A Great Addition to My Routine
"I’ve really enjoyed using this booster. It feels lightweight on the skin and has been a great addition to my routine, especially when I’m dealing with breakouts. I would definitely purchase it again."
Last Chance: 3 Free Minis Offer | You're $100.00 away from 3 free gifts + free shipping
take our quiz + receive personalized recommendations. discover your routine
free shipping on orders $20+. no code needed. see details
DERMALOGICA.COM EXCLUSIVE
recommended for:
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
What's inside:
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.
Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash:
Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (0.5%)
Inactive Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Acrylates/ Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Oleanolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.
Breakout Clearing Booster:
Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (2.0%)
Inactive Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Isopropyl Lauroyi Sarcosinate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Coconut Alkanes, Sclerotium Gum, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG- 100 Stearate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Propanediol, Sodium Citrate, Terpineol, Thymol, Limonene.
Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion:
Water/Aqua/Eau, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, C14-22 Alcohol, Naringenin, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Saccharide Isomerate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Triethyl Citrate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenyl Triacetate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Limonene, Citral, Phenoxyethanol.
Clearing Defense SPF30:
Active Ingredients: Homosalate (8.0%), Octocrylene (8.0%), Octisalate (5.0%), Avobenzone (3.0%).
Inactive Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Silica, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Distearate, Saccharide Isomerate, Tapioca Starch, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Terpineol, Thymol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arachidyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Bisabolol, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol.
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.
HSA | FSA ELIGIBLE
or 4 payments of $25.75 with   or  
Couldn't load pickup availability
DERMALOGICA.COM EXCLUSIVE
recommended for:
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
What's inside:
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.
Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash:
Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (0.5%)
Inactive Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Acrylates/ Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Oleanolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.
Breakout Clearing Booster:
Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (2.0%)
Inactive Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Isopropyl Lauroyi Sarcosinate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Coconut Alkanes, Sclerotium Gum, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG- 100 Stearate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Propanediol, Sodium Citrate, Terpineol, Thymol, Limonene.
Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion:
Water/Aqua/Eau, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, C14-22 Alcohol, Naringenin, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Saccharide Isomerate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Triethyl Citrate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenyl Triacetate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Limonene, Citral, Phenoxyethanol.
Clearing Defense SPF30:
Active Ingredients: Homosalate (8.0%), Octocrylene (8.0%), Octisalate (5.0%), Avobenzone (3.0%).
Inactive Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Silica, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Distearate, Saccharide Isomerate, Tapioca Starch, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Terpineol, Thymol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arachidyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Bisabolol, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol.
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.
acne essentials set (4 full-size)

Overall rating: 4.657773 / 5 from 1949 reviews.
Review topics: [].
"I’ve really enjoyed using this booster. It feels lightweight on the skin and has been a great addition to my routine, especially when I’m dealing with breakouts. I would definitely purchase it again."
— noya (5/5)
"Love this breakout clearing cleanser. My face has never felt better, not tight and dry just natural. Slowly the blemishes on my forehead are coming out. The blackheads around my nose are also getting better. I will continue to use this when my face is clear as it helps balance a combination complexion."
— Judith Z. (4/5)
"Leaves my oily zone squeaky clean. Would have been 5 stars if not for the over-packaging. It's 2026. There is no need for the packaging to be over-designed with unnecessary or excess plastic."
— C C. (4/5)
"this provides everything i need to help keep my skin feeling great"
— marissa (5/5)
"The Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Booster is an effective, fast-acting spot treatment that targets breakout-causing bacteria quickly without over-drying the skin."
— Chelsea T. (5/5)
"I got this facial bactericide hoping it would help me control breakouts and I am happy I did. It is a great product, it controls my brake outs before they come to the surface if my skin. I even use it on my upper back area. Very happy customer!"
— ELENA (5/5)
"An esthetician recommended this product to me. She uses this brand for her facials, and I was interested in trying this product line. Unfortunately, I was greatly disappointed in the product after using it for a month. I was breaking out worse than ever, knowing this was the only new product I was trying I knew I could no longer continue to use it. I was also very disappointed that I could not layer makeup over this sunscreen. It immediately stared causing blotchy spots and peeling, this happened every single time I used the sunscreen. I tried using different foundations, concealers, and moisturizers but nothing helped. I would not recommend this product if you are acne prone or wear makeup."
— Adilene F. (1/5)
"its in the name what a boost this has been in my rotuine, I love this stuff"
— marissa (5/5)
"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)
"Really liked this cleanser! It leaves my skin feeling super clean and fresh without feeling too harsh. Definitely a good one for breakout-prone skin."
— noya (5/5)

