CLEAR IMPROVEMENT PORE CLEARING MOISTURIZER Salicylic acid 10 mg/mL Lotion, 15 mL
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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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Activated charcoal is a highly porous carbon material processed to increase its surface area. It's used in medicines as an absorbent to help bind and remove unwanted substances in the digestive system.
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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 synthetic polymer made from acrylic compounds and vinylpyrrolidone. It works as a film-former and thickener in topical products, helping create a smooth texture and improve how the medication spreads on skin.
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Benzyl benzoate is a liquid organic compound used as a solvent and preservative in medicines. It helps dissolve active ingredients and can extend shelf life by preventing microbial growth in liquid formulations.
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Butylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or plants that acts as a humectant, solvent, and preservative booster in medicines. It helps keep formulations stable, dissolve active ingredients, and maintain moisture in topical products.
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Citral is a natural oil compound found in lemon and citrus plants. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent and to add pleasant lemon or citrus scent to the product.
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A plant extract from clove buds used as a flavoring agent and natural fragrance in medications. It adds taste and aroma to improve how the medicine smells and tastes.
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Clove oil is an essential oil derived from clove plant buds. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent and for its mild preservative properties to help maintain product stability.
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Dimethicone is a silicone-based oil that acts as an anti-foaming agent and lubricant in medicines. It reduces gas bubbles in liquid formulations and helps coat and protect the stomach lining when ingested.
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Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
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Ethylhexyl palmitate is an oily chemical made from palm oil and alcohol. It acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical medicines, helping the product spread smoothly and keeping skin soft.
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Eugenol is a natural oil extracted from clove and other plants. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent and to provide a mild anesthetic effect in topical products, particularly in dental formulations.
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Geraniol is a natural fragrant compound found in plants like roses and lemons. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent and to improve the taste or aroma of the product.
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Glucosamine hydrochloride is an amino sugar derived from shellfish or produced synthetically. In medicines, it serves as an active nutritional ingredient rather than a typical inactive excipient, used to support joint and cartilage function.
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Glycine is an amino acid used in medicines as a buffer to help stabilize pH and improve taste. It may also serve as a filler or binder to give the product proper form and consistency.
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A fragrant oil extracted from lavender plants, used as a flavoring and scent agent in medicines to improve taste and aroma.
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Lemon oil is a natural fragrant extract from lemon peel. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent to mask unpleasant tastes and improve how the medicine tastes to patients.
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A natural oil extracted from citrus peels, (+)-limonene is used as a flavoring agent and solvent in medicines. It helps dissolve active ingredients and provides a lemon or orange taste.
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A cooling compound from mint plants used as a flavoring agent and to create a fresh sensation in medicines. It helps mask bitter tastes and improve how the product feels in the mouth.
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Methyl salicylate is a naturally derived liquid compound commonly found in wintergreen plants. In medicines, it's used as a flavoring agent and penetrating solvent to help distribute active ingredients evenly throughout topical products.
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Oat is a cereal grain used in medicines as a filler and binder. It helps give the medication its shape and structure while adding bulk to the formulation.
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A plant-derived emulsifier made from coconut oil and polyethylene glycol. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and improves how the medicine spreads or absorbs.
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Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative and antimicrobial agent used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and cosmetic products, extending shelf life and maintaining product safety.
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A red algae-derived mineral rich in calcium carbonate. Used as a filler and buffer to add bulk to the tablet or capsule and help maintain stable pH levels in the formulation.
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A synthetic liquid derived from propylene glycol and butyl alcohol. It functions as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain moisture in topical or oral formulations.
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Quaternium-22 is a synthetic antimicrobial agent used as a preservative in medicines. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth in liquid or semi-solid formulations to maintain product safety and stability.
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Rosemary leaf oil is a natural aromatic oil extracted from rosemary plants. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent and preservative to help protect the product from spoilage.
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A brown seaweed extract used as a thickener and stabilizer in liquid medicines and suspensions. It helps maintain consistent texture and prevents ingredients from separating.
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Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
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A plant-based oil extracted from soybeans. It's used as an emulsifier and lubricant to help mix ingredients evenly and prevent sticking during tablet or capsule manufacturing.
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Steareth-2 is a synthetic emulsifier made from stearic acid and ethylene oxide. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in the formulation and may improve how the medicine spreads or dissolves.
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A synthetic detergent derived from stearic acid, a fatty substance. It helps dissolve or distribute oil-based ingredients evenly throughout the medicine, acting as an emulsifier and solubilizer in tablets and capsules.
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A natural sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. It's used as a sweetener, filler, and binder to improve taste, add bulk, and help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together.
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Witch hazel is a plant extract obtained from the leaves and bark of the North American shrub Hamamelis virginiana. It functions as an astringent and skin-conditioning agent in topical products, helping to tone and prepare the skin.
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A fragrant essential oil derived from ylang-ylang tree flowers. It's used as a flavoring and fragrance agent to improve the taste or scent of medicines.
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Zinc PCA is a zinc salt of pyroglutamic acid, a naturally occurring amino acid derivative. It's used in medications as a skin-conditioning agent and to help maintain product stability and texture in topical formulations.
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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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📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 59427-0015-01 | 1 JAR in 1 CARTON (59427-015-01) / 50 mL in 1 JAR | 2019-09-23 | Active |
| 59427-0015-02 You're viewing this | 15 mL in 1 TUBE (59427-015-02) | 2022-12-08 | Active |
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🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use treats acne clears acne blemishes helps prevent development of new acne blemishes
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions cleanse skin thoroughly before applying cover the entire affected area with one application daily gradually increase to 2 or 3 times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to every other day. If going outside, use a sunscreen. Allow product to dry, then follow sunscreen directions. If sensitivity develops, discontinue use of both products and consult a doctor.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only When using this product using other topical acne drugs at the same time or right after use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient Salicylic Acid 1.0%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients water\aqua\eau • ethylhexyl palmitate • ppg-14 butyl ether • hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water • dimethicone • ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer • peg-7 glyceryl cocoate • silica • steareth-21 • lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil essential oil , citrus limon (lemon) peel oil , mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil , gaultheria procumbens (wintergreen) leaf oil , cananga odorata (ylang ylang) flower oil , eugenia caryophyllus (clove) bud oil , rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil , citral, geraniol, eugenol, linalool, limonene, benzyl benzoate • eugenia caryophyllus (clove) flower extract • charcoal powder • porphyra yezoensis (algae) extract • sucrose organic sucrose (brown sugar) • glycine • algae extract • avena sativa (oat) kernel extract • caffeine • glucosamine hcl • sodium hyaluronate • laminaria saccharina extract • glycine soja (soybean) seed extract • butylene glycol • steareth-2 • zinc pca • quaternium-22 • menthol • alcohol • disodium edta • phenoxyethanol <iln45635>
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Acne Treatment