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Summary
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Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Gel is a refreshing, medicated gel cleanser with 2% salicylic acid. Helps clear acne and prevent future breakouts.
Benefits
- Formulated for acne-prone skins.
- Helps clear breakouts and blackheads.
- Helps control oil and unclog pores.
- Skin feels fresh, soft, and smooth.
- Paraben-free. Phthalate-free.
- Oil-free. Non-acnegenic.
- Free of denatured alcohol.
- SLS-free. Gluten-free.
- Allergy tested. Fragrance-free.
- Dermatologist tested.
- For best results, use the Clinique Acne Solutions Clear Skin System consistently to help get breakouts under control: cleanse with Cleansing Foam or Cleansing Gel, exfoliate with Clarifying Lotion, and treat with Clinical Clearing Gel.
Key Ingredients
- Salicylic acid and acetyl glucosamine help clear dead skin cells that can contribute to clogged pores.
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- Use face cleanser twice a day, morning and night.
- Lather between palms with warm water.
- Massage over makeup-free face, avoiding eye area.
- Rinse thoroughly; pat skin dry.
- Follow with Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion.
- To help treat breakouts, use Clinical Clearing Gel before moisturizer. Apply a thin layer to entire face twice a day after cleansing, or spot-apply if you are using another leave-on acne treatment.
- Finish with a lightweight, oil-free hydrator like Dramatically Different Oil-Free Gel.
Active: Salicylic Acid 2.0%. Inactive: Water\Aqua\Eau, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Sucrose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gentiana Lutea (Gentian) Root Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Caffeine, Acetyl Glucosamine, Laureth-2, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Sulfate, Benzophenone-4, Sodium Hydroxide, EDTA, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Blue 1 (CI 42090).
Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.
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My daughter has acne on face and she used drunking elephant but know her face is red it has critic acids in it she breaks out will this product work
- Asked by T
- Official Answer By Clinique USThank you for reaching out! Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Gel is a medicated cleanser using 2% salicylic acid ideal for those looking to clear and prevent future breakouts. Follow with Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel and an oil-free moisturizer to complete the acne-curbing routine!Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this good for dry skin?
- Asked by RP
- Official Answer By Clinique USWe are so glad you asked. Yes, Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Gel is formulated for all skin types who have acne prone skin. Was this answer helpful to you
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So i have been using this for over a week now including the acne clearing serum. I started breaking out worse around my jaw. I heard that starting a new skin care routine can break you out, but is it normal for this product and should i keep using it and wait for results?
- Asked by Alex
- Official Answer By Clinique USThank you for your question! When beginning a new skincare routine that includes exfoliation, you may notice a few additional breakouts before skin begins to clear. With continued use, Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Gel helps clear skin and prevent future breakouts. Connect with a Beauty Associate in-store for personalized recommendations or your dermatologist directly about individual concerns.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can you use this on you back and shoulders?
- Asked by Mac
- Official Answer By Clinique USThank you for asking. Fans with concerns about breakouts on their body, love Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Bar for Face & Body. Targeting breakouts with acne-fighting salicylic acid, while keeping skin feeling smooth and comfortable, this multi-tasker can be used on face and body, particularly in areas prone to breakouts like chest, back, and shoulders daily to helps unclog pores.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Am I able to use this as the second cleaner in my double cleansing routine?
- Asked by Luna
- Official Answer By Clinique USYes! We recommend first using a gentle cleanser to remove makeup and impurities, like Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm, or Clinique Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser. Follow with your favourite, like Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Gel to cleanse and treat acne-prone skin. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is this product supposed to be pretty watery? I picked one up yesterday in store and it is very thin
- Asked by Sarah
- Official Answer By Clinique - BE DO NOT USEHello! Yes, Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Gel is a lightweight, thin gel cleanser to help reduce acne. Try this formula or Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam to be your first step in cleansing. Both work to reduce acne and prep skin for step 2, Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I have cystic acne on both of my cheeks does this 3 step Clinique work? I've used from face mask to face washes to proactive and nothing helped me. And what are the steps in order?
