Salicylic Acid vs Benzoyl Peroxide: Which is Best? 

i hope whoever reads this gets clear skin x

benzoyl peroxide: antibacterial, cheap, good for blackheads, for sensitive skin, leave on product can stain clothes, bitch to formulate with cerave acne foaming wash panoxyl foaming wash salicylic acid: chemical exfoliant, goes deepest into the pores to get dead skin cells, results quickly, easy to formulate with which gives more control in routine, can cause irritation :/ can be harsh, can be drying paulas choice 2% bha inkey list salicylic acid cleanser cerave renewing salicylic cleanser can use benzoyl peroxide and salicylic but be careful, don’t double or triple up on treatments, space them out, one day use one the other day use the other and the third day use none, benzoyl in the morning and salicylic in the night. hyram likes salicylic acid better because of the selection of products and the quicker results

Yoo!!! Actually ACNE is something that I will NEVER EVERRR wish on anyone, even my mortal enemies! Like I swear. I have acne prone skin and I’ve battled with it on and off and I tell you, the mental health issues that one can deal with, suffering with acne - is just heartbreaking.

I pray for everyone to get clear skin even though it’s a struggle your not alone and just stay positive

I wish everyone clear and healthy skin this 2021, stay safe everyone and thanks Hyram for another great video!!

Only Hyram could make a whole video talking about two ingredients in skincare and people would still watch it.

I have experienced pimples for a year. I began getting better by doing little things like using fresh towel and changing my pillowcase often. I use a gentle face wash from litttlextrra riiceberry which is pH balanced. Consistency has worked significantly. Now, I have a simple 3-step regimen that I use every day, and I'm slowly healing. It has improved my confidence. Let's stay positive together!

THANK YOU for this video Hyram!! I was using Paula's Choice 2% BHA Solution nightly and saw no results. My skin still flared up, and it has looked angrier than ever. After watching, I went straight to Walmart and picked up CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser With 4% Benzoyl Peroxide and already can notice such a difference in my skin! I'm over the moon, you helped me SO much.

Hyram: *mentions product* Me: *lovingly glances to my bathroom where that exact product is*

“Every single week” *shoulder shake” my favorite part 😂😂

Here to say that I struggled with cystic breakouts for a whole ass decade, and then after I watched this video last year I adopted the benzoyl peroxide morning / salicylic acid evening routine and my skin has been totally clear ever since. No breakouts, even under a mask 8 hours a day. Bless you Hyram 😭

1:51 - Benzoyl peroxide 5:28 - Salicylic acid 11:00 - Conclusion 11:35 - Succinic acid

Who else thanks Hyram for saving their skin?!🙋‍♂️

Benzoyl peroxide is the only thing that’s really ever worked for me

Ladies, go get yourself wild chaga elixir and you'll be shocked by the results. Not only that it cleans your skin, but also it makes your hair shiny and healthy within a week! My friend's been using it since September and her skin is glowing, her hair is so shiny, and what's even more crazy it's that her eyes became even bluer. It's totally insane what wild chaga does to you. She also said that her energy is over the roof, never been so focused and motivated, hasn't been sick since she started drinking it. She convinced even me, even tho i don't have any skin issues but i have to feel those other benefits, so i ordered it few days ago. Trust me on this ladies, it will be your best investment ever. One more thing, make sure you buy the real organic wild chaga elixir, not some modified crap.

Please make ur own skincare brand- we would all buy it- like literally-

y’all i just wanna brag for a minute about the fact that i FINALLY got my boyfriend on a consistent skin care routine after talking about it and trying to secretly wedge skin care into his mind for MONTHS. it’s all thanks to you hyram i love you king 💕😌

I have been going to a dermatologist to treat my hormonal acne, but my skin care routine is all your recommendations. Yesterday when she saw me she said “your skin looks good! Are you using a foundation?” And I wasn’t. That’s how good my skin looks thanks to you ❤️❤️❤️

I tried the salicylic acid cleanser by the Inkey list and I noticed it helped a little with my acne but it wasn't enough, so I switched to Panoxyl. The 10% benzoyl peroxide cleanser by Panoxyl completely cleared up my skin. I leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse. I do it every morning and every night. I also use niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, moisturizer and sunscreen. My skin has never looked this good!!!!

