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Philosophy Clear Days Ahead Fast-Acting Salicylic Acid Acne Spot Treatment
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Summary
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Clear Days Ahead Fast-Acting Salicylic Acid Acne Spot Treatment by Philosophy helps rapidly clear and soothe the discomfort of bothersome blemishes for clearer skin.
Benefits
- Helps rapidly clear and soothe the discomfort of bothersome blemishes for clearer skin
- The antimicrobial formula immediately begins to eliminate acne-causing bacteria, while salicylic acid penetrates pores to clear most acne blemishes
- Quickly reduces the appearance of blemishes and features a barrier rejuvenation complex that helps soothe the redness and discomfort of blemishes for clearer skin
Key Ingredients
- Salicylic acid penetrates pores to clear most acne blemishes
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Cleanse the skin thoroughly before applying medication. Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer 1-3 times daily. Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with 1 application daily, then gradually increase to 2-3 times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.
Precautions: For external use only. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using if you are using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product. This may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. When using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Active: Salicylic Acid (2.0%). Inactive: Water, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Polysilicone-11, Alcohol Denat., Hexyldecanol, Glycolic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Squalane, Bisabolol, Butylene Glycol, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Oligopeptide-10, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Laureth-12, Polysorbate 60, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Stearic Acid, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Ethoxydiglycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Edta, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, O-Cymen-5-Ol.
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animal cruelty, free?
- Asked by ky
- Official Answer By Philosophy - Brand EngageThank you for your question! Philosophy is fully committed to using alternatives to animal testing to ensure the safety of our products. Please be assured that we do not perform, nor do we ever commission any third parties on our behalf to perform, animal testing on our products or ingredients. There are 3rd party sellers who sell our product in places where animal testing is required by law. Please know that these sellers are not authorized philosophy retailers. We hope this helps! Have a beautiful day!Was this answer helpful to you
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animal cruelty, free?
- Asked by ky
- Official Answer By Philosophy - Brand EngageThank you for your question! Philosophy is fully committed to using alternatives to animal testing to ensure the safety of our products. Please be assured that we do not perform, nor do we ever commission any third parties on our behalf to perform, animal testing on our products or ingredients. There are 3rd party sellers who sell our product in places where animal testing is required by law. Please know that these sellers are not authorized philosophy retailers. We hope this helps! Have a beautiful day!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I received your response from my question about my 60 year old dry skin asking advice on sebum filaments on my chin and nose I did appreciate your quick response advising me to use your pore extracting clay mask however I have purchased the mask a couple of years ago and it doesn't help my problem at all. Do you have any other suggestions? Many thanks
- Asked by Maureen
- Official Answer By Philosophy - Brand EngageThank you for your question. Have you tried the micro delivery face wash? It is a daily exfoliating face wash that may help some. Just remember to use a moisturizer after exfoliating. Have a beautiful day! Was this answer helpful to you
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I am 60 years old with dry skin I have sebum filament pores which resemble black/grey heads on my chin and nose Will this product reduce the size of the pores ?
- Asked by Maureen
- Official Answer By Philosophy - Brand EngageThank you for your question. This product is to help rapidly clear and soothe the discomfort of bothersome blemishes. We recommend trying the Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Face Mask. This mask should be used after cleansing, and before the moisturizing step. It is important to apply a moisturizer after you use the mask. The mask can tend to dry your skin after use. We hope this helps! Have a beautiful day! Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
could i refrigerate this item?
- Asked by cassidy
- Official Answer By Philosophy - Brand EngageThank you for your question! There is no harm in refrigerating this product, as salicylic acid stores better in a cool and dry area. Have a great day!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Will the ingredients bleach my pillowcase and towel when using?
- Asked by Parkerlynne
- Official Answer By Philosophy - Brand EngageHello, and thank you for your question! The Clear Days Ahead Fast-Acting Salicylic Acid Acne Spot Treatment should not bleach your pillowcase or towel as it does not contain benzoyl peroxide. If you have anymore questions please feel free to call 1-800-568-3151Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does this work well to clear up deep cystic acne?
- Asked by Momof2boys
- Official Answer By Philosophy - Brand EngageYes, the Clear Days Ahead Fast-Acting Salicylic Acid Acne Spot Treatment can assist with treatment. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can I use this product with the Clear days ahead set all together?
