Clinicians Complex Acne Drying Lotion
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Acne Drying Lotion”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“The anti-bacterial formula is specifically designed with salicylic acid to mildly exfoliate the skin and eliminate pore-clogging debris.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Evens skin toneSalicylic acidNot delivered
“Control breakouts and blemishes with Clinicians Complex Acne Drying Lotion; an advanced formula that works to reduce the size, severity and discoloration of pimples.”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: CamphorMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water10%
Isopropyl alcohol~7.3–11%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholZinc oxide~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideCamphor~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Magnesium aluminum silicate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateSalicylic acid~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidIron oxides~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Water, Isopropyl alcohol, Zinc oxide, Camphor, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Salicylic acid, Iron oxides
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Clinicians ComplexAcne Drying LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Indie LeeBlemish Lotion | REVOLUTION SKINCAREOvernight Targeted Blemish Lotion | Paula's choiceRedness Relief 1% BHA Lotion Exfoliant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 93% | 89% | 89% |
| Price | — | $36.00 | $6.61 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Colloidal Sulfur | Niacinamide | Cyclopentasiloxane |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Clinicians Complex - Acne Drying Lotion" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (0.60% - 1.35%) in this product will have an exfoliating effect and help smooth the skin. We, however, do not recommend using a moisturizer with Salicylic Acid daily to avoid over-exfoliating.
Price
The product retails for 38.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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