I use both. Benzoyl peroxide is a life saver when I breakout. Within a week of using it once a day at night as a spot treatment, the pimple dries up and loses its red colour and bump. Salicylic acid gets rid of blackheads on my nose and smooths rough texture. Works well with each other as once the pimple is dried up, the salicylic acid exfoliates the skin and helps get rid of any post acne scars

I started using the Cerave Acne Foaming wash w Benzoyl Peroxide like three months ago and haven't broken out since. Seriously life changing

if he made a skincare company he would literally sell out in 2 seconds

Hyram talks so fast and clearly. This video would be 2 times as long if anyone else tried to get across the same info!

I’ve used a benzoyl peroxide spot treatment for years since my dermatologist recommended it and some sheet sets or towel sets are benzoyl peroxide resistant so they don’t stain when you get that on them! It’s so nice and honestly a game changer bc so many people don’t realize that it can bleach/stain clothes so easily

Whenever you watch Hyram, you’re guaranteed to learn something, he’s what’s known as a game changer for the skin 🙌🏻

Salicylic acid has not done anything for me, I’m so glad you made this video. I thought I was just using it wrong.

How strange how ever since he published this video, the ceraVE SA cleanser ran out in all the pharmacies in my hometown 🤔 I had to hunt for this product for 3 days yall

He ain’t lying when he says benzoyl peroxide stains clothes and pillow cases. I had TERRIBLE acne growing up, and my pediatrician at the time prescribed me Benzaclin. It worked beautifully, but oh my gosh did it stain. I had acne on my chest and back as well, so benzaclin was applied in those areas as well. Every single tshirt I slept in looked bleached. But damn did it work for my skin personally. It was a *bit irritating, mainly just making my face red and dry. Looking back, with it being a leave on treatment it doesn’t surprise me. I was was the pre teen with terrible cystic and pustule acne that triple used every product that I could get my hand on. I was desperate for relief from my acne.

Who else watching hyram suggesting good product and then here's your wallet "Hello bitch I'm broke"

I got that CeraVe cleanser on sale for $6 at a random Target 😭 So far my experience has been much better than acne treatments I tried as a teenager. Hoping the experience will continue to be good and help my acne prone skin down the line.

hyram was talking so fast i thought my speed was on 2x 💀

‘the salicylic acid has a reputation of being drying’ the BHA in my moisturiser:👁👄👁

I use both. I really started using benzoyl peroxide when the pandemic started because of masks and the bacterial growth from having to wear one all day at work. It has helped my skin SO MUCH. I really hate how it stains fabric though so I wear ruined shirts while using it. I use a non-treatment cleanser in the morning (like CeraVe Foaming Cleanser or Krave Beauty Matcha Hemp Cleanser), and the CeraVe benzoyl peroxide wash at night both times I apply The Ordinary Niacinamide Zinc solution before using the CeraVe lotion. Then Wednesday nights I use a non-treatment cleanser at night and apply the Paula's Choice BHA Solution. and then Sunday nights I once again use a non-treatment cleanser before using The Ordinary Peel.

Awesome info here. Everyone’s skin is different. My friend swears by salicylic acid. For me, that ingredient didn’t work and instead, benzoyl peroxide has been my go-to. It’s the one ingredient that really works for me!

Really apreciate how he let people know he has affiliate links without being greedy

Another alternative is Azelaic Acid! This ingredient has been the most useful for my acne, especially when paired with glycolic acid. It is antimicrobial and helps with pigmentation.

am i the only one that teared up when he mentioned my cleanser. knowing that one of my skincare products is hyram approved is everythinggggg 🥺🥰

I can’t believe it. I literally just bought a salicylic acid product and was searching if Hyram has made a video on this topic. Then I heard he said this is the first video of 2021. So happy 😁

Hyram, I just adore you for so many different reasons. I watched a video the other day where you expressed you struggle with low self esteem and that makes me so sad. Because you’re such a beautiful person inside and out. I hope you one day will love yourself as much as you are loved by the world!!❤️❤️😻

It’s unbelievable how much I’ve learned about skin care ever since I started watching your videos, Hyram! I used to be so intimidated by it & could not understand a thing and then I probably always avoided building a skincare routine because of all this stuff. Thank you thank you thank you for all your amazing& educational & fun content ( cause you crack me up so often, I absolutely love your personality) I appreciate it so so much! Sending lots of love🥰keep up the amazing work babe🤍

