
About this product
A spot treatment gel designed to target breakouts and unclog pores, formulated with salicylic acid to address acne and ingrown hairs.
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Full ingredients
Salicylic Acid (2%), Water/Aqua/Eau, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Ethoxydiglycol, Azelaic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Poterium Officinale Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
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Early verdict · Few reviews so farWhat the gurus are saying
This gel works well as a targeted spot treatment applied before bed, though a little goes a long way and salicylic acid may be too strong for everyday use across the whole face. The main trade-off is the price tag; while gurus find it effective for small problem areas, similar products exist at lower cost and with more active ingredients packed in.
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A spot treatment gel designed to target breakouts and unclog pores, formulated with salicylic acid to address acne and ingrown hairs.
The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 72%.
PCA Skin Acne Gel holds a Guru Score of 72%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 independent expert reviewers we have collected.
PCA Skin Acne Gel is generally suited to acne-prone skin.
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