Clear Acne Face Moisturizer 28.8 mg/mL Lotion
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Salicylic acid and derivatives class.
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🩺 Clinical
Topical salicylic acid is used to help clear and prevent pimples and skin blemishes in people who have acne. Topical salicylic acid is also used to treat skin conditions that involve scaling or overgrowth of skin cells such as psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body), ichthyoses (inborn conditions that cause skin dryness and scaling), dandruff, corns, calluses, and warts on the hands or feet. Topical salicylic acid should not be used to treat genital warts, warts on the face, warts with hair growing from them, warts in the nose or mouth, moles, or b...
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- It's designed to treat acne. Salicylic acid helps by loosening and removing dead skin cells that clog pores — the buildup that leads to breakouts. The multi-step system on this lab...
- What is this salicylic acid product actually supposed to do for my skin?
- Some mild tingling, stinging, and peeling is actually expected — that's the salicylic acid doing its job by clearing away dead skin cells. But if the burning or peeling feels exces...
- My skin feels like it's burning and peeling. Is that normal?
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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A liquid solvent derived from fermentation or chemical synthesis. In medicines, alcohol dissolves active ingredients, helps preserve the product, and improves how the body absorbs certain drugs.
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A fatty alcohol derived from peanut oil or made synthetically. It serves as an emollient and thickener in creams and ointments, helping create smooth texture and improve product consistency.
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Arachidyl glucoside is a plant-derived emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent made from arachidyl alcohol and glucose. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in formulations and improves product texture and spreadability.
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A synthetic form of vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant. It prevents other ingredients in the medicine from breaking down or discoloring when exposed to air or light.
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Benzyl alcohol is a clear liquid used as a preservative and solvent in medicines. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth and dissolves other ingredients to create uniform liquid formulations.
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Capryloyl glycine is a mild, skin-conditioning ingredient made from a natural fatty acid and the amino acid glycine. In medicines, it acts as a surfactant and preservative booster, helping the product spread evenly and resist contamination.
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A synthetic polymer made by crosslinking acrylic acid with allyl sucrose. It thickens liquids, forms gels, and helps control how fast the medicine is released in your body.
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Cetyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water components and giving products a smooth, creamy texture.
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A preservative that fights bacteria and fungi. It keeps medicines and topical products stable and safe from microbial contamination during storage and use.
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A plant extract from chrysanthemum flowers used as a natural colorant and flavoring agent in medicines. It may contribute mild taste or visual appeal to the final product.
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A natural essential oil extracted from cinnamon bark. It's used as a flavoring agent to mask bitter tastes and improve the flavor of medicines.
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Dextrose is a simple sugar derived from corn or other sources. It serves as a filler and sweetener in medicines to add bulk, improve taste, and help stabilize the medication's form.
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A silky liquid derived from caprylic acid that acts as an emollient and solvent in formulations. It helps dissolve active ingredients and improves the spreadability and feel of lotions, creams, and topical products.
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Docosanol is a waxy, fatty alcohol derived from plant sources. It acts as an emollient and thickener in topical medicines, helping to soften the skin and improve product texture and stability.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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Hexylene glycol is a clear liquid alcohol used as a solvent and preservative in medicines. It helps dissolve other ingredients and keeps the product stable during storage.
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Nori is a dried seaweed (edible algae) used as a natural colorant and source of umami flavor in medicines. It may help mask bitter tastes and add nutritional value to oral formulations.
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A naturally-derived alcohol used as a preservative and fragrance in medicines. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth, extending the product's shelf life.
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Sodium phytate is a plant-derived salt used in medications as a chelating agent and preservative. It helps stabilize formulations and may improve how the body absorbs certain minerals in the medicine.
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A natural plant material derived from spruce wood that acts as a filler and structural component in solid dosage forms like tablets and capsules to provide bulk and help maintain the medicine's shape and integrity.
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Propanediol is a clear liquid organic compound derived from vegetable sources or synthesized chemically. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a solvent to dissolve active ingredients, and a preservative booster in liquid medications and supplements.
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Purslane is a plant-derived ingredient used in pharmaceuticals as a natural source of beneficial compounds. It functions as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent to help stabilize the formula and support product shelf life.
