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The Kiehl's Since 1851 Expertly Clear Acne - Treating & Preventing Lotion is a targeted acne clearing lotion powered with 1.2% salicylic acid and 2% niacinamide that helps visibly reduce acne and prevent future breakouts.
Benefits
- Kiehl's hydrating acne treatment lotion with 1.2% Salicylic Acid is specifically formulated to improve the appearance of acne by rapidly clearing pimples, fading post-acne marks, and helping to prevent future breakouts without over-drying skin.
- Concentrated with 1.2% Salicylic Acid, 2% Niacinamide, Postbiotic Lactobacillus Ferment and Glycerin, this formula works as an all-over daily acne treatment that visibly clears acne and reinforces skin's barrier without excessive dryness.
Key Ingredients
- 1.2% Salicylic Acid: a medicated beta-hydroxy acid that helps to clear acne while exfoliating and refining skin texture within Kiehl's formulas
- 2% Niacinamide: the form of Vitamin B3 known to help visibly brighten skin; when used in topical skincare formulas, it can also help balance skin's surface oil
- Postbiotic Lactobacillus Ferment: a fermented ingredient that helps support a healthy microbiome, it also helps target acne
Research Results
- Treats active acne with medicated 1.2% Salicylic Acid
- Reduces the appearance of pimple size and color
- Helps visibly fade post-acne marks
- Visibly corrects uneven texture and tone
- Helps prevent future breakouts
- Suitable for acne-prone skin
- Kiehl's formula is demonstrated to visibly smooth skin texture:
- 100% showed clearer skin*
- -31% post-acne marks*
- 100% showed body acne clearing**
- *Based on 76 subjects showing improvement in acne lesion during an 8 week study.
- **Based on 25 subjects showing improvement in body acne during an 8 week study.
- Cleanse skin thoroughly before applying Kiehl's acne clearing lotion
- Apply thin layer to the affected area 1-2 times daily
- Let fully dry before applying sunscreen
- Can be applied in the morning and evening
- Can be applied to the face or on the body, wherever acne breakouts occur
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Water Glycerin Butylene Glycol Niacinamide Dimethicone Cetearyl Alcohol Isohexadecane Sodium Hydroxide Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Laureth-4 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Propylene Glycol Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Hydroxyethylcellulose Dimethiconol Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Zinc Pca Glyceryl Stearate Peg-100 Stearate Silica Silylate Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate Maltodextrin Menthol Lactobacillus Ferment Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract Salicylic Acid 1.20%.
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Free gift with purchase
Free gift with purchase
Free Crème De Corps body moisturizer with $45 Kiehl's Since 1851 purchase (valid thru 5/11/25 on shipped purchases only. Full or partial pickup or same day delivery purchases do not qualify. While quantities last)
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Must buy
The world of acne-fighting products can be overwhelming, filled with myriad promises and different active ingredients. Amongst this, Kiehl's Acne Clearing Solution stands out as a reliable, effective product that truly delivers on its claims. First impressions of the product are positive. The packag...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Great for bacne! Irritating and clogging for sensitive skin
Disclaimer: I received this product free from Bzzagent for testing purposes but the opinions expressed remain 100% my own honest thoughts. After trialing the Kiehl's Acne Lotion for a month now I personally prefer it as a treatment for body acne as it has proved to be ineffective in managing facial ...
2030 results
A game changer for my face.
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This moisturizer is a must-have for acne-prone skin! The lightweight formula hydrates without clogging pores, and the salicylic acid helps keep breakouts at bay. After using it, my skin feels balanced, smooth, and less oily. No irritation—just clear, refreshed skin. Highly recommend for anyone dealing with acne while needing hydration!
Good product
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This item did what it says it will do without being overly drying
Tried for a year
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I tried to use this product throughout the year to see if it improved my skin. Honestly, I felt like it broke me out more... could have been purge, but I did have to stop using.
Must have!
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I really enjoyed using this product. It helped my skin a lot for the pesky acne that would come up
Loved this product for clear skin
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Gave my face a nice moisturized barrier while also fighting my breakouts. Definitely recommend!
