Clean and Clear Acne Spot Treatment Salicylic Acid 20 mg/g Gel
🆔 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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🧪 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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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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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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A refined mineral oil derived from crude petroleum containing 13 to 14 carbon chains. It acts as a solvent, emollient, and carrier in topical formulations to help dissolve active ingredients and improve product texture and spreadability.
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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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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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A liquid extract from witch hazel plant leaves and twigs. It's used in topical products as an astringent agent and to help deliver other active ingredients into the skin.
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A synthetic surfactant derived from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide. It helps dissolve and mix oily and watery ingredients in liquid formulations, and may improve how the medicine spreads or is absorbed.
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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 synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and keeps them from separating in liquid formulations.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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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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A salt derived from edetic acid that binds to trace metals in medicines. It serves as a chelating agent and preservative to prevent metal-catalyzed breakdown of the drug and extend shelf life.
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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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| 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
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Walgreens Acne Control Gel 20 mg/mL 00363-0269-83 | WALGREEN | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Artistry Studio Done With Zit Acne Treatment Clearing Gel 20 mg/mL 10056-0045-00 | Access | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Hero Cosmetics Pimple Correct Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment 20 mg/mL 10237-0003-00 | Church | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Treatment Gel 20 mg/mL 31720-0301-08 | S+ | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Eradikate Acne Mark Fading 2 g/100mL 43479-0112-51 | KATE | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Clarifying Peel 2 g/100mL 46007-0102-11 | Skin | 20 ml | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| ACNE SolutionS CLINICAL ADVANCED CLEARING gel 20 mg/mL 49527-0221-01 | CLINIQUE | 1 bottle | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Thayers Since 1847 Natural Remedies Blemish Clearing Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Formula Cleanser 20 mg/mL 49967-0051-01 | L'Oreal | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CeraVe Developed with Dermatologists Acne Control Acne Treatment 20 mg/mL 49967-0172-01 | L'Oreal | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Thayers Since 1847 Natural Remedies Blemish Clearing Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Formula Balm 20 mg/mL 49967-0530-01 | L'Oreal | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Vichy Laboratoires Normaderm Phytoaction Acne Control Daily Moisturizer 20 mg/mL 49967-0606-01 | L'Oreal | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Vichy Laboratoires Normaderm Acne Control Daily Moisturizer 20 mg/mL 49967-0660-01 | L'Oreal | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| clear days ahead fast-acting salicylic acid acne spot treatment .3 g/15mL 50184-1020-01 | Philosophy | 15 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta On the Spot Eliminator 20 mg/mL 51326-0057-01 | Topiderm, | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| GOODBYE ACNE Complete treatment gel .9638 g/48.19g 54031-0069-01 | Peter | 48.19 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| BRODA Acne .4 g/20g 54111-0112-50 | Bentley | 20 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| XtraCare Deep Cleaning Astringent 5 mg/237mg 57337-0035-01 | Rejoice | 237 mg | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Defense Spot Treatment Merle Norman 2 g/100g 57627-0201-02 | Merle | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Image Clear Cell Acne Spot Treatment 20 g/1000g 60232-5022-01 | Swiss-American | 14 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dry It Out Acne Spot Treatment 2 g/100mL 61197-0122-00 | Pacifica | 29 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gm Collin Puracne 20 mg/mL 64127-0195-01 | Laboratoires | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Overnight Clearing 20 mg/mL 68479-0706-00 | Dermalogica, | 2 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Milani Erase Base Blemish Control Primer 20 mg/mL 68577-0103-00 | Cosmax | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| PCA SKIN Intensive Clarity Treatment 2 g/100g 68726-0359-02 | CP | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| PCA Gel 2 g/100mL 68726-0445-02 | CP | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Spot Stopper Acne Spot Treatment 2 g/100mL 69366-0412-32 | The | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| First Aid Beauty FAB Acne Spot Treatment 2 g/100mL 69423-0724-22 | The | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Vichy Laboratoires Normaderm Phytoaction Acne Control Moisturizer 20 mg/mL 69625-0605-01 | COSMETIQUE | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Vichy Laboratoires Normaderm Acne Control Daily Moisturizer 20 mg/mL 69625-0617-01 | Cosmetique | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Vichy Laboratoires Normaderm Acne Control Moisturizer 20 mg/mL 69625-0661-01 | COSMETIQUE | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CVS Health Advanced Acne Spot Treatment 20 mg/mL 69842-0464-52 | CVS | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot 20 mg/mL 69968-0472-01 | Kenvue | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Clean and Clear Acne Spot Treatment 20 mg/mL 69968-0804-01 | Kenvue | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot 20 mg/mL 69968-0825-01 | Kenvue | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Clean and Clear Acne Spot Treatment 20 mg/gthis 69968-1016-01 | Kenvue | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Treat