Clean and Clear Essentials Acne Toner Salicylic Acid 20 mg/mL Liquid, 240 mL
🆔 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...
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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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Benzalkonium chloride is a chemical compound that works as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in medications. It prevents bacterial and fungal growth in liquid formulations to keep the product safe during storage and use.
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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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A synthetic fatty acid ester derived from plant oils and lactic acid. It acts as an emulsifier and solvent to help mix oil and water-based ingredients and improve how the medicine dissolves or spreads in the body.
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Cetyl lactate is a waxy compound made from lactic acid and cetyl alcohol. It works as an emulsifier and thickener to help mix oil and water ingredients and give the medicine the right texture.
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A compound derived from coconut oil that acts as a conditioning agent and surfactant. It helps stabilize and thicken liquid formulations while reducing static and improving texture in topical products.
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Edetate disodium anhydrous is a chemical compound that binds to metal ions in a medicine. It's used as a stabilizer to prevent unwanted chemical reactions and help keep the drug product effective during storage.
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Panthenol is a humectant and skin-conditioning agent derived from pantothenic acid. It's added to medicines to help retain moisture and soothe skin irritation.
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A synthetic liquid derived from propylene glycol and cetyl alcohol, used as an emulsifier and solubilizer to help mix oil and water-based ingredients and keep the medicine uniform throughout.
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Sodium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid. It works as a buffer to maintain the medicine's pH level and may also help improve taste or act as a preservative in the formulation.
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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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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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| 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. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
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| PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant 2 g/100mL 00316-0296-04 | Crown | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Hero Pore Release Blackhead Clearing 20 mg/mL 10237-0001-00 | Church | 100 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sulfur 8 Anti-Dandruff Braid 20 mg/mL 12022-0021-00 | J. | 356 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sulfur 8 Fresh Anti-Dandruff 20 mg/mL 12022-0028-00 | J. | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Kiehls Since 1851 Dermatologist Solutions Truly Targeted Acne Clearing Solution 20 mg/mL 49967-0055-01 | L'Oreal | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Thayers Since 1847 Natural Remedies Double Action Acne Serum 20 mg/mL 49967-0062-01 | L'Oreal | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Thayers Since 1847 Natural Remedies Blemish Clearing Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Formula Toner 20 mg/mL 49967-0523-01 | L'Oreal | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Lancome Paris Clarifique BX-Interceptor Topical Acne Clearing Treatment 20 mg/mL 51150-0995-01 | SICOS | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dr. Gross AB Acne Daily Breakout 20 mg/mL 51326-0179-01 | Topiderm, | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Clear Proof Blemish Control Toner Acne Medication 2 g/100mL 51531-6743-05 | Mary | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Everything Face Serum 2 g/100mL 54111-0180-01 | Bentley | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Emuaid 2 g/100mL 55926-0029-01 | Speer | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Exuviance Daily Acne Peel 20 mg/mL 58414-0017-02 | NeoStrata | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Atrix Clarifying Toner 20 mg/mL 59088-0444-08 | PureTek | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Warrior Clearing Astringent 2 g/100mL 61197-0121-00 | Pacifica | 236 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Clenziderm Pore Therapy Acne Treatment 20 mg/mL 62032-0612-04 | Obagi | 148 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Oil Control Primer 20 mg/g 62742-4211-02 | Allure | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Shea Moisture 2 g/100mL 64942-2355-02 | Conopco | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Jack Black Bump Fix 20 g/1000g 66738-0022-01 | Jack | 183 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pharma Clear Spot Treatment 2 g/100mL 67879-0104-51 | PHARMAGEL | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| AGE Bright Clearing Serum 20 mg/mL 68479-0184-00 | Dermalogica, | 3 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Breakout