"when i used benzaclin paired with a salicylic acid face wash and/or cream my face would become dry, red, and the breakouts more severe. murad was the worst offender, clinique acne solutions also offered no relief. as a last resort i bought a mia face brush and used simple cerave foaming face wash with it, along with spot treating with benzaclin using a qtip. for the first time ever my face is 99 % clear. routine: a) wash face with mia and cerave foaming cleanser b) apply benzaclin with qtip where needed c) wait 5 mins for it to soak in and apply light moisturizer d) pm: sleep or am: apply makeup on top.  i am a 25 year old female with combination fair skin."