I've tried both SA and BP. BP is the only thing that keeps my acne at bay (except for those pesky monthly hormonal breakouts, but they're gone quicker with BP). I use both a cleanser and leave on spot treatment with BP. Yes, I've bleached plenty of pillow cases, towels, and tshirts using it, but to me, it was worth it because my skin has never been so clear. It didn't drive me away from the products, I just had to figure out how to get minimal bleaching (specifically with the leave on treatment. The cleansers are more forgiving). As long as you wash your hands after applying it, you shouldn't bleach what you touch. Set aside certain towels that you only use during your skincare routine just in case, as well. Also, white pillowcases and towels are a life saver! Don't have to worry about ruining those. 😊 I also always bring a small towel and my own pillow with me whenever I travel so I don't accidentally ruin someone else's stuff (because that's happened before.. that's actually how I figured out it bleaches stuff. Whoops.) And if you don't want to ruin the necks of your tshirts while cleansing in the sink, tuck a hand towel in your shirt like a bib to catch anything that runs down your neck. Works like a charm. Just make sure if you're using a leave on treatment, you pull the neck away from your face as you're taking it off or putting it on. Hopefully this helps for those of you struggling with the bleaching issue!

Benzoyl peroxide is good at getting rid of my normal acne that just stays there and SA is better for my pop up pimples

Everyone always recommended salicylic acid to me for my cystic acne. Never worked. Finally saw a dermatologist who recommended benzoyl peroxide. Worked like a charm. Warning, it does stain clothes, like mentioned, so I use it in the shower. Good luck everyone!

* Me watching Hyram * My boyfriend while playing FIFA: "He sounds so cute"

I WAS LITERALLY JUST WONDERING WHICH WAS BETTER

Benzoyl peroxide makes my face dry, flaking and extremely itchy and irritated. It works better than salicylic acid, but it's almost unbearable to leave it on as a spot treatment. Salicylic acid on the other hand doesn't dry out or irritate my skin, so my preferred method has always been to cleanse with benzoly peroxide and spot treat with salicylic acid.

hyram seems just so genuinely nice and real

My dermatologist said that for black people she typically recommends SA because it's not uncommon for BP to cause contact dermatitis in darker skin. I'm light skinned but black and BP gives me a terrible rash every time I use it. My derm is also black. I tried researching it but I haven't found a lot of information.

Salicylic Acid is great but Benzoyl Peroxide gets rid of my breakouts a lot quicker!!

honeslty i feel like giving up bro. i can’t do this acne shit anymore.

Hyram! 😭 I have been using the benzoyl peroxide CeraVe Acne foaming cleanser for YEARS - I always wondered why it hadn't been mentioned but guessed that benzoyl wasn't the saving grace for everyone like it was for me. I have a subscription on amazon so that i get a new one every 2 months... and now for the first time ever its out of stock since this video. I love that you're making these products more known about and accessible.. but damn the way your videos affect inventory is INSANE. Praying I'll be able to get my fave cleanser again soon 🙏

BP also bleaches hair. Ask my eyebrows how I know. BUT the topical cream my Dr prescribed me is the only thing that’s helped my skin over the last few months.

I would love to use salicylic acid but for some reason it does absolutely nothing to my acne and benzoyl peroxide just clears it right up.

I was using one of the other cerave products and it absolutely sucked and didn’t help my skin so I got the cerave benzoyl peroxide cleanser you showed and it cleared my face in literally like 3 days it’s amazing.

Two things about BP: 1. You don't need a higher percentage... Lower percentages like 4% are equally as effective as something like 10%, but less irritating. 2. BP works fast, that's why it can also be effective in a face wash. I just put on BP cream in the morning and leave on between 2 minutes and an hour, and then use my face wash.

everyone : OMG IM SO EARLY me : does anyone else have an amazon cart full of products for skincare and hair care but is too broke to get them so they just keep it all in their cart for years and have fun doing it? no? just me... ok 👁👄👁 um- i just reached the maximum amount of products in my amazon cart (50) looks like some stuff is going in saved for later or getting deleted🤣🤣

He gotttttaa startttt a skinnnncareeee linee ASAP. Period.

