is in there specifically to pull moisture back in, which is the usual trade-off with this active.
• Hydration that survives the rinse. Hyaluronic acid at 0.05% stays behind on the skin after washing to hold moisture in.
• Non-foaming on purpose. The INKEY List says this advanced format gives the active better contact with skin, which improves what it delivers.
• What the testing reported. An independent clinical study found it killing as much as 95% of acne-causing bacteria within 15 seconds. In a four-week independent consumer trial with 50 people, 90% saw their skin improve across the month and 90% agreed the cleanser felt gentle. Brand-cited figures — individual results vary.

How to use

1. Morning and evening.
2. Onto a wet face, lathered gently for a minute or two before you rinse it off — the contact time matters here.

The brand's guidance: patch test before your first use — the dermatologists behind the range recommend it. Introduce it slowly so your skin can adjust, and cut back if it gets irritated. Purging is normal when a new active enters a routine. If your acne is mild or occasional, The INKEY List points you to its Salicylic Acid Cleanser instead, and to its Succinic Acid Treatment for individual spots — both sold separately. Recycling: take the cap off, cut the top of the tube, rinse out whatever is left and recycle.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Will it dry my skin out?

That is what the glycerin and hyaluronic acid are there to prevent. In the brand's four-week trial, 90% of 50 participants agreed it felt gentle. Introducing it gradually still helps.

Why doesn't it foam?

By design. The INKEY List says the non-foaming format keeps the formula in closer contact with your skin, which is what improves the result.

Is purging normal?

Yes — the brand flags it explicitly as something skin can do when a new active enters the routine. If it crosses into real irritation, cut back on how often you use it.

Can I use it with retinol?

Be careful. Benzoyl peroxide and retinol together are a lot for most skin, and the brand's own advice across its acne range is to keep benzoyl peroxide and retinol products out of the same routine.

Delivery, payment and returns?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Payment is by credit card, debit card, Instapay or mobile wallet — no cash on delivery. Returns are for defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery, refunded to the original payment method within 15–30 days.