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Summary
Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Advanced Clearing Gel is a powerful topical treatment with 2% salicylic acid. Helps clear breakouts + prevent new ones.
Benefits
- Skin Types: Dry Combination to Oily.
- Building on 35 years of Clinique's acne expertise, this innovative fast-acting hydro-gel starts to work with just one application.
- Powerful topical acne treatment with 2% salicylic acid helps clear breakouts and prevent new ones by targeting pore-clogging oil and dead skin cells.
- Helps visibly reduce redness caused by irritation.
- Two ways to use it: Use this lightweight gel all over your face to help prevent new blemishes from forming or as a spot treatment to quickly treat existing or emerging acne.
- Invisible finish: Dries quickly. Layers well with the rest of your skincare and makeup.
- Non-acnegenic.
- Dermatologist developed. Allergy tested. 100% fragrance free.
- Free of: fragrance, parabens, phthalates, oil, gluten, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, synthetic colors.
Research Results
- Starts to reduce the size of acne in just 1 hour.*
- Reduces redness from irritation in just 2.5 hours.**
- Gets results as good as a topical acne prescription for clearing acne.***
- *Clinical testing on 31 women after using product once.
- **After pre-treatment period; clinical testing on 25 women measured for 150 minutes, versus untreated control.
- ***In a 12-week clinical study.
Key Ingredients
- 2% salicylic acid: Trusted acne-fighting ingredient helps clear dead skin cells, oil, and other impurities that can contribute to clogged pores.
- Witch hazel: Helps refine skin.
- Laminaria saccharina: Helps break down oil that can clog pores and lead to breakouts.
- Lactobacillus ferment: Helps visibly calm redness from irritation.
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Apply a thin layer to entire face twice a day after cleansing or apply as a spot treatment. Avoid eye area.
Using other topical acne drugs at the same time or right after use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor.
Follow with a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer.
If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce usage to every other day.
Salicylic Acid 2%Ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sucrose, Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Butylene Glycol, Water\Aqua\Eau, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate.
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What is the size of this product in ounces/mL ?
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- Official Answer By Clinique USThank you for your question. It's a 0.68 oz size.Was this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Prescription Strength Salicylic Acid
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I've been using the Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Advanced Clearing Gel for a few weeks now, and it's genuinely become my secret weapon for those stubborn breakouts that like to pop up at the worst times. The 2% salicylic acid formula sta...
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Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical™ Advanced Clearing Gel is a solid spot treatment that delivers on its promise to reduce breakouts quickly. I found it particularly effective on small, surface-level pimples—those annoying whiteheads or red spots that pop up overnight. After applying a thin layer, mos...
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New formula burns
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I was obsessed with the old formula used it for around 3 years now constantly refilling, didnt burn and removes even deep cysts for me. Now? The only thing i have noticed is that it burns the heaven off my face, should definitely reconsider the new formula and from what i can see definitely not the only one experiencing this.
New formula too strong, left a dark circle!
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Yikes. I was an AVID user of the old formula of this product, it worked amazingly well. When I ran out, I ordered the new formula… and ONE DROP applied 24 hrs ago has left me with a noticeable dark circle on the spot applied. I noticed the circle when I woke up this morning. It has become stronger throughout the day. This is NOT the result I've come to expect from Clinique. I hope this discoloration goes away and soon!
Great, but smaller than before
I love this product. Tried cheaper products and always go back to this. However, "shrinkflation" has struck again and I'm pretty annoyed. the large size used to a 1 whole fluid ounce, but now its 0.68 fluid ounce...at the same price of course. may be the last time I buy this, cause even on sale its pricey for such a small amount.
my little secret for making acne go away in one day
I have been using this product for years...Im talkin since I was probably like 12 lol my mom recommended it to me and I use this when im having a flare up and put it on my face overnight and the next morning their almost non existent. This has been a staple/must have in my household.
Prescription Strength Salicylic Acid
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[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I've been using the Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Advanced Clearing Gel for a few weeks now, and it's genuinely become my secret weapon for those stubborn breakouts that like to pop up at the worst times. The 2% salicylic acid formula starts working fast—within the first hour you can actually notice the size of active pimples shrinking, and by morning they're significantly less angry and inflamed. The lightweight gel texture absorbs almost instantly without leaving any sticky residue, so you can layer it under your regular skincare or makeup without any pilling issues. What really stands out is how effective it is at preventing new breakouts while treating existing ones. The formula includes witch hazel and laminaria saccharina that help break down pore-clogging oil before it becomes a problem. I can use it as a spot treatment on active blemishes or apply it to my entire problem areas, and it works equally well either way. The gel dries down quickly with no visible residue or flaking, which means I can apply it during the day without anyone knowing. I will say that if you have dry or sensitive skin, you'll want to be cautious at first because it can be drying—some people experience peeling or irritation if they go too hard too fast. I make sure to follow up with a good moisturizer, and that's kept any dryness at bay. The formula is fragrance-free and allergy-tested, though it does contain alcohol which gives it that slightly medicinal feel. Clinical testing shows it delivers results comparable to prescription acne treatments, which honestly justifies the higher price point compared to drugstore alternatives Bottom line: This gel delivers prescription-level results in a fast-absorbing, no-nonsense formula that visibly reduces breakouts within hours and keeps your skin clear with consistent use—just pair it with a solid moisturizer if you're prone to dryness.