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Dermalogica
clarifying bacne spray
An acne treatment built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 28.00 · 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
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
How to use
Cleanse skin thoroughly before applying product. Hold the spray about a foot and a half away from your body and spray onto clean, dry skin. Let it sink in for 30-60 seconds before getting dressed. Use AM and/or PM.
What's inside
Ingredients List
17 trigger at least one check · 16 trigger none
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- Acne Fighting
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- Fragrance
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- Phototoxic citrus oil (furocoumarin)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- Fragrance
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- Fragrance
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- Phototoxic citrus oil (furocoumarin)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Key Ingredients
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ethoxydiglycol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Acne Fighting2
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Oil Control3
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Salicylic Acid
Pore Refining3
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Salicylic Acid
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tocopherol
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 20, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen Irritation13
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil, Coumarin, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Geraniol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Eczema12
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil, Coumarin, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Geraniol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea12
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil, Coumarin, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Geraniol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Hamamelis Virginiana Water is an astringent.
Learn more about Hamamelis Virginiana Water →Isoceteth-20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Isoceteth-20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Isoceteth-20 →Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant, Perfuming, Solvent
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
Learn more about Ethoxydiglycol →Hexylene Glycol
Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Cleansing, Emulsifying
2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol
Learn more about Hexylene Glycol →Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil is a fragrant essential oil.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil →Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is a fragrance.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil →Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Fragrance, Tonic
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is a fragrance.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia Oil →Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Peel Oil is a fragrance.
Learn more about Citrus Limon Peel Oil →