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Max. Strength Acne Medication - 1oz - up&up™: Anti-Acne Gel, For Acne-Prone Skin - 2 of 4Max. Strength Acne Medication - 1oz - up&up™: Anti-Acne Gel, For Acne-Prone Skin - 3 of 4Max. Strength Acne Medication - 1oz - up&up™: Anti-Acne Gel, For Acne-Prone Skin - 4 of 4
Max. Strength Acne Medication - 1oz - up&up™: Anti-Acne Gel, For Acne-Prone Skin - 1 of 4

Max. Strength Acne Medication - 1oz - up&up™: Anti-Acne Gel, For Acne-Prone Skin

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About this item

Highlights

  • Compare to Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10
  • Maximum strength acne treatment gel helps you achieve clear skin
  • Gel formula contains 10% benzoyl peroxide to treat acne and prevent future breakouts
  • Daily treatment deeply penetrates pores to reduce the severity of blemishes
  • Provides you with continuous acne control

Description

Help your skin look its absolute best with the help of this Maximum Strength Acne Medication from up&up™. This medicated gel treatment contains 10% benzoyl peroxide to help treat acne and prevent future breakouts. It's a daily treatment that deeply penetrates pores to reduce the severity of acne blemishes — giving you the confidence you need to take on any day feeling your best. Simply apply at night before bed or in the morning before you put on your makeup to help your skin look and feel great.

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Scent: Unscented
Health Facts: Contains Benzoyl Peroxide
Product Warning: Keep out of reach of children, eye irritant
Product Form: Gel
Sustainability Claims: Not Tested on Animals
Beauty Purpose: Anti-Acne
Recommended Skin Type: Acne-Prone
Net weight: 1 Ounces
Features: Dermatologist Tested
TCIN: 13970586
UPC: 071661824052
Item Number (DPCI): 037-12-1605
Origin: Assem USA w/foreign/dom. parts
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Active ingredients

benzoyl peroxide' '10.0%

Purpose

Acne Medication

Uses

Uses for the treatment of acne

Directions

Directions Clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product, Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily, 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.

Other information

Other information Store at 20°C - 25°C (68°F - 77°F).

Inactive ingredients

carbomer, disodium edta, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, laureth-4, sodium hydroxide, water

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1.44 inches length x 4.02 inches width x 4.8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.1 pounds

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 365 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
See the return policy for complete information.

Q: Does this product bleach my clothing

submitted by Emma m - 2 years ago

  • A: Benzoyl Peroxide can bleach clothing and fabrics.

    submitted byHate cleaning - 2 years ago

  • A: Hello Emma m - We appreciate your interest in this Max. Strength Acne Medication - 1oz - up&up™. It is used to treat acne and is not suggested to use on cloths. Hope this helps! - Monica

    submitted byMonica - 2 years ago
    Target staff support

Q: Hello, My skin is oily. As of now I am breaking out and due to which I am having lots of acne scars. Can I use it all over my face or only on blemishes? Can I keep it overnight?

submitted by Ro - 2 years ago

  • A: I have oily skin and i keep it on over nigh and put it all over my face it dry out your skin so I would recommend to wash it off in the morning and put on a moisturizer

    submitted byCharlotte - 1 year ago

  • A: Hello Ro - We appreciate your interest in this item. You can apply to your face simply at night before bed or in the morning before you put on your makeup to help your skin look and feel great. Hope this helps. - Kevin

    submitted byKevin - 2 years ago
    Target staff support

Q: Will this stain fabric?

submitted by Ana - 7 years ago

  • A: Yes it does! I use an old pillowcase whenever I apply it to my face.

    submitted byrosie11 - 6 years ago

  • A: Would think so. I have used another brand and it does.

    submitted byRuninmn - 7 years ago

Q: Is it fragrance free?

submitted by John - 14 days ago

  • A: Hello Guest - Thank you for your interest! This maximum strength acne medication is unscented. I hope this helps! - Zara

    submitted byZara - 11 days ago
    Target staff support

Q: Can I use this as a spot treatment for pimples?

submitted by DyanD - 2 months ago

  • A: Hello Guest - Thank you for your interest! This Maximum strength acne medication helps to treat acne and prevent future breakouts. This acne treatment deeply penetrates pores to reduce the severity of blemishes. I hope this information helps! - Zara

    submitted byZara - 2 months ago
    Target staff support

Q: His this product formulation changed compared to previous iterations of target up and up benzoyl peroxide?

submitted by Tide lover - 3 months ago

  • A: Hello guest - We appreciate your interest for this item. This benzoyl peroxide formula has not changed from the previous version. I hope it helps - Juliette.

    submitted bysanto - 3 months ago
    Target staff support

Q: Can this be used on the body for and when acne appears? Ie., button, back, arms?

submitted by IdLikeToKnowThx - 4 months ago

  • A: Hi Guest - Thank you for the inquiry. Yes, you can use up&up Max Strength Acne Medication on your body acne. Happy shopping! - Kris

    submitted byKris - 3 months ago
    Target staff support

Q: does this need to be refrigerated?

submitted by An - 5 months ago

  • A: Hi Guest - Thank you for the inquiry. This product does not need to be refrigerated. Hope this helps! - Kris

    submitted byKris - 5 months ago
    Target staff support

Q: Is this antibacterial?

