Clinique Acne Solutions Acne + Line Correcting Serum with Salicylic Acid
Works for
CleansingPolysorbate 20, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Salicylic Acid: Rids skin of dirt and oil to reduce breakouts.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, carbomer, cholesterol, glycine soja protein, lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, polysorbate 20, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“A powerful serum that fights acne and visibly smooths lines, to reveal clearer, more youthful-looking skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Oenothera biennis flower extract, Salvia sclarea extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~6.1–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeButylene glycol~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolVinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerMethyl trimethicone~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconePolysorbate 20~2.1–2.6%
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneLauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeGlycerin~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinMethyl gluceth-20~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Polysilicone-11~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Oenothera biennis flower extract~0.6–0.85%
Glycine soja seed extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractSigesbeckia orientalis extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an anti-inflammatory compound
More about Sigesbeckia orientalis extractSalvia sclarea extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Salvia sclarea extractPlankton extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractLaminaria saccharina extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
More about Laminaria saccharina extractAcetyl hexapeptide-8~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Acetyl glucosamine~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosamineCaffeine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineGlycine soja protein~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
More about Glycine soja proteinAminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less potent derivative of vitamin C. It can help neautralize free radicals and even out the skin tone if used in high enough concentration (required levels are likely to be much higher than for pure vitamin C, and solid studies are lacking at the moment)
More about Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphateCholesterol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMicrococcus lysate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
More about Micrococcus lysatePalmitoyl hexapeptide-12~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12Lecithin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinWhey protein~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A protein derived from milk. In skincare products, might help to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Whey proteinSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePeg-8~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerGlyceryl polymethacrylate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium citrate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateDisodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Methyl trimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Glycerin, Methyl gluceth-20, Polysilicone-11, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Salvia sclarea extract, Plankton extract, Laminaria saccharina extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Acetyl glucosamine, Caffeine, Glycine soja protein, Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, Cholesterol, Caprylyl glycol, Micrococcus lysate, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Lecithin, Whey protein, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Peg-8, Sodium hydroxide, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| CliniqueAcne Solutions Acne + Line Correcting Serum with Salicylic AcidYOUR PRODUCT | SKIN 1004.Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule | Drunk ElephantE-RASE Clean Cleansing Micellar Water | Dr. BrandtPower Dose Vitamin C Age Fighter Vitamin Face Serum | |
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| Match | — | 34% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | $59.00 | $6.07−$52.93 | $28.04−$30.96 | $69.00+$10.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 20 | 4 of 20 | 2 of 20 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Ceramide Np | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Purified Pland Extractskalidees.com
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