Acne Solutions™ Cleansing Gel
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Clinique Acne Solutions™ Cleansing Gel brings 2% salicylic acid into a medicated gel wash — the opening step Clinique recommends if your skin is acne-prone. It works on existing breakouts while helping...
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Clinique Acne Solutions™ Cleansing Gel brings 2% salicylic acid into a medicated gel wash — the opening step Clinique recommends if your skin is acne-prone. It works on existing breakouts while helping stop the next ones forming, and it is allergy tested with no fragrance at all.
| Best for | Acne-prone skin |
| Active | 2% salicylic acid |
| Format | Refreshing medicated gel cleanser |
| When | Twice daily — morning and evening |
| Tested | Allergy tested · 100% fragrance free |
What it actually does
- Clears breakouts with 2% salicylic acid. That is the medicated element doing the work, at a concentration you can see on the label.
- Keeps future breakouts from forming. Clinique presents it as both a corrective and a preventative cleansing step.
- Brings oil under control. Alongside the breakout action, the formula is credited with managing oil.
- Unclogs pores. The blockages that start breakouts get cleared as part of the same wash.
- Leaves skin fresh, not stripped. The brand describes the after-feel as fresh, soft and smooth.
- Suits a scent-free routine. Allergy tested and completely fragrance free.
How to use
- Morning and evening, every day. Consistency is what makes a medicated cleanser work.
- Lather it between your palms with warm water. Build it up before it touches your face.
- Massage over a makeup-free face. Stay away from the eye area.
- Rinse thoroughly, then pat dry. Do not rub the towel over active spots.
- Follow with the rest of the line. Clinique directs you to Acne Solutions™ Clarifying Lotion, and after that their All-Over Clearing Treatment.
For treating breakouts: Clinique suggests their Acne Solutions™ Clinical Clearing Gel ahead of moisturiser — a thin layer over the whole face twice daily post-cleanse, or just on spots if you already use a different leave-on acne product.
Is it right for you?
Yes, if your skin is…
- Acne-prone and breaking out regularly
- Oily, with pores that clog easily
- Sensitive to fragrance in cleansers
- Ready to commit to a medicated wash twice a day
Think twice if your skin is…
- Dry or easily stripped — a medicated salicylic wash twice daily may be too much
- Already on a prescription acne regimen, in which case check with your dermatologist first
- Only occasionally spotty, where a spot treatment alone might be enough
Questions
How much salicylic acid is in it?
2%. That is what makes it a medicated cleanser rather than a standard gel wash.
Can I use it twice a day?
That is exactly the recommendation — once in the morning, once at night. Lather it in your palms with warm water first, then massage it over a makeup-free face and rinse well.
What should I use after it?
Clinique's sequence is Acne Solutions™ Clarifying Lotion, then their All-Over Clearing Treatment. If you want a dedicated breakout product, the Clinical Clearing Gel from the same line is applied before moisturiser.
Does it have fragrance?
No — it is 100 percent fragrance free and allergy tested.
How soon will it reach me?
Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Stocked items come through faster. Working days exclude weekends and official holidays.
Which payment methods do you offer?
Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets. We do not offer cash on delivery.
What if there is something wrong with it?
Returns apply to defective, damaged or expired items only, and need to be reported within 1 day of delivery. Once verified, your refund is issued to the original payment method within 15 to 30 days.
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