submitted by Kailynn H - 1 year ago

  • A: Hello Kailynn H - Thank you for taking an interest in this product.This product contains 10% benzoyl peroxide that reduces bacteria on the skin. Hope this helps! Happy Shopping - Amy

    submitted byAmy - 1 year ago
    Target staff support

Q: Can you put makeup on top of the product or no?

submitted by yeaaaa - 2 years ago

  • A: Hello - Appreciate your interest on this item. This is a daily treatment gel based cream. You can put makeup on this product. I hope this information helps. - Nimra

    submitted byNimra - 2 years ago
    Target staff support
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The product has garnered mixed feedback from guests, with many praising its effectiveness in treating acne and reducing blemishes quickly. However, numerous guests have reported adverse reactions, including rashes, irritation, and chemical burns, particularly after the formula change. While some guests appreciate its affordability and potency, others express frustration over the new formulation and its impact on their skin. Guests recommend using it cautiously, especially for sensitive skin.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.3 out of 5 stars with 2190 reviews
    effectiveness: 4.08 out of 5
    quality: 3.98 out of 5
    value: 4.2 out of 5
    75% would recommend
    513 recommendations
    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    11 June, 2026Verified purchase

    buy it

    my all time favorite. Put it on a spot and its practically gone over night.
    Kelliott
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    6 June, 2026Verified purchase

    EFFECTIVE

    Let me 1st say I do not have sensitive skin. I have years of sun damage at 42 years old. Unfortunately due to perimenopause I am breaking out! I bought this on a whim and it WORKS. It does smell bad but I only use it on my bad spots, and I don’t use too much. It dries the zits out like magic! You must be careful and it’s not for slathering all over the face! It seems that this does not work for a lot of people. It IS VERY STRONG so use with caution. 😊 wash your hands after use and don’t wipe it on your nice hand towels it will bleach.
    Amys Baby Boy
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 4 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    23 May, 2026Verified purchase

    HORRIBLE PRODUCT

    HORRIBLE. Gave me an itchy bumpy rash on forehead. Terrible.
    Shannpage
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    22 May, 2026Verified purchase

    DONT BUY!

    Believe the recent negative reviews. My face immediately got irritated, itchy around my cheek bones/forehead. I had to rewash my face, slather in aloe and aquaphor. Won’t be using again, after being my holy grail for 10 years. Something wrong with this new product, why change things?? It has a weird smell, and consistency is different too. Extremely frustrated! Companies have been constantly repackaging and reformulating over the last 5 years, I’m exhausted from having to find new products when the old ones change and are no longer good.
    Nikkie
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    20 May, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    Gave me swollen eyes and face
    Veronica
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    26 April, 2026Verified purchase

    Very bad reactions

    I had an absolutely horrible allergic reaction to this product after applying a thin layer practically everywhere on my face I woke up to itchiness, redness and puffiness everywhere. My face was swollen. My eyes were almost swollen shut.
    Christi
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    14 April, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    Holy moly I love this, I had some acne on my cheeks and this cleared it up like in 3 days. As someone that has been suffering acne since I was a teen, I’m now 30 btw I know that no all products work well or fast! This is it, it didn’t cause bad reaction so that’s great too. I’m so happy w it
    Rita
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    1 out of 5 stars
    10 April, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    This product gave me a chemical burn and left red rashes all over my face, even though I barely used any. I would not recommend it.
    Zoe
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    4 April, 2026Verified purchase

    Not recommended

    Immediate redness, burning, itching and swelling lasting over 12 hours.
    Beckie
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 3 out of 5
    4 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    2 April, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    This product will discolor your skin. The formula must have been changed because I used it for years. I could not figure out why I had light spots on my face, it was from this. While it may work, beware because it will lighten sections of your face it is put on.
    Target Shopper
    effectiveness: 2 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    31 March, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    it's great
    Jessic
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    Did you find this review helpful?
    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    29 March, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    My daughter got a really bad rash with this product
    Eva
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    17 March, 2026

    Causes itchiness and burning

    Woke up with my face burning and itching.
    hcarrier
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    13 March, 2026Verified purchase

    Worst item I have ever purchased

    DO NOT BUY!!! where ever you put it on your face. It will leave you with red irritated spots. I put it on my cheeks and I woke up the next morning with redness everywhere I put it on ! do not buy the generic brand buy the real thing!!!
    Sarah
    3 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    12 March, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    DO NOT BUY!!! This left me with a huge chemical burn on my face. I have used benzoyl peroxide plenty of other time and never had this happen. Do not buy this
    anna
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    27 February, 2026Verified purchase

    NEVER AGAIN!

    Like another commenter this and other different Target brand skincare products have made my eyes swell up and itch and cause severe reactions. Never buying target brand skincare again.
    Erin
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    24 February, 2026Verified purchase

    Horrible!

    Bought this product for my acne and my skin broke out in a rash and swelled my eye shut!
    Andrea
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    6 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    3 out of 5 stars
    21 February, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    It works but very strong makes my skin peal unfortunately but the pimple does get smaller price is a very cheap alternative for acne
    Nancy
    effectiveness: 4 out of 5
    quality: 3 out of 5
    value: 3 out of 5
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    19 February, 2026Verified purchase

    Great for acne

    I’ve been using the green and white one before they released the new design and it lasted me geniunely forever and worked so well for my acne/my skin. I love the new design I’m so excited to use this.
    T
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    4 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    15 February, 2026

    Awesome

    Acne went away!
    Connor
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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