Clearing Booster 2 mg/100mL 68479-0772-00 | Dermalogica, | 2 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Breakout Clearing Booster 2 g/100mL 68479-0773-02 | Dermalogica, | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-Eliminating Astringent 20 mg/mL 69968-0028-08 | Kenvue | 236 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Clean and Clear Essentials Deep Cleaning Astringent 20 mg/mL 69968-0209-08 | Kenvue | 240 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Stress Control Triple Action Toner 20 mg/mL 69968-0521-08 | Kenvue | 237 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Clean and Clear Essentials Acne Toner 20 mg/mLthis 69968-0820-08 | Kenvue | 240 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Stress Control Triple Action Toner 20 mg/mL 69968-0925-08 | Kenvue | 236 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Spot Treatment 20 mg/mL 70060-1505-01 | CosMedical | 9 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| e.l.f Plz Clarify Facial Oil 2 g/100mL 70412-0401-01 | Zhejiang | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Exfo Tonic Acne Treatment 2 g/100mL 70764-0104-51 | CONTROL | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| L BRI Pure n Natural Deep Clean Toner 20 mg/mL 71238-0218-00 | L'BRI | 188 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Viaderma Clear Acne Treatment 20 mg/mL 71262-0017-15 | VIADERMA | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Detox Drops Acne Toner 2 g/100mL 71499-0523-01 | KENDO | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| FHF Day Breakthru 2 g/100g 72788-0142-11 | Summer | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dr Throwers Oily Skin Facial Astringent 2 g/100g 72839-0611-02 | Derma | 57 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pore Refining Toner 2 g/100g 72957-0013-01 | Private | 195 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sunday Riley Peacekeeper Acne Treatment Serum 20 mg/mL 73001-0505-01 | Sunday | 1 pouch | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Naturium Salicylic Acid Serum 2% 20 mg/mL 76354-0122-01 | e.l.f. | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| e.l.f. PLZ Clarify Facial Oil 20 mg/mL 76354-0419-01 | e.l.f. | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| The Inkey List 360 Acne Clearing Serum 20 mg/mL 81136-0028-01 | Brand | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mara Clear Skin Mineral Milk Acne Treatment 20 mg/mL 81461-0002-00 | Mara | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dermeleve Scalp Psoriasis Treatment 2 g/100mL 81507-0006-01 | Advanced | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Peach and Lily Peaches Slices Acne Exfoliating toner 20 mg/mL 81515-0501-01 | Peach | 120 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Skinlycious Glow Exfoliant 2 g/100mL 81574-0001-01 | Skinlycious | 28 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CeraVe Developed with Dermatologists BHA Exfoliating Toner Acne Treatment 20 mg/mL 82046-0291-01 | L'Oreal | 237 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Lancome Paris Clarifique BX-Interceptor Topical Acne Clearing Treatment 20 mg/mL 82046-0955-01 | LOreal | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Clarifying Toner 2 g/100mL 83286-0012-01 | Drmtlgy, | 189 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bubble Super Clear Blemish Prevention Serum 20 mg/mL 83509-0001-01 | BUBBLE | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Doing The Work Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment 20 mg/mL 84234-0001-00 | Personal | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Personal Day Doing the Work Daily Exfoliating Treatment 20 mg/mL 84234-0002-00 | Personal | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Perricone MD Acne Relief Gentle Exfoliating Toner Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment 2 g/100mL 84448-0602-18 | THG | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| AHA BHA Blemish Control and Exfoliating Serum 2 g/100mL 85439-0101-01 | Banuskin, | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| PHOFAY Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Essence 20 mg/mL 87080-0001-00 | Hangzhou | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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| Differin Acne Clearing Body Scrub 20 mg/mL 00299-4609-00 | Galderma | 237 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sulfur 8 Medicated Dandruff with Salicylic Acid 20 mg/mL 12022-0039-00 | J. | 222 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Glovers Therapeutic Care 20 mg/mL 12022-0040-00 | J. | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Signature Care Acne Treatment 20 mg/mL 21130-0722-77 | SAFEWAY, | 177 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Thayers Since 1847 Natural Remedies Blemish Clearing Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Formula Pads 20 mg/mL 49967-0705-01 | L'Oreal | 60 applicators | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Replenix Acne Gly-Sal 2-2 Foaming Cleanser 20 mg/mL 51326-0929-06 | Topiderm, | 200 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Medicated Wash 20 mg/mL 67226-1021-01 | Vivier | 150 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Byoma Acne Clearing Cleanser 20 mg/mL 84821-0007-01 | Byoma | 175 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Up and Up Acne Wash 20 mg/mL 11673-0024-54 | TARGET | 269.1 