Best Clinique Products for Acne

This foaming cleanser contains a 2% concentration of salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid that is incredibly effective at shedding excess skin cells and decongesting pores to minimize breakouts[1]. This concentration is effective, but low enough to minimize the risk of irritation. It also contains laminaria saccharina extract, which further prevents oil buildup.

In addition to the ingredients mentioned above, this cleanser contains additional ingredients that soothe and moisturize to help prevent irritation, including sucrose, sea whip extract, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin.

This clarifying lotion contains a 1.5% concentration of salicylic acid, which exfoliates and unclogs pores to treat and prevent breakouts[1]. Silica also works to absorb excess oil to achieve a more matte finish, which makes this product particularly great for oilier skin types.

In addition to the ingredients mentioned above, this clarifying lotion contains a variety of hydrating and soothing ingredients, including glycerin, sucrose, and witch hazel.

This main ingredient in this treatment is benzoyl peroxide, which kills acne-causing bacteria on the skin and gets rid of excess oil and pore-clogging dead skin cells[2]. The 2.5% concentration effectively fights and prevents acne, but there is less of a risk of irritation (compared to higher concentrations).

This treatment contains additional ingredients that soothe the skin to minimize redness and irritation, including green tea extract, cucumber extract, and sucrose.

This treatment contains a 1% concentration of salicylic acid, a chemical exfoliator that unclogs pores to treat and prevent breakouts[1]. This low concentration effectively exfoliates with a lower risk of irritation. It also contains laminaria saccharina extract, which prevents oil buildup.

In addition to the ingredients mentioned above, this treatment contains witch hazel, which mattifies and reduces the appearance of pores.

This serum is excellent for those who want to keep the skin acne-free while also addressing fine lines and wrinkles. Salicylic acid exfoliates the skin and unclogs pores to treat and prevent breakouts[1]. This serum also contains acetyl glucosamine, which improves skin tone and reduces wrinkles[3].

In addition to the ingredients mentioned above, this serum also contains whey protein, which helps plump the skin, as well as glycerin and hyaluronic acid, which keep the skin moisturized[4][5].

This mask contains a 1% concentration of salicylic acid, which works deep in the pores to unclog and fight breakouts[1]. It also contains kaolin clay, which absorbs excess oil to further prevent pores from clogging, and acetyl glucosamine, which soothes and improves skin tone[3].

In addition to the ingredients mentioned above, this mask contains a variety of soothing ingredients that minimize irritation, including aloe, sucrose, and chamomile.

Many with acne-prone skin worry that a sunscreen product will clog pores and contribute to breakouts, but this non-acnegenic option protects without causing acne. The SPF 30 sunscreen combines both mineral and chemical sun filters, and contains antioxidants that further protect against environmental stressors.

This sunscreen contains a variety of soothing, antioxidant-rich ingredients, including cucumber fruit extract and sunflower seedcake. It also contains sodium hyaluronate (the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid) and glycerin, which keep the skin hydrated[4][5].