- Asked by jo
- Official Answer By Philosophy - Brand EngageYes, it is recommended to use the entire product for best results. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I have been using this 1-2x daily as needed and love how much it helps my skin! A little goes a long way. However my skin has been going a bit crazy with breakouts recently and thinking of adding the overnight treatment pads by this brand to my routine too. Is that ok? I know they have a possibly of drying out my skin which is on the oily side to begin with. Haven't experienced this with this product.
- Asked by Angel
- Official Answer By Philosophy - Brand EngageYes, the Clear Days Ahead Overnight Repair Acne Treatment pads would be a good addition to your regimen, It helps to gently removes dead skin cells without scrubbing.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does this go under or over my moisturizer?
- Asked by Chrissieh2os
- Official Answer By Philosophy - Brand EngageThe Clear Days Ahead Fast-Acting Salicylic Acid Acne Spot Treatment should be applied prior to applying a moisturizer. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Will the ingredients bleach my pillowcase and towel when using?
- Asked by Parkerlynne
- Official Answer By Philosophy - Brand EngageHello, and thank you for your question! The Clear Days Ahead Fast-Acting Salicylic Acid Acne Spot Treatment should not bleach your pillowcase or towel as it does not contain benzoyl peroxide. If you have anymore questions please feel free to call 1-800-568-3151Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does this work well to clear up deep cystic acne?
- Asked by Momof2boys
- Official Answer By Philosophy - Brand EngageYes, the Clear Days Ahead Fast-Acting Salicylic Acid Acne Spot Treatment can assist with treatment. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can I use this product with the Clear days ahead set all together?
- Asked by jo
- Official Answer By Philosophy - Brand EngageYes, it is recommended to use the entire product for best results. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I have been using this 1-2x daily as needed and love how much it helps my skin! A little goes a long way. However my skin has been going a bit crazy with breakouts recently and thinking of adding the overnight treatment pads by this brand to my routine too. Is that ok? I know they have a possibly of drying out my skin which is on the oily side to begin with. Haven't experienced this with this product.
- Asked by Angel
- Official Answer By Philosophy - Brand EngageYes, the Clear Days Ahead Overnight Repair Acne Treatment pads would be a good addition to your regimen, It helps to gently removes dead skin cells without scrubbing.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does this go under or over my moisturizer?
- Asked by Chrissieh2os
- Official Answer By Philosophy - Brand EngageThe Clear Days Ahead Fast-Acting Salicylic Acid Acne Spot Treatment should be applied prior to applying a moisturizer. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is this a gel consistency or more of a lotion consistency? In other words, does this have a tendency to peel or ball up under makeup when dried, or does it dry like any other lotion product would?
- Asked by Go Rilla
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertThe Clear Days Ahead Fast-Acting Salicylic Acid Acne Spot Treatment is formulated to be a lightweight gel that dries easily that applies smoothly under makeupWas this answer helpful to you
- Q
does this product reduce acne scars?
- Asked by DBIves
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertWe recommend incorporating philosophy clear days ahead overnight repair salicylic acid acne treatment pads to assist in reducing the dark spots that acne sometimes leaves behind.Was this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Finally, a solution that works
I actually had great skin as a teen and young adult, relatively speaking. The acne issues didn't start until my 30s. I do not have oily skin - in fact, very much the opposite. What I do have are issues with both cystic acne and milia (small bumps that are almost like a blackhead but you can't just ...
Most Helpful Critical Review
works OK, not a miracle
I thought I would try this system since I recently started breaking out quite badly due to stress. Overall, I'm not a fan of salicylic acid products and never think they work very well, but I thought I would try this out of despiration. The best thing about this is that it does not dry the skin out ...
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Cleared skin
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Help cleared my skin, also tired an under eye cream Love this skin line
It works!
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Submitted as part of a sweepstakes entry
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Been using this product for 1-2 weeks and my skin has already cleared. I will be using it daily from now on!
Spot treatment
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Excellent for breakouts. I spot treat with this and my breakouts are usually gone by morning
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I love Philosophy so much. They really understand females. Their products smell so good and they are actually effective. I'll stick with philosophy forever.
Only thing that works for me
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I have developed some bad acne as an adult and have spent more money than I care to admit on products. This is the only stuff that actually works for me. I put it on at night and by the next morning my blemish is significantly reduced.