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Salicylic Acid
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Salicylic Acid
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Salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) that stimulates cell turnover, unclogs pores and sweeps away dead skin cells and impurities, revealing fresher, clearer skin. This gentle clarifying ingredient is the hero in our Anti-Blemish Solutions range, as it helps to clear existing blemishes and blackheads, balance oil production, reduce redness and inflammation, and prevent future breakouts.
Why your skin needs it
If you experience any type of blemishes, from sporadic breakouts to stubborn blemishes, you need salicylic acid. This beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) stimulates cell turnover and unclogs pores, revealing fresh skin that’s naturally smoother with greater clarity.
The Clinique expertise
Anti-Blemish Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel has a potent dose of salicylic acid that helps clear up those stubborn blemishes quickly upon application. It also helps prevent new ones from making an unwelcome appearance.
What our Clinique derm says
“I love salicylic acid and use it all the time. It’s a highly effective and super-gentle chemical exfoliant that whisks away pore-clogging dead skin cells to pave the way for clearer skin,” says Dr. Michelle Henry, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City.
Skin concerns
· Blemish
· Blackheads
· Fatigue/Radiance

The Clinique Formula: Performance, Safety, Science
Clinique launched the first-ever line of dermatologist-developed skin care in 1968. The promise: to deliver effective, safe, clinically proven formulas that create great skin. We avoid using allergens, irritants and ingredients in ways that could potentially harm your skin.
Proven results are from how multiple ingredients are combined using the latest scientific breakthroughs to achieve maximum results without irritation. As science evolves, we continuously re-examine ingredients with our researchers, formulators, clinicians, and guiding board-certified dermatologists.
Allergy tested. 100% fragrance free.