No. 172 in skincare

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25% would recommend

45 redditors · 2 threads · 2 subs
95% CI: 10–50%
★4.7 on Amazon (570 reviews)

25%

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Positive 4 Neutral 8 Negative 4

Why we ranked it No. 172 in skincare

Sample 45 redditors with explicit opinion · 4 positive · 4 negative · 8 neutral

Score0.312 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio

Confidence95% CI: 10–50% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence

Verdict Reddit Confirmed — Threshold-based label from our methodology.

Sources r/Xennials, r/SkincareAddiction

Stridex · skincare

Reddit Confirmed

Stridex pads

Name: Stridex pads
Brand: Stridex
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.7 (570 reviews)

r/Xennialsr/SkincareAddiction

redditors mentioned this 16 opinions rated · 25% positive · 2 threads · 2 subreddits incl. r/Xennials, r/SkincareAddiction Reddit data: 2023–2026 · how we collected this →

TL;DR — Reddit consensus

Effective acne treatment; can be irritating and overdrying for sensitive skin.

Amazon vs Reddit

Amazon loves it. Reddit isn't sold.

On Amazon: ★4.7 from 570 reviews — that's roughly 92% positive. On Reddit: 25% of 45 redditors recommend it. The gap of 67 points is unusual and worth reading the cons before you buy.

What redditors love

Effective against acne and blackheads

Affordable and widely available option

Works well in basic skincare routines

What they don’t

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Can cause skin irritation and burning sensation

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May be too harsh and overdrying

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Not suitable for all skin types

Read all 45 mentions on Reddit ↓