That moment when you watch this video for a different SA option because you’re sensitive to the one you’re using and Hyram says the CeraVe SA cleanser is the gentlest one he knows 😩🥺😩 I guess I’m going to try the Benzol Peroxide products now. Thanks for the recommendations Hyram! You’re videos have helped my skin bunches ❤️

I've been quarantined with corona for a week now, suffering but still committed to take care of my skin .Thanks Hyram . I only missed 1 day but that was the worse day I was completely out of it but other than that I've been on it binge watching old hyram vids . Love to see a elf skincare review type of vid soon.Much love from Cali 💜💜💜

Benzoyl Peroxide makes my skin REAL itchy and I never had that problem with other skincare incidences, so salicylic acid works best for me!

I learned about Paula's Choice products from Hyram couple months ago and they really work for me.

Thanks so much. I’ve recently started caring more about my skin and this video broke down everything I needed to know. This video came in clutch tysm 🙏🏻.

If you have acne and oily skin and break outs and scarring do this: AM: 1- cerave foaming cleanser. 2- differin gel (adapalene retinoid) 3- cerave moistrizing cream 4- spot treatment on pimples only, could be salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide … PM: 1- any hydrating or mild cleanser. 2- vitamin c serum (preferably a gel or a formula with high absorption) 3- any light moistrizer. 4- SPF 50! Once a week or once in two weeks: - 0.5mm derma roller with vitamin c serum. (Read online how to do it correctly etc….) DO NoT do this step if you have active acne only if your breakouts stops! This is only for scarring and for smaller pores and overall better skin tone. This really changed my skin I rarely breakout but you must test some products to decide which formulas work best for your skin.

Every time i go shopping for skincare i hear hyram voice in my head literally screaming at me to read the ingredients list even if know I wouldn't understand shit😂. Am I the only one?

I got the SA cereve face wash , it helped my skin so much, my skin got smoother, and it helps a lot

Benzoyl Peroxide (Basiron), was my go-to when I had acne. It's very easy to get in Scandinavia, and cheap. I did go a little overboard with it so I had comments about why I had this white cast on my face 😂 And I did end up discoloring all my towels when I used them. But it did such great stuff for my acne, so I have no regrets!

B 4:30 starting Benz- 5:12 for sos skin (strong) SA 8:44 toner, pores look smaller 9:08 for more sensitive skin, not leave on, cleanser type Ex Day 1 B Day2 SA Day 3 nothing routine Or B in the morning SA at night

I would absolutely love a video on acne alternatives to these two ingredients!!

Absolute “goals” that Hyram’s Curology ad played before the actual video and made me think it was the start of the video because I don’t know much about skincare/products yet. 😂💕

There was a make up wipes ad before your video, I'm crying hahaha

I'm glad you brought up sulfur! I had never thought of that before but my skin was definitely clearest when I lived in an Onsen town in Japan and bathed in the sulfuric water nearly every night. I might just have to try a sulfur treatment.

y’all- tonight is the first time that i used the ordinary and YOUR GIRL IS GLOWING I CANT EVEN and my skin is soooooo sensitive and prone to redness and the serums got RID OF THE REDNESS I AM SCREAMING HYRAM THANK YOU 😭

Benzoyl Peroxide will literally knock the pimples right off your face 🙌🏽🙌🏽 salicylic acid sucks. It doesn’t do anything for my skin. And if I use it, the acne seems to attack my face 10x more. And I’ve never had an issue with BP bleaching any of my towels or pillowcases 🤷🏽‍♀️

Panoxyl SAVED me when I first started getting acne! I don't use the 10% on my face because I find it too drying, but when I hit puberty I got severe acne on my chest, back and shoulders and panoxyl was the only thing that cleared it up

Panoxyl by FAR cleared my face!! I swear by that product 😭 coming from a girl who even went on accutane :)

plsss make a video about blackheads!! ive always struggled with them

Hyram I bought the Paulas Choise BHA thanks to your recommendation and its the first time in 9 years that my forehead acne is gone😭😭😭😭thank you SOOO MUCH!!!!!!