So Deep Acne-Fighting Treatment 2 g/100mL 70626-0106-15 | ASPIRE | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Treatment Maximum Strength 2 g/100g 70631-0358-02 | Young | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Spot Treatment 2 g/100mL 70764-0105-51 | CONTROL | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| innisfree Gentle Retinol Salicylic Acne Serum 1 g/50mL 71220-0088-02 | Innisfree | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Peace Out Acne Moisturizer 20 mg/mL 71494-0008-01 | Peace | 1 jar | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Gel Pen 20 mg/mL 71714-0004-01 | Tiege | 1.3 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Eradikate Acne Mark Fading 2 g/100mL 72204-0903-02 | Rare | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| ULTA All Clear SERUM 20 mg/g 79959-0011-01 | APR | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| The INKEY List C 50 Serum 20 mg/mL 81136-0020-01 | Brand | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum 20 mg/mL 81136-0021-01 | Brand | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Vichy Laboratoires Normaderm Acne Control Daily Moisturizer 20 mg/mL 82046-0617-01 | LOreal | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Curology Acne-Clearing Gel Serum 2 g/100mL 82575-0500-00 | Curology, | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Good Molecules Maximum Strength Acne Gel Cream 2 g/100mL 82730-0102-01 | Good | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Starface Acne Spot Treatment 20 mg/mL 83171-0003-01 | Starface | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dermacleanse Acne Spot Treatment .02 g/mL 83313-0062-01 | ZENMED | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Skinkure Acne Eraser Spot Treatment 20 mg/mL 83865-0100-10 | SKINKURE, | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Tula Skincare Clear It Up Acne Clearing and Tone Correcting Gel 2 g/100mL 84126-0121-15 | The | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| SEYTU Spot 2 g/100mL 84271-0002-00 | Omnilife | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Perricone MD Acne Relief Maximum Strength Spot Gel 2 g/100g 84448-0538-14 | THG | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nativae Milia Acne Serum 20 mg/mL 85065-0557-00 | CDE | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| TRSTAY LUXE Clarifying Acne Repair Serum .02 g/mL 85277-0001-01 | Guangdong | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Duolaq 20 mg/mL 87110-0001-01 | METHODIQ | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| HerbaGlow Baiwooxia Anti-Acne Gel 2 g/100g 87351-0087-01 | Kungpo | 1 jar | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| The Acne Spot Treatment 2 g/100g 87415-0100-04 | Spotless, | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Treatment 2 g/100mL 87799-0999-10 | Bio | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sulfur 8 Fresh Anti-Dandruff Hair and Scalp Conditioner 20 mg/g 12022-0026-00 | J. | 108 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CeraVe Developed with Dermatologists Psoriasis Moisturizing 20 mg/g 49967-0701-01 | L'Oreal | 227 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| 111MedCo 2% Salicylic Acid Cleansing Bar 20 mg/g 72811-0000-04 | 111MedCo | 113 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Equate Beauty Medicated Apricot Cleanser Acne Medication 20 mg/g 79903-0323-06 | WALMART | 170 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Medicated Apricot Scrub 20 mg/g 49035-0003-30 | Walmart | 170 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Medicated Apricot Scrub 20 mg/g 55910-0034-30 | Old | 170 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Medicated Apricot Scrub 20 mg/g 56062-0003-30 | Publix | 170 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DermaD ATOPIC DERMATITIS Therapeutic 20 mg/g 70794-0101-28 | Chen | 81 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Medicated Apricot Scrub 20 mg/g 41163-0041-30 | United | 170 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Meijer Blackhead Clearing Scrub Acne medication 20 mg/g 41250-0879-01 | Meijer | 141 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DermaER Psoriasis Therapeutic 20 mg/g 70794-0207-14 | Chen | 50 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DermaD Psoriasis Therapeutic 20 mg/g 70794-0261-25 | Chen | 81 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DermaD ANTIFUNGAL Therapeutic 20 mg/g 70794-0708-85 | Chen | 81 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Clean and Clear acne triple clear exfoliating scrub 20 mg/g 69968-0013-05 | Kenvue | 141 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser 20 mg/g 69968-0940-06 | Kenvue | 189 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Medicated Apricot Scrub 20 mg/g 72476-0044-30 | Retail | 170 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Blackhead Clearing Scrug 20 mg/g 49035-0301-56 | Walmart | 141 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| pHisoderm Clear Confidence Face Scrub 20 mg/g 10742-1233-01 | The | 142 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Asepxia Acne Treatment 20 mg/g 50066-0064-01 | Genomma | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DermaD JOCK ITCH Therapeutic 20 mg/g 70794-0201-82 | Chen | 81 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| pHisoderm CLEAN ANTI-BLEMISH BODY WASH 20 mg/g 10742-1236-01 | The | 5 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Medicated Apricot Scrub 20 mg/g 36800-0009-30 | Topco | 170 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dermaclear Mask 20 mg/g 62742-4074-02 | Allure | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Power-Cream Wash 20 mg/g 69968-0941-06 | Kenvue | 172 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DermaD ANTI-ITCH Therapeutic 20 mg/g 70794-0313-94 | Chen | 81 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Viaderma Clear Acne Treatment 20 mg/g 71262-0016-15 | ViaDerma | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| OXY Volcanic Clay Acne Wash 20 mg/g 10742-8338-01 | The | 142 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Natureplex Psoriasis 20 mg/g 67234-0073-01 | Natureplex, | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| amazon basics acne blackhead clearing scrub Acne Treatment 20 mg/g 72288-0862-01 | AMAZON.COM | 142 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Phisoderm Anti-Blemish Gel Cleanser 20 mg/g 10742-8417-01 | The | 177 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| PanOxyl 20 mg/g 00316-0288-01 | Crown | 113 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Medicated Apricot Scrub 20 mg/g 41250-0007-30 | Meijer, | 170 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Clean and Clear blackhead eraser scrub 20 mg/g 69968-0234-05 | Kenvue | 141 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Drs. ACNE SPOT TREATMENT