Acne Solutions™ Clinical Advanced Clearing Gel

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Clinical Advanced Clearing Gel is a targeted spot treatment, not an all-over one. It's a hydro-gel carrying 2% salicylic acid, and Clinique — drawing on 35 years of work in acne care — says it begins acting from the very first dab. The advanced version raises the salicylic acid level over the formula it replaces.

What it actually does

• Treats with 2% salicylic acid. That's the active, and it's the maximum this formula carries — a topical acne treatment rather than a cosmetic gel.
• Goes after what blocks the pore. Per Clinique, it works on the oil and dead skin cells that clog pores, which is how it both clears existing breakouts and helps head off new ones.
• Hits one spot at a time. It's meant for a blemish that's already there or one you can feel coming, not for sweeping across the whole face.
• Starts fast. The brand describes it as fast-acting, with work beginning from a single application.
• Disappears under everything. It dries quickly and slides in beneath whatever skincare and makeup come after it, so it's wearable during the day.

How to use

1. Spot test first before you commit to using it on the face.
2. Cleanse, then treat — up to twice a day, morning and night.
3. Lift the gel out with a clean cotton swab rather than your finger, and place a thin layer directly on the blemish only.
4. Keep well away from the eye area.
5. Let it dry, then follow with an oil-free, lightweight moisturiser.
6. Scale back if skin protests. If dryness or peeling becomes bothersome, drop to once a day or every other day.

Important: combining this with other topical acne medicines can increase dryness or irritation. If that happens, Clinique advises using only one of them unless a doctor tells you otherwise.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Can I spread it over my whole face?

No. Clinique's directions are explicit about precision — a thin layer on an existing or emerging blemish, and nowhere else.

How often can I apply it?

Up to twice daily, after cleansing, morning and night. If you start peeling or feeling dry, cut back to once daily or every second day.

Can I wear makeup over it?

Yes — it dries quickly, and Clinique says it layers happily beneath the skincare and makeup that follow. Let it dry fully and apply an oil-free moisturiser before your base.

Can I use it with my other acne products?

Be careful. Clinique warns that layering other topical acne drugs alongside it can raise dryness and irritation, and that in that case you should stick to one product unless a doctor directs you differently.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery is 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Stocked units move early in that window; anything we source for you takes longer. Working days exclude weekends and official holidays.

How do I pay, and can I return it?

Payment is by credit card, debit card, Instapay or mobile wallet — there's no cash on delivery. Returns apply to defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery, with refunds going back to the original payment method within 15–30 days.