Hyram: should use salicylic acid cleanser every other day at most Me: *using salicylic acid cleanser twice a day everyday* UH OH I’m a dummy

everyone with acne i feel we sometimes struggle with insecurities and confidence but i want to let yall know ur beautiful ❤️!! and everyone has acne. Everyone will get it in their lifetime some worser than others but it doesn’t effect how beautiful yall are🥲. Praying for clean skin but remember yall perfect. Happy thanksgiving

I reaaaally needed this video!! I've been experiencing sensitivity to salicylic acid lately, my skin is burning and gets all red, and my acne is still going strong, so I was kind of devastated. Might try out a salicylic acid in a face wash for more gentle use, but I stick to my benzoyl peroxide (which is weirdly very difficult to find in products in my country). I started using the Sunday Riley Good Genes glycolic acid to do some exfoliation now that I avoid salicylic acid, hope it's the right way to go for me :/

This is the most relevant a Hyram video has been for me, timing-wise. I’ve been using the COSRX gentle SA foaming cleanser but switched to the Cereve Benz. Perox cleanser. I’ve used the Cereve SA cleanser as well

I love the CeraVe benzoyl peroxide cleanser. I have normal to dry skin with occasional breakouts. It’s the perfect amount to keep what little acne I do get away for the most part and my face doesn’t feel stripped or dry afterwards. I really recommend it

I have to use leave on benzoyl peroxide daily for now. I had a big big hormonal outbreak, it is the only way to get it under control. I just use the pharmacy one. I use it in the day, as too not getting all my pillow cases bleached. I just use the 5%. It does make my skin a bit dry, so I have to moisturise well. Salicylic acid doesn’t really do a lot for me, guess I need to smell like a swimming pool to get my skin clear 😅

I have had bad backne, and after no results, the only thing that has helped was the Panoxyl. It's amazing!!

In my opinion, The cerave acne cleanser is better than panoxyl because 4% is just as effective as 10%. Also the cerave one feels soothing and hydrating. My skin never experienced irritation or dryness with it. Which is crazy since benzoly peroxide is very drying and irritating.

My mom bought me the panoxyl face wash, ive been using it for about 2 months I have definitely realized it doesn’t help ME that’s why I clicked on this video (:, it makes my skin really oily & every time I use it new acne pops up but I honestly just started watching your channel & can’t wait to approve my acne aswell as find new prouducts, etc :D

Is it normal that I spent the whole evening binge watching this channel? 😂It made me so happy!!! Thanks Hyram such accurate information and good vibes!! ♥️♥️♥️

Omd the amount of bleach stains on my towels from using benzol peroxide is insane

I needed this so bad right now. I’ve been so confused why my skin has been so dry since my dermatologist put me on a salicylic acid regimen and it’s because she recommended me to use too much. I definitely will be using less and see if my skin starts to feel better. Thank you! ❤️

Excellent video Hyram on a topic that can be extremely confusing for consumers. BPO hit acne more at the source and is more effective, but has its limitations due to bleaching and potential irritation. However, BPO only needs to sit on the skin for 30-60 seconds to kill acne causing bacteria so consumers should focus on short contact washes (like Panoxyl) which help limit irritation and potential bleaching effect since its washed off.

I use a benzoyl peroxide leave-on product from Paula's choice. It definitely is the product that deals with my acne best.

*i rly needed this bc the biggest pimple just popped up outta nowhere-*

I love it when hyram says he’s going to make 2021 his everything because he actually did with his skincare line with the inkey list and traveling and donating money to charities! 0:28 love you hyram 😊

Suggestions for dry/sensitive/ congested skin? I would love to know more about enzyme exfoliation as an alternative 🌞

SINCE IVE MET YOU I LEARNED A LOTTTTTTTTTTTTTT SO I CAN TREAT MY ACNEEEE OH MY GOD I LOVEE YOUU SOO MUCHHHH THANKK THANKK THANKKK YOUUUUUU!!!!!😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

So weird u say this, I’ve wasted a lot of money on salicylic and it never worked and I tried benzoyl peroxide and it PERFORMED MIRACLES!

Love the Paula's Choice BHA! I've had to experiment and change up my products over the year, but this is one of only two products that I haven't needed to change out (the other is the iUnik Tea Tree serum). These two products have made such incredible noticeable changes. Thank you so much for these recommendations! They've totally transformed my skin!

I’ve used the Panoxyl wash, and as someone with really oily skin, it is a really good product :)

When you want to love Niacinamide but you have a strong irritation/ allergic reaction to it 🥺🥺🥺

I’m a huge fan of the La Roche Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser! It’s my favorite salicylic acid wash and I use it in the morning