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Philosophy Clear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment & Moisturizer #1
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PhilosophyClear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment & Moisturizer

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Clear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment & Moisturizer by Philosophy helps clear skin, while delivering breathable, oil-free hydration for clear skin.

Benefits

  • Delivers breathable, oil-free hydration without clogging pores, helps improve skin tone and texture, and provides oil control for a beautiful matte finish

Key Ingredients

  • The antimicrobial formula immediately begins to eliminate acne-causing bacteria, while salicylic acid and oligopeptide-10 help keep skin clear of new acne blemishes with less potential for irritation

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 (1.0%). Inactive: Water, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Butylene Glycol, Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Wax/Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Squalane, Lecithin, Oligopeptide-10, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethoxydiglycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, O-Cymen-5-Ol.

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Q&A

Showing 5 out of 16 Questions
Q
Do you use this after cleansing and before the toner? Or after the toner? And do you leave it on and continue with the rest of your skincare?
Asked by T
Official Answer By Philosophy - Brand Engage
Thank you for your question! We recommend using the Clear Days Ahead spot treatment after cleansing the skin and generally after using toner. Simply 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. Was this answer helpful to you
Q
Is this product just for face? Or can be use on body as well?
Asked by Yolie
Official Answer By Philosophy - Brand Engage
The Clear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment & Moisturizer is specifically formulated and tested only for the face.Was this answer helpful to you
Q
Will this product help with hormonal acne?
Asked by Allannah
Official Answer By Philosophy - Brand Engage
Yes, the Clear Days Ahead line is effective on Hormonal acne. Was this answer helpful to you
Q
How much Salicylic Acid is in this product?
Asked by Kiki
Official Answer By Philosophy - Brand Engage
The amount of each ingredient is proprietary and can not be listed Was this answer helpful to you
Q
Would this be a good product for a 12 year old? has breakouts on forehead & chin. Probably hormonal but still is bothersome to her.
Asked by Joy
Verified Reply - Brand ExpertYes, the Clear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment & Moisturizer would be able to address the breakouts. However, we would recommend consulting with a physician before using any products.Was this answer helpful to you

Review Snapshot

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219 ReviewsWrite a Review
86%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
Pros
59Effective
56Easy To Use
42Hydrates Skin
29Minimizes Pores
27Soothing
Cons
9Dries Out Skin
5Irritates Skin
4Doesn't Work
2Pricey / Poor Value
1Needs To Be In A Bigger Bottle!
Best Uses
44Adult Acne
42Moderate Acne
28Blackheads & Whiteheads
18Teen Acne
16Inflammatory Acne
Describe Yourself
35Brand Buyer
24Budget Shopper
1Acne prone skin
1Oily
Most Helpful Positive Review
The most AMAZING acne treatment!!

I have struggled for many years with oily, acne prone skin, and have tried just about everything on the market. The clear days ahead acne treatment is the most effective moisturizer I have ever used. It leaves my skin soft and smooth and exfoliates my skin gently, with little to no redness and irrit...

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Most Helpful Critical Review
Please bring back Hope in a Bottle

This product is more gelatinous and wet in consistency, and feels slick on the skin most of the day (like oil). I prefer Hope in a Bottle, which is a satiny (less wet) lotion. Clear Days may fight acne and control oil, but the slippery wet feel on the skin is not what I want, so oil control is moot....

219 results

The best for fading my dark spots

Submitted 1 year ago

By laurenp569

From undisclosed

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Philosophy - BV

I love this product! It has majorly helped me fade dark spots, especially post accutane, where I had a lot of hyperpigmentation! I would totally recommend it.

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Great product!

Submitted 1 year ago

By Mee Mee

From SC

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Philosophy - BV

I have been using this product daily for years to help with adult hormonal breakouts. It definitely helps.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Allergic reaction in 14 year old daughter

Submitted 1 year ago

By Majaprov

From Melbourne, FL

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Philosophy - BV

My 14 year old daughter had an allergic reaction to this product. She has tree nut and peanut allergies and we had a pretty unfortunate reaction today, and we went to ED to ensure no anaphylactic shock. She is okay, but it was worth me looking into the impact of the ingredients. Not sure what caused it, but we have discontinued use. Be careful if you have nut allergies.. Licorice root is in the same "plant family" as peanuts and legumes.

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Love this moisturizer and its a must have!

Submitted 1 year ago

By Philosophylover26

From CA

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Philosophy - BV

If you struggle with acne through out the years, this the product for you! I have been buying this at least six years now and two boxes per older at least twice a year continually! It has help skin so much that I recommend it to everyone I Know and overall a great moisturizer as well.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Gentle but not as effective as I would like

Submitted 1 year ago

By Rae05

From Minneapolis, MN

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Philosophy - BV

Gentle enough for sensitive skin. I'm not seeing a huge decrease in the instance of acne or outbreaks, but it's a decent cleanser overall.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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