PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant vs Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical™ Advanced Clearing Gel

PanOxyl

Clinique

An acne treatment built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

An acne treatment built around Astringent, for hydration and soothing irritation.

Acne treatment

15 ingredients

12 ingredients

Brand price

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Brand price

USD 37.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Glycerin
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Sucrose
Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Sucrose
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Sucrose

No concerns found

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol Denat.
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol Denat.
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol Denat.

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Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —
Potassium Sorbate (in both products)
Preservative
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating

Alcohol Denat.
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Skin Conditioning
- Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)
- Oil Control
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sucrose
Humectant
0-1 / —
Faex Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin Protecting
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Benzoic Acid
Preservative

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Potassium Sorbate
Fragrance, Preservative
Potassium Sorbate is the organic salt that conforms generally to the formula:
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