SkinMedica Acne Clarifying Treatment

2.0 fl oz

3.7 View 13 reviews

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$66.00

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Treats and prevents blemishes
Encourages cell turnover
Reduces the look of redness

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SkinMedica Acne Clarifying Treatment treats and prevents breakouts without drying out skin.

This clinically-proven treatment uses encapsulated 2% salicylic acid to treat and prevent acne by purifying pores while supporting skin's microbiome. A Sebum Balance Complex formulated with bakuchiol and herbal oils like manuka, chaulmoogra and black cumin, helps balance excess oil in the skin to further prevent breakouts while enhancing skin clarity.

Clinical Proven To:

Reduce acne and oiliness within 24 hours
Improve the look of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and post inflammatory erythema (PIE) within 48 hours
Improve redness and inflammation associated with acne within 24 hours

Key Features:

2% niacinamide helps address discoloration while supporting the skin barrier
Offers a balanced approach to treating adult hormonal acne that won't leave skin feeling dry, tight or flaky
Botanicals reduce the look of redness in the skin

Highlights

Treats and prevents blemishes
Encourages cell turnover
Reduces the look of redness

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3.7

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13 Reviews

JRJR

from Maine

Age Group: 40-49

Combination Skin

Verified Purchase

November 10, 2025

Great product to help w/breakouts

I purchased this product to use as a spot treatment for an acne flair up. It was effective but gentle and helped clear the blemishes without over drying. I would recommend it.

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LovelySkin Customer

from Georgia

Age Group: 40-49

Wavy, Color treated hair

Mature Skin

Verified Purchase

October 11, 2025

Smelly!

I read the reviews on the scent, but usually I find reviews on the scents of products over the top. Well, this one definitely smells... badly. Also, didn't notice any change in breakouts or blackheads.

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LovelySkin Customer

from Mississippi

Age Group: 40-49

Verified Purchase

September 25, 2025

Love this product

Recently started hormones for perimenopause, acne came along with it. This product was recommended for hormonal acne. It has worked wonders! Very satisfied with this product.

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BurbMom2

from California

Age Group: 40-49

Wavy, Color treated hair

Oily Skin

Verified Purchase

July 11, 2025

New Fav

I’ve been using Face Reality for a while and just started with Skin Medica. This acne clarifying serum is a game changer with niacinamade! It’s not too drying but also clears my skin up. It’s my new go to nighttime routine

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LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

March 26, 2025

Helps my hormonal acne

I developed hormonal acne that has ravaged my face. It was completely clear until this began. I developed acne along my lower half of my face and jawline. I bought this product and it has helped. I wouldn’t be without it!

2 people found this helpful

Kaylou87

Verified Purchase

December 11, 2024

100% YES for adult acne- game changer

This acne treatment by skin medica is the BEST! Ive tried so many products and have continued to have breakouts in my late 30s even after two rounds of accutane. Ive been using this for about a month and wow the results and improvement in my skin is amazing!. It doesnt dry me out and i can use with my retinol. It promotes clarity, healing and beautiful skin!

1 person found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

November 15, 2024

Give it a couple of weeks - it works

In my 40s, I didn't think I would be dealing with acne, but here I am. The cleansers and actives that I used as a teenagers are much too harsh for my skin, so finding something that helps with spots and oiliness has been challenging. This treatment has really stepped up to the plate. It is a little drying at first, so I started out by using it every other day for awhile as my skin acclimated. Some have commented on the scent - it smells like black seed oil (for those who are familiar), but fades within a minute or two of application. I don't find it to be too 'sticky' unless I put excess product on my face. I actually apply this on slightly damp skin, and I find it absorbs very well. After a couple of weeks, my skin has much less redness, is not too oily (or dry), and my breakouts have been cut in half. I would definitely recommend trying this treatment.

2 people found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

August 16, 2024

Adult acne control

I have very sensitive acne prone skin, even in my 50's, and this has worked very well for me. It took a couple of weeks to draw everything out but by the end of the 3rd week my chin and jaw area started clearing up and has stayed clear. The niacinamide fades out the redness right away so I haven't had any red spots where the acne has cleared up. I only use it at night and I did experiment with layering products and I noticed that this needs to be put on before other products to work properly. I am very happy with this product and I recommend it for any age.

2 people found this helpful

Msbink2003

Verified Purchase

August 11, 2024

Love this!

I agree with several others that it is sticky when applied and the smell isn’t great. Both of those last for maybe 2 mins. and then they are gone. The overall effects of the product is great! It has even helped with my hormonal acne.

1 person found this helpful

JulW

Verified Purchase

June 13, 2024

Sticky texture

Unfortunately, I am not impressed with this product. It has a sticky texture and stays sticky on the skin for several minutes. It smells like rye bread that I really don’t like. I love this brand but not for this new product and won’t buy it again.

1 person found this helpful

KJean

Verified Purchase

June 07, 2024

Unpleasant smell

The product is great but it smells horrible.

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LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

May 08, 2024

Wow! Amazing!

Recently I have been having issues with hormonal acne that leaves some awful marks. This product has been a complete game changer for me. It not only clears the up the acne a lot quicker than other products I’ve tried but it also heals so nicely preventing those stubborn acne scars. It also seems to be working on my rosacea as well. Overall my complexion looks and feels so much better. I hope they never get rid of this product!! I would give it 10 stars if I could!

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LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

May 06, 2024

Not for me…

My skin did not like this product. It has a great ingredient list, but it caused my skin to turn red and itchy. I took breaks in between using the product thinking it may be too strong, but I would have an adverse reaction every time I tried to incorporate it back into my routine. For the record, I have aging combination skin with mild acne. Also, I didn’t like the smell. It was actually pretty off putting.

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SkinMedica Acne Clarifying Treatment

Product Overview

SkinMedica Acne Clarifying Treatment treats and prevents breakouts without drying out skin.

Highlights

Ingredients

Directions

Shipping & Returns

Questions & Answers

Product Specifications

About the Brand

Customer Reviews (13)

Overall Rating

Review Summary

Write a Review

Great product to help w/breakouts

Smelly!

Love this product

New Fav

Helps my hormonal acne

100% YES for adult acne- game changer

Give it a couple of weeks - it works

Adult acne control

Love this!

Sticky texture

Unpleasant smell

Wow! Amazing!

Not for me…

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