A complete 4-step routine for acne-prone skin. A simple daily regimen, morning and night, that helps clear breakouts, balance oil, and support hydration to keep skin healthy and under control.
Start with Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash (6 fl oz), a gentle daily cleanser clinically proven to reduce acne in just 7 days without drying out skin*. Follow with Breakout Clearing Booster (1 fl oz), a targeted Salicylic Acid spot treatment that clears breakout-causing bacteria in just 15 minutes**.
Complete your evening routine with Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion (2 fl oz), an oil-free moisturizer that delivers lasting hydration. In the morning, reach for Clearing Defense SPF 30 (2 fl oz), a mattifying 2-in-1 moisturizer and sunscreen that helps hydrate, protect, and control shine.
*results at 7 days. Independent clinical test with 30 subjects, 2 applications a day for 2 weeks. Subjects used Clear Start moisturizer.
**in vitro test
about the kit
What's inside:
Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash (6.0 oz)
Breakout Clearing Booster (1.0 oz)
Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion (2.0 oz)
Clearing Defense SPF30 (2.0 oz)
benefits
Deep-cleans pores and clears active breakouts
Helps prevent new breakouts
Soothes and supports the skin barrier
Protects against UV damage and excess shine
All without clogging pores or over-drying the skin
how to use
Step 1: Cleanse with Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash
Morning and night, lather a small amount in damp hands. Massage over the face, neck, chest, back, or other breakout-prone areas. Avoid the eye area, then rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Step 2: Treat with Breakout Clearing Booster
Cleanse skin thoroughly before use. Apply directly to blemishes and breakout areas, or apply a thin layer over the entire face beneath moisturizer to help prevent breakouts.
For first-time users, test on a small area once daily for three days. If no discomfort occurs, begin with one application daily and gradually increase to two or three times daily as needed. Reduce use to once daily or every other day if dryness or peeling occurs.
Step 3: Hydrate with Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion
Apply over the entire face and neck. The product instructions recommend using it both day and night, although it can be positioned as the evening moisturizer within this bundle routine.
Step 4: Protect with Clearing Defense SPF 30
Apply a generous amount to cleansed face and neck, preferably 30 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply as recommended for sunscreen products.
Dermalogica is dedicated to maintaining the accuracy of the ingredient lists on this website. However, because ingredients are subject to change, we cannot guarantee that these lists are complete, up-to-date and/or error-free. For an accurate listing of ingredients in each product, please refer to your product packaging.
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A complete 4-step routine for acne-prone skin. A simple daily regimen, morning and night, that helps clear breakouts, balance oil, and support hydration to keep skin healthy and under control.
Start with Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash (6 fl oz), a gentle daily cleanser clinically proven to reduce acne in just 7 days without drying out skin*. Follow with Breakout Clearing Booster (1 fl oz), a targeted Salicylic Acid spot treatment that clears breakout-causing bacteria in just 15 minutes**.
Complete your evening routine with Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion (2 fl oz), an oil-free moisturizer that delivers lasting hydration. In the morning, reach for Clearing Defense SPF 30 (2 fl oz), a mattifying 2-in-1 moisturizer and sunscreen that helps hydrate, protect, and control shine.
*results at 7 days. Independent clinical test with 30 subjects, 2 applications a day for 2 weeks. Subjects used Clear Start moisturizer.
All without clogging pores or over-drying the skin
how to use
Step 1: Cleanse with Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash
Morning and night, lather a small amount in damp hands. Massage over the face, neck, chest, back, or other breakout-prone areas. Avoid the eye area, then rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Step 2: Treat with Breakout Clearing Booster
Cleanse skin thoroughly before use. Apply directly to blemishes and breakout areas, or apply a thin layer over the entire face beneath moisturizer to help prevent breakouts.
For first-time users, test on a small area once daily for three days. If no discomfort occurs, begin with one application daily and gradually increase to two or three times daily as needed. Reduce use to once daily or every other day if dryness or peeling occurs.
Step 3: Hydrate with Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion
Apply over the entire face and neck. The product instructions recommend using it both day and night, although it can be positioned as the evening moisturizer within this bundle routine.
Step 4: Protect with Clearing Defense SPF 30
Apply a generous amount to cleansed face and neck, preferably 30 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply as recommended for sunscreen products.
Dermalogica is dedicated to maintaining the accuracy of the ingredient lists on this website. However, because ingredients are subject to change, we cannot guarantee that these lists are complete, up-to-date and/or error-free. For an accurate listing of ingredients in each product, please refer to your product packaging.
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Overall rating: 4.6581817 / 5 from 1925 reviews.
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"I have been getting this moisturizer for a while now as it is Matt so I don’t look shiny and it doesn’t make my face oily. I have combination skin so I still need the moisture and as an added bonus, it has sunscreen. It took me aI have been getting this moisturizer for a while now as it is Matt so I don’t look shiny and it doesn’t make my face oily. I have combination skin so I still need the moisture and as a added bonus, it has sunscreen. It took me a little bit to re-order because they changed the look of the bottle. I have attached a picture that shows the old packaging and the new packaging. Highly recommend!"
— Kristen S. (5/5)
Love this!!
"I love this face wash!! I’ve struggled with acne for many years, and this is the first thing I’ve found that works well for me. I wash my face twice, using this both times, to get off dirt and oil, as well as deeply clean my skin. I’ve notice much less build up in my pores, and my skin is finally healing!"
— Nora K. (5/5)
I love this product because
"I love this product because it’s gentle enough for my sensitive skin, and it also promotes excellent turnover for my skin. With my moisturizers, serums and sunscreen, this is an every day item for me."
— Gretchen J. (5/5)
Very Effective
"I've just purchased my second bottle of Breakout Clearing Booster. The first bottle lasted well over a year because you don't need much at all. At 66 I still have periodic breakouts and as soon as I feel something brewing, I use it immediately and it seems disappear overnight or very quickly. I'm sold!"
— Mary O. (5/5)
Great treatment!
"This product is amazing! My sons had so many blemishes before using this treatment but after using this, their skin has cleared. They said they can actually feel it working for at least 15 minutes after they apply it. We paired this with the skin clearing trio."
— Jennifer K. (5/5)
Keeps the acne away :)
"This cleanser gives my pores the burst of purification it needs after a long day. My skin is smooth and bright throughout the day."
— Katherynne A. (5/5)
Amazing product
"We Love the breakout clearing booster, as soon as you out it on it will help dry out the acne or pimple"
— Josephine G. (5/5)
Effective and Gentle
"Effective and pleasant to use. My mature skin needs this occasionally to help with blackheads. Not overly harsh, nice natural scent."
— Colleen N. (5/5)
skin soothing hydrating lotion
"Works good in all weather. Great quality and gives my skin good results by providing hydration"
— Chelsea M. (5/5)
My go to daily moisturizer
"I love this moisturizer. I have combination skin that tends to get oily through the day and this is lightweight enough to not feel like it’s making me prematurely oily, but it isn’t completely devoid of any oils to keep my skin healthy."
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