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A clinically proven acne treatment with maximum strength 2% salicylic acid & soothing plant actives to clear acne without damaging the skin barrier.
Cosmopolitan's Clean Beauty Award for Best Acne Product
Product details
Recommended for: Active acne & acne-prone skin
Target concerns:
- Acne & inflamed breakouts
- Blackheads & whiteheads
- Congested pores
- Oily skin
Zap acne, not your barrier! This clean acne serum clears blemishes, blackheads and whiteheads with maximum strength 2% salicylic acid. While salicylic acid dissolves deep pore congestion and prevents new breakouts from forming, plant-based powerhouses like clarifying willow bark, soothing blue tansy, and cooling aloe replenish the skin’s barrier and prevent signs of irritation. The result: clearer, calmer-looking skin and fewer breakouts. Benzene-free. Derm tested & endorsed.
Scent: Herbaceous, slightly medicinal
Texture: Silky, creamy
Color: Pale blue
How to use
Apply twice daily after cleansing to active acne and breakout-prone areas. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. Salicylic acid may increase sun sensitivity: always use SPF while using this product.
Ingredients
Salicylic Acid 2%: A maximum strength acne medication that clears acne pimples, clarifies clogged pores, and prevents new blemishes from forming.
Willow Bark Extract: A natural herbal source of BHA that helps control oil and support clear skin.
Blue Tansy Oil: A plant-based source of azulene, a blue phytochemical that helps soothe the look of redness and balance oily skin.
Aloe Vera: A natural skin soother that helps hydrate dry skin and boost repair.
Sodium PCA: A plant-based humectant that draws moisture into the skin to replenish the skin barrier.
Full list of ingredients:
Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Salicylic Acid ,Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Glucoside, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Sodium PCA, Bisabolol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Diheptyl Succinate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Betaine, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Galactoarabinan, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Soybean Peroxidase, Superoxide Dismutase, Sodium Hydroxide, Titanium Dioxide, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol
Recycling
Instructions:
- Place outer carton into paper recycling.
- Rinse the glass bottle thoroughly, and recycle.
- Unfortunately pumps cannot be recycled at this time due to their many mixed parts. That's why Herbivore is moving to pumps that contain post-consumer recycled materials. Please dispose of them properly.
As an ultra-clean, plant-based brand, we make our products, source ingredients, and design packaging to be gentle on the planet and on our bodies. We package primarily in glass and paper, using recyclable plastic only where absolutely necessary. Always trying to reduce our footprint further, we are looking into ways to reduce and 100% eliminate all virgin plastic from our packaging by 2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this product different from other acne products?
The creamy, moisturizing, barrier friendly formula.
Will this irritate or dry my skin?
We formulated this product to be gentle and not irritate skin. Every skin is different so we recommend you do a patch test if you are concerned.
Can I use this product if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
It is not recommended that pregnant or breastfeeding women use products like this that contain salicylic acid.
Can I stop using this once my acne is better?
It is recommended you use this and all acne products regularly, even when you are satisfied with the results to help prevent future breakouts.
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