Clean & Clear Acne Spot Treatment: Dermatocare review
Clean & Clear Acne Spot Treatment, formulated with 2% Salicylic Acid (BHA), is aligned to Oily, Combination/Normal skin, Sensitive skin, with skin concern of Blackheads/Pores and Red pimples.
Overview
Skin type Oily, Combination/Normal
Skin concern Blackheads/Pores, Red pimples
Key Ingredients BHA
Specs Not Fragrance Free, Has silicone, INCI Listed on Website, Mid-Range
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Anti-acne - 2% Salicylic Acid
- Oil control + pore tightening - Witch Hazel, Sarcosine, Cinnamon Bark Extract
- Soothing - Portulaca Extract
- Hydrating ingredients - Butylene Glycol, Glycerin
Keep in mind
- Use a spot treatment on active pimple at night, avoid use on full face.
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Sensitive skin Cautious use: Contains ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers. Performing a 24-hour patch test is recommended prior to use.
Pregnancy: Cautious Use - Contains ingredients which is flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database for concentration limits. Can be used for short term/intermittent use, as spot treatment, or in rinse off formula. When in doubt consult your physician.
Teens Caution: Compliant with general cosmetic safety standards, but contains ingredients that may be unnecessary or unsuitable for teen skin (such as potent actives, old chemical filters, ingredients under review). A simpler, minimalist formula may be a better fit. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide for full details.
No. It does not contain any ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide for full database benchmarks.
Yes. It contains ingredients evaluated under our database criteria for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity concerns. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide for full evaluation benchmarks.
Ingredient list
Salicylic Acid, Alcohol Denat., Water, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Polyacrylamide, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, C13-14 Isoparaffin, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl Lactate, PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate, Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Laureth-7, Polysorbate 20, Phenethyl Dimethicone, Fragrance, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Propylene Glycol, Benzalkonium Chloride, Ammonia, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Capryloyl Glycine, Sarcosine, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Source: https://www.cleanandclear.com/acne/acne-spot-treatment
Date: 27 May 2025
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