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equate
Maximum Strength Acne Wash
Last verified: May 17, 2026
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- Water
- Glycerin
- Decyl Glucoside
- Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer
- PEG-40 Stearate
- Propanediol
- Sorbitan Stearate
- Stearic Acid
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
- Carbomer
- Dimethicone
- Silica
- Sodium Citrate
- Xanthan Gum
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Glycolic Acid
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Imidurea
- Lactic Acid
- Methylparaben
- Mineral Oil
- PEG-14M
- Potassium Lauryl Sulfate
- Potassium Phosphate
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Sodium PCA
- Titanium Dioxide
- Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
Why This Product is Rated STOP
Maximum Strength Acne Wash by equate has been evaluated by Million Marker and contains ingredients with known health concerns. This product is rated STOP, indicating higher concern.
We recommend avoiding STOP-rated products and seeking safer alternatives from our GO or SLOW categories.
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