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A plant extract from rhubarb root used as a natural colorant and flavoring agent in medicines. It may also help stimulate bowel movement in laxative formulations.
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Sarcosine is a small amino acid naturally found in foods and the body. In medicines, it acts as a buffer and pH regulator to keep the formulation stable and prevent unwanted chemical changes.
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A plant extract from the roots of Chinese skullcap, used as a natural coloring agent and to add mild flavor to medicines. It may also help preserve the product's stability.
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Shea butter is a fat extracted from shea tree nuts. It's used in medicines as an emollient and lubricant to soften the product, improve texture, and help ingredients blend smoothly together.
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A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
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Squalane is a lightweight oil derived from plant sources or synthesized. It acts as an emollient and lubricant in formulations, helping ingredients blend smoothly and improving product texture and spreadability.
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Stearyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from natural oils or made synthetically. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping mix ingredients together and give the product the right texture.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.
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| Price system | Per g | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| SkinMedica Acne Clarifying Treatment 20 mg/mL 00023-1230-01 | Allergan, | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Ultra Clear Treatment 2 g/100mL 10028-0051-01 | ULTRACEUTICALS | 50 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation Acne Control 2 g/100mL 10258-0101-11 | COLONIAL | 15 ml | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Dr. Sheffield Psoriasis Medicated Moisturizer 20 mg/g 11527-0478-64 | Sheffield | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Meijer Oil Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub 20 mg/mL 41250-0963-15 | MEIJER | 198.1 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Daily Meds 20 mg/mL 49825-0100-10 | Bioelements, | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Breakout Concentrated Derma Serum Acne Treatment 20 mg/mL 49967-0026-01 | L'Oreal | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Maybelline Dream Pure BB Beauty Balm 20 mg/mL 49967-0957-01 | L'Oreal | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Clear Acne Face Moisturizer 28.8 mg/mLthis 50718-0033-01 | Kamedis | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| ageLOC LumiSpa Blemish Serum 20 mg/mL 62839-2539-01 | NSE | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| St. Ives Blemish and Blackhead Control Apricot Scrub .02 g/g 64942-1861-01 | CONOPCO | 22 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Monat Be Clarified Acne-Clearing Moisturizer 20 mg/mL 68577-0107-00 | Cosmax | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Skin Pharmacy Advanced Acne Therapy Overnight Salicylic Acid 20 g/2mL 68634-0057-01 | AMCOL | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Skinpharmacy Advanced Acne Therapy Overnight Salicylic Acid 20 mg/mL 69842-0066-01 | CVS | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Clean and Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment 20 mg/mL 69968-0126-01 | Kenvue | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| LBRI PURE n NATURAL KlearAway 20 mg/mL 71238-0464-05 | L'BRI | 5 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Peace Out Acne Serum 20 mg/mL 71494-0102-30 | Peace | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| amazon basics advanced blemish spot treatment Acne medication 20 mg/mL 72288-0386-01 | AMAZON.COM | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| SA Acne Spot Treatment 20 mg/g 73318-7003-09 | Skin | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Multi-Action Clear - Acne Clearing Treatment 2% Salicylic Acid 2 g/100mL 76147-0301-07 | StriVectin | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Byoma Acne Control Body 20 mg/mL 84821-0004-01 | Byoma | 400 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 50718-0033-01 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (50718-0033-1) / 50 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2018-01-01 | Active |
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| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
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| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use For the treatment of acne
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Cleanse the skin thoroughly before applying medication. Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily. Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor.
If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day. For children under 10 years of age, consult your physician.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredient Salicylic acid 2.0%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Baikal Skullcap (Scutellaria Baicalensis) Root Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Capryloyl Glycine, Carbomer, Cetyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Chinese Rhubarb (Rheum Palmatum) Root Extract, Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Indicum) Flower Extract, Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum) Bark Extract, Common Purslane (Portulaca Oleracea) Extract, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Fragrance, Glucose, Glycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Norway Spruce (Picea Abis) Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Plankton Extract, Propanediol, Sarcosine, SD Alcohol 40-C, Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii), Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol, Water, Xanthan Gum.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Acne Treatment