renew + resurface

hydrates and combats skin aging

exfoliates, smooths, brightens

tightens, tones, sculpts

reduces fine lines and hydrates

treats and prevents body breakouts
Explore our best-selling products or search for options that support your skin needs.
Shop best sellers
Choose 3 free minis on orders $100+. Select in cart. Limit 1 sample per product. No code needed. Offer valid while supplies last on qualifying U.S. purchases made on dermalogica.com from 12:00am PST September 2, 2026 through 11:59pm PST September 8, 2026. May not be combined with any coupon, discount or special offer; or applied to previous purchases. Gifts are non-transferable, non-refundable, non-negotiable and cannot be exchanged, returned, or redeemed for cash or merchandise credit. We reserve the right to substitute gift offered with an item of equal or greater value. We reserve the right to modify, cancel and limit any promotion or offer. We reserve the right to make changes to these terms and conditions at any time and for any reason.
Receive a free gift with the purchase of Smart Eye Density. Limit 1 gift per customer. No code needed. Offer valid while supplies last on qualifying U.S. purchases made on dermalogica.com from 12:00am PST August 3, 2026 through 11:59pm PST September 16, 2026. May not be combined with any coupon, discount or special offer; or applied to previous purchases. Gifts are non-transferable, non-refundable, non-negotiable and cannot be exchanged, returned, or redeemed for cash or merchandise credit. We reserve the right to substitute gift offered with an item of equal or greater value. We reserve the right to modify, cancel and limit any promotion or offer. We reserve the right to make changes to these terms and conditions at any time and for any reason.
This quiz may ask you to provide data about you, including about your skin conditions, concerns, and products; Health; and demographics. We and our vendors use this data in order to enhance our recommendations; provide, improve, and personalize our products and services; and fulfill your requests (e.g., deliver you the skin routine you ask for), and if you consent, also for analytics, research, and marketing.
receive a 3-piece welcome gift with a $125+ purchase when you sign up to our mailing list.
Offer valid on orders $125+. The code to redeem this offer can be found in your sign-up confirmation email. Code must be entered on the cart page to apply. Limit 1 redemption per customer. May not be combined with any coupon, discount or special offer; or applied to previous purchases. Gifts are non-transferable, non-refundable, non-negotiable and cannot be exchanged, returned, or redeemed for cash or merchandise credit. We reserve the right to substitute gift offered with an item of equal or greater value. We reserve the right to modify, cancel and limit any promotion or offer. We reserve the right to make changes to these terms and conditions at any time and for any reason. By clicking SUBSCRIBE, I accept the privacy terms and give my consent to receive Dermalogica marketing e-mails at the e-mail provided. Consent is not a condition of any purchase. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.
Receive free shipping on all orders $20+. No code needed. Offer valid on qualifying continental U.S. purchases made on dermalogica.com from 12:00am PST September 2, 2026 through 11:59pm PST September 12, 2026. Orders outside the continental U.S. will receive free expedited shipping. May not be combined with any coupon, discount or special offer; applied to previous purchases; or redeemed for cash or merchandise credit. We reserve the right to modify, cancel and limit any promotion or offer. We reserve the right to make changes to these terms and conditions at any time and for any reason.
A current list of skin care products eligible for purchase with HSA or FSA funds is available on our designated eligibility page. For comprehensive information regarding HSA/FSA qualifications and permitted card usage, please refer to our HSA/FSA information page. Eligibility requirements may change, and we reserve the right to modify the list of qualifying products at any time without prior notice.
*Savings percentage is not part of a promotional offer and does not constitute a promotional discount.
Offer valid for on all subscription orders. Must be signed up to our rewards program at time of order. No code needed.
Select one free travel size product on orders $20+. Must select in cart page. No code needed. Offer valid on qualifying U.S. purchases made on dermalogica.com. Gifts are non-transferable, non-refundable, non-negotiable and cannot be exchanged, returned, or redeemed for cash or merchandise credit. We reserve the right to substitute gift offered with an item of equal or greater value.
*Savings percentage is based on cost per ounce compared to the primary retail ounce. Savings percentage is not part of a promotional offer and does not constitute a promotional discount.