- Asked by Ivana
- Official Answer By Clinique - BE DO NOT USEWe can help. Step 1, Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Gel cleanses skin fighting acne and removes dirt and oil to prep skin for Step 2, Clinique Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion. Clinique Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion sweeps away dead skin, dirt and oil. Step 3 & 4, Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel is applied in a thin layer to help reduce inflammation and Clinique Dramatically Different Oil Control Gel hydrates while treating breakout. For best results, use this system twice per day. Stop by your nearest Ulta location where our consultants are here to guide you along the way. Visit ulta.com/stores for a store nearby. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I noticed this doesn't have salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide on the ingredient list, what ingredients in it specifically treat acne?
- Asked by jessi
- Official Answer By Clinique - BE DO NOT USEHello! Thanks so much for reaching out! Salicylic Acid is the active ingredient in our Clinique Acne Solutions Clearing Gel, which helps clear blemishes and prevent future breakouts. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can I use this with philosophy acne treatment and moisturizer? My face usually breaks out from clogged pores and I have bumpy small pimples and scars
- Asked by gris
- Official Answer By Clinique - BE DO NOT USEHello. Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Gel cleanses away excess dirt and should be used as Step 1 in your system. Stop by your nearest Ulta location to experience this product in person. Have a great week!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Do you use this to wash your face? Or is this used as a spot treatment gel?
- Asked by Ektaa
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertHello. Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Gel is an oil-free, foaming cleanser that controls oil, clears breakout, and unclogs pores. Massage over makeup-free face, avoiding the eye area and rinse. We can't wait to hear your results!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Would this replace step 1 in the Clinique Acne Solutions Steps, in other words, would I then follow this with Step 2 the toner, and Step 3? Thanks!
- Asked by FLNess
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertHi! Yes, this is step #1, so you would follow with the Clarifying Lotion. Thank you for your question and have a wonderful week!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can you get me a list of this products ingredients? When you click on ingredients you get more instructions on how to use the product, which is great, but I need to know the ingredients. Thank you.
- Asked by CutiE
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertHi! Absolutely! I am noting the ingredients below. Thank you for your question and have a wonderful week! active ingredient: salicylic acid 2.00% ingredients: water\aqua\eau | glycerin | sodium laureth sulfate | sodium chloride | lauramidopropyl betaine | butylene glycol | sucrose | gentiana lutea (gentian) root extract | laminaria saccharina extract | caffeine | sodium hyaluronate | acetyl glucosamine | laureth-2 | peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate | sodium sulfate | benzophenone-4 | sodium hydroxide | edta | disodium edta | bht | phenoxyethanol | blue 1 (ci 42090) < iln41073>Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is this product any different from the cleansing foam? Which would you reccommend for use on a facial brush?
- Asked by Jess
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertHi! The products are interchangeable, and offer the same result. If you are using a facial device with a brush, I suggest the Cleansing Gel. I believe you will prefer the texture of the gel partnered with a brush. Thank you for your interest in Clinique!Was this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Fixed the undergrounders!
I spent $200 on dermadoctor products and while I thought it was helping, it is NOTHING compared to the trio I used. I bought the travel version of this (with the yellow lotion) as well as the acne solutions trio (which came with a foam cleanser but I prefer this one). Incredible! I had these undergr...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Only for extremely oily skin
I have combination skin with a lot of blackheads and was freaking out around my chin area. Although my t zone is oily, my cheeks and forehead are dry. I purchased this product hoping it would help clear up some of my blackheads and pimples that we're going around my chin while not being to drying on...
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I have bought this before and I will buy it again..
My skin feels so soft and clean after I use this gel. No dryness, just soft and refreshed!
Terrible almost pure liquid !
Ugh I really dislike this "gel" its more like water. This goes right in between your fingers wasting so much! It doesnt sud up or act like a soap in any way!! Please bring back the acne bar of soap ! We miss it !!
It's pricey but good.
Try to buy things when you have a coupon so it isn't so pricey. Only some coupons apply to this brand unfortunately. But some do. Anyway, step up from the old discontinued neutrogena acne wash that was a similar color to the Clinique acne bottle.
Great Acne fighting product
Age 18-29
Verified Buyer
I purchased this product for my daughter who has acne prone skin. Other things she had used over the counter for teenage girls have not worked. It does not irritate her skin or cause excessive dryness. She loves it.
I will continue to bye the product
Verified Buyer
This product is amazing I wish there was something like this in the 80s lol this is a must buy ladies and gents