"i started using epiduo last monday.  i did not have any side effects until day 5, my face peeled but nothing i couldn&#039;t exfoliate off when i washed my face.  no peeling after day 5.  on day 6 my face stung a little when i put the lotion on a few minutes after the epiduo.  after that my face still stings a little around the eye area only but nothing that i can&#039;t just get over right away... very mild.  my face looks about 50% better already!! i am so happy and my husband, kids &amp; coworkers have noticed.  i&#039;m afraid of the &quot;purge&quot; to come since i have been on it for about 11 days now and see positive changes.  i will update you guys again in about a week.  i wanted to post because i am not having the negative experience most people are posting."