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Topicals Clearly Mist 20 mg/mL 51326-0307-01 | Topiderm, | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gly-Sal 5-2 20 mg/mL 51326-0927-01 | Topiderm, | 200 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| OXY Volcanic Ash Acne Face Wash 20 mg/mL 10742-8334-01 | The | 207 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash 20 mg/mL 69968-0675-01 | Kenvue | 12 tubes | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash 20 mg/mL 69968-0770-01 | Kenvue | 12 tubes | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Byoma Acne Clearing Body Wash 20 mg/mL 84821-0005-01 | Byoma | 400 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nativae Milia Acne Serum 20 mg/mL 85065-0557-00 | CDE | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| pHisoderm Clear Confidence Daily Gel Face Wash 20 mg/mL 10742-1412-01 | The | 177 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Doo Gro Braids Twists Locs Dandruff Control Moisturizing 20 mg/mL 12022-0041-00 | J. | 335 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Replenix Gly-Sal 10-2 cleanser 20 mg/mL 51326-0928-01 | Topiderm, | 200 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gly-Sal 10-2 20 mg/mL 51326-0938-01 | Topiderm, | 89 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Clenziderm Daily Care Foaming Cleanser Acne Treatment 20 mg/mL 62032-0610-11 | Obagi | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash Pink Grapefruit 20 mg/mL 69968-0910-09 | Kenvue | 250 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Amazon Basics Acne Wash Acne treatment 20 mg/mL 72288-0955-01 | AMAZON.COM | 177 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Control Cleanser 20 mg/mL 79903-0339-12 | Walmart | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Target Up and Up Salicylic Acid Acne Wash 20 mg/mL 82442-0014-87 | TARGET | 236.5 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Replenix Gly-Sal 2-2 20 mg/mL 51326-0925-01 | Topiderm, | 200 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser Fragrance Free 20 mg/mL 69968-0889-01 | Kenvue | 14 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Daily Scrub 20 mg/mL 69968-0908-04 | Kenvue | 124 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Power Clear Scrub 20 mg/mL 69968-0909-04 | Kenvue | 125 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Wash 20 mg/mL 63940-0053-54 | Harmon | 269 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Clean and Clear Acne Exfoliating Cleanser 20 mg/mL 69968-0822-05 | Kenvue | 148 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser 20 mg/mL 69968-0926-06 | Kenvue | 177 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Evenly Clear Acne Cleanser 20 mg/mL 69968-0942-01 | Kenvue | 12 tubes | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| pHisoderm Clear Confidence Body Wash 20 mg/mL 10742-1442-01 | The | 295 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Phisoderm Anti Blemish Body Wash 20 mg/mL 10742-8451-01 | The | 295 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser 20 mg/mL 69968-0686-06 | Kenvue | 177 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Salicylic acid 20 mg/mL 76162-0414-32 | Topco | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| e.l.f Skin Acne-Treating Body Mist 20 mg/mL 76354-0418-01 | e.l.f. | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Satinique Anti Dandruff Scalp and Hair 20 mg/mL 10056-0536-00 | Access | 280 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Kroger Clarify Care Acne Wash 20 mg/mL 30142-0945-77 | THE | 177 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena All in 1 Acne Control Daily Scrub 20 mg/mL 69968-0092-04 | Kenvue | 124 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash 20 mg/mL 69968-0655-09 | Kenvue | 250 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub 20 mg/mL 69968-0912-02 | Kenvue | 59 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Atrix Antibacterial Wash 20 mg/mL 59088-0445-08 | PURETEK | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| L BRI Deep Clean Toner 20 mg/mL 71238-0921-00 | L'BRI | 177 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Control Cleanser 20 mg/mL 51316-0893-01 | CVS | 237 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 69968-0820-08 You're viewing this | 240 mL in 1 BOTTLE (69968-0820-8) | 2023-10-16 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
USE For the treatment of acne
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DIRECTIONS • Clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product • 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.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
WARNINGS For external use only. Flammable, keep away from open fire or flame. When using this product • Avoid contact with eyes.
If contact occurs, immediately flush with water. • Skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time. Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
OTHER INFORMATION Store at Room Temperature. Sunburn Alert: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient Salicylic Acid (2%)
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS Water, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Sodium Citrate, Panthenol, Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Cetyl Lactate, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Benzalkonium Chloride
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Acne treatment