Foaming cleanser helps clear skin and reduce visible skin aging. Salicylic Acid, a Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA), stimulates natural exfoliation to help clear clogged follicles and smooth away dullness that contributes to visible skin aging. Menthol and Camphor help cool the skin. Contains extracts of Balm Mint and Eucalyptus. Skin is left clean and prepped for optimal absorption of Active Clearing treatment ingredients.
Work a pea-sized amount into a lather in wet hands. Apply to dampened face and neck, massaging in circular motions while concentrating on areas of congestion and oiliness. Avoid eye area. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid (0.5%).
Inactive Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Angelica Archangelica Extract, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Zinc PCA, Ascorbic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Pentylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, PEG-8, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Phytic Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Isostearic Acid, Isostearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Kaolin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Citric Acid, Menthol, Camphor, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol.
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8.4 oz:
Materials: Bottle: HDPE (resin code 2), Disc Top: PP (resin code 5), Carton: Paper
What’s Recyclable: The bottle of this Dermalogica product is fully recyclable. The paper used in this carton is recyclable and comes from FSC certified responsibly managed forests.
How to Recycle: Ensure bottle is as empty as possible. Discard cap in waste bin. Place carton and bottle in their recycling bin.
16.9 oz:
Materials: Bottle: HDPE (resin code 2), Pump: HDPE (resin code 2)
What’s Recyclable: The bottle and pump of this Dermalogica product is fully recyclable.
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Recommended for normal, combination, and oily skin; addresses acne and blemishes, dullness, and sensitivity/redness.
Key ingredients include Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (0.5%) helps stimulate to clear clogged follicles and smooth away dullness. Rice-derived antioxidant Phytic Acid helps brighten skin. Menthol and Camphor cool skin, which is left looking radiant, healthy and balanced.
Work a pea-sized amount into a lather in wet hands. Apply to dampened face and neck, massaging in circular motions while concentrating on areas of congestion and oiliness.
Rinse thoroughly with warm water. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.
It's a foaming cleanser that lathers to cleanse; some users note it produces less foam than Dermalogica's Special Cleansing Gel.
Menthol and Camphor cool skin. Dermalogica formulas never use artificial fragrances. However, botanical extracts and essential oils included for skin benefits may have a natural scent. Some users may notice a subtle fragrance.
Yes - it is commonly used as a cleanser on face however it can be used on the chest and back or other affected areas to help cleanse oily, breakout, or acne-prone skin.
This may be unsuitable for very dry or extremely sensitive skin such as someone currently using prescription acne products. People with sensitive skin may want to patch test first if they have a known sensitivity to a specific ingredient.
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Overall rating: 4.6375175 / 5 from 709 reviews.
This acne clearing skin wash is recommended for normal, combination, and oily skin. It helps clear acne and blemishes, reduces visible skin aging, and leaves skin clean and prepped for treatment. Customers rave about its deep cleansing, acne control, and noticeable skin improvement.
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"I got this product for my 2 teenage sons when they started to develop acne. I use Dermalogica products myself so naturally this was a go to for me to help their skin. One has very dry skin and the other likely but both have acne breakouts. This product has helped so much with prevention of their breakouts! They do not have nearly as much trouble. It also works in both their skin types. Thank you Dermalogica! Another win!"
"I literally have used four bottles of this face wash. It doesn’t dry up my skin, but it also makes it feel clean at the same time. I also have sensitive skin and eczema and it works amazing. My face stays hydrated and glowy."
"The Clearing Skin Wash has a nice gel formula that works so well with acne prone skin. It helps strip away your excess oils and prevent future breakouts. It has a nice fresh scent and feels so cool on the skin. It doesn’t dry out my skin and I feel so hydrated, which is so hard to find in acne products. You can use your FSA/HSA funds, Major plus!"
"I've used this on my clients with mild- mod active acne and blemishes. This product has helped give the clients a clean feel without over drying prepping the skin for dermal layering. After consistent use at home clients have seen reduced breakouts, clearer skin and improvement to PIH."
"A great face wash for acne prone skin. Helps deliver results that you can see and feel, but a little goes a long way. I have sensitive skin and thought it would be too harsh, but it works for me."
"Feels minty and great on the skin!!! Also not too heavy, but could have a little more weight/thickness. Even with facial hair, it has healed up some acne and stopped the growth of new which is nice haha."
"They changed the formula, I have been using this cleanser past 2 years. I just recently got a new bottle, and within the first wash I noticed a color difference from my old one. My skin definitely reacting to it, so disappointing because this was my favorite cleanser because it worked great, I don’t know how they could just up and change the formula knowing people skin is going to react. An almost $80 dollar bottle"
"This cleaner is my go to cleanser, helps with breakout and soothing enough to use daily."
"I just ordered this because I want to try it, this combo a cleanser at the same time it’s acne prevention. I love the texture m, after washing you can feel the softness of your skin. I can say this is total package. Must try this one! 🌺🌹🌸"
"So far so good. . . I think. My skin did initially break out when I began using this. However, it seems to have stopped and is not breaking out anymore. I have also noticed that the quality of my skin is improving. It's smoother and brighter and so soft!"
hydrates and combats skin aging
renew + resurface
exfoliates, smooths, brightens
tightens, tones, sculpts
reduces fine lines and hydrates
treats and prevents body breakouts
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