Cetaphil

Gentle Clear 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment.

Acne

About this product

A leave-on acne treatment with 2% salicylic acid and polyhydroxy acids, designed to clear acne-prone skin while maintaining hydration.

Guru Score

85%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

2Gurus

2Yay

0Mixed

0Nay

What the gurus are saying

This leave-on salicylic acid earns praise for working well on sensitive, acne-prone skin without over-drying. Gurus appreciate that it pairs the acne-fighting salicylic acid with hydrating polyhydroxy acids, and note it may also help fade dark spots. It's straightforward enough to use in the shower as part of a daily routine.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take June 2025

Best for

Acne-prone skin

Type

AcneLiquid

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr Dray

2.68M subs

✓Yay

"I love the Cetaphil Gentle Clear line. This salicylic acid treatment is great. It also has polyhydroxy acids in it which are really hydrating."

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"I love the Cetaphil Gentle Clear line. This salicylic acid treatment is great. It also has polyhydroxy acids in it which are really hydrating."

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"I love this one by Cetaphil. It's a leave-on salicylic acid, great if you have acne prone skin that's very sensitive, or if you have hyperpigmentation that you're aiming to improve the appearance of. It's very good."

Dr. Daniel Sugai

720k subs

✓Yay

"Some nice options would be [CeraVe] renewing sa cleanser or the Cetaphil gentle clear 2% salicylic acid these are great options choose one you don't have to go with both I've been using this one more recently very nice to have in the shower"

Frequently asked.

What is Cetaphil Gentle Clear 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment?

A leave-on acne treatment with 2% salicylic acid and polyhydroxy acids, designed to clear acne-prone skin while maintaining hydration.

Is Cetaphil Gentle Clear 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 85%.

What is Cetaphil Gentle Clear 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment's Guru Score?

Cetaphil Gentle Clear 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment holds a Guru Score of 85%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.