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Clinique
Acne Solutions Clinical™ Advanced Clearing Gel
An acne treatment built around Astringent, for hydration and soothing irritation.
Brand price
USD 37.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Combination skin
- Acne & blemishes
How to use
Spot test before use. Use as a precision spot treatment and only apply directly onto an existing or emerging blemish. Apply up to twice daily, morning and night after cleansing. AVOID EYE AREA. Use a clean cotton swab to retrieve product and apply directly onto existing or emerging blemishes only with thin layer. Allow to dry. Follow with a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce usage to 1x daily or every other day. Using other topical acne drugs with this product may increase dryness or irritation of skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor.
Caution
AVOID EYE AREA. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce usage to 1x daily or every other day. Using other topical acne drugs with this product may increase dryness or irritation of skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor.
What's inside
Ingredients List
2 trigger at least one check · 10 trigger none
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Benefits
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Explained
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Alcohol Denat.
Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Alcohol Denat. is a drying alcohol.
Learn more about Alcohol Denat. →Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Hamamelis Virginiana Water is an astringent.
Learn more about Hamamelis Virginiana Water →Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer →Sucrose
Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Sucrose
Learn more about Sucrose →Faex Extract
Skin Conditioning
Faex Extract is an extract of yeast
Learn more about Faex Extract →Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin Protecting
Laminaria Saccharina Extract is an extract of the thallus of the Alga, Laminaria saccharina, Laminariaceae
Learn more about Laminaria Saccharina Extract →Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment is the product obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus.
Learn more about Lactobacillus Ferment →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)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Aqua
Solvent
Benzoic Acid
Fragrance, Ph Adjusters, Preservative
Benzoic Acid is an aromatic acid that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Benzoic Acid →