Acne Body Spray
Acne Clearing Body

Paula's Choice

Acne Body Spray

Differin

Acne Clearing Body

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

An acne treatment built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for controlling oil and refining pores.

Acne treatment
Acne treatment
21 ingredients
8 ingredients

Brand price

USD 30.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 20

  • 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

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 20

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Glycolic Acid

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Trigger Acne1

    Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

    Lauric Acid

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Lauric Acid, Polysorbate 20

  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1

    May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

    Lauric Acid

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Polysorbate 20

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Alcohol

  • May Worsen Eczema1

    May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

    Alcohol

  • May Worsen Rosacea1

    Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

    Alcohol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Salicylic Acid (in both products)

    Preservative

    • BHA
    • Salicylic acid
    • Acne Fighting
    • Exfoliating
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining

  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Alcohol

    Fragrance

    0 / —

    • Denatured alcohol
    • May Worsen Dryness
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Rosacea

  • Glycolic Acid

    Buffering

    0-1 / —

    • AHA
    • Glycolic acid
    • Anti-Aging
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Exfoliating
    • Smoothing

  • Hamamelis Virginiana Water

    Skin Conditioning

    • Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)
    • Oil Control

  • Polysorbate 20 (in both products)

    Cleansing

    0 / 0

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Ammonia

    Buffering

  • Disodium EDTA (in both products)

    Chelating

    0 / —

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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