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Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel.

About this product

A gel-based acne treatment containing salicylic acid, witch hazel, and sea balm designed to target clogged pores and superficial acne.

Full ingredients

Alcohol Denat, Water, Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel), Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Sea Whip Extract, Butylene Glycol, Benzalkonium Chloride

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Guru Score

68%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What they liked

  • Absorbs quickly without pilling
  • Targets clogged pores and superficial acne

What they flagged

  • Can be too drying for daily use

What the gurus are saying

This gel absorbs quickly and targets clogged pores and occasional breakouts effectively, though it leans drying, that means those with combination or oily skin may want to use it just once daily, and people with very dry skin might reserve it for humid months or skip it altogether. One dermatologist found it works well for summer use with minimal pilling under serums, but another dermatologist did not endorse it, so takes here are mixed.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take October 2024

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Type

AcneGel

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeContains drying alcohol

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~Yay
"The first product, Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel, I really was using that pretty much all summer. I do find it to be a little bit more effective. I do think it's a little bit more drying, which is why I reserve it for my combination dry skin for use in the summer time. When I apply this in the morning, if I use it consistently, it really helps to target my clogged pores as well as some of the occasional superficial acne that I would get."
~Nay
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Frequently asked.

What is Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel?

A gel-based acne treatment containing salicylic acid, witch hazel, and sea balm designed to target clogged pores and superficial acne.

Is Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 68%.

What is Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel's Guru Score?

Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel holds a Guru Score of 68%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel best for?

Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel is generally suited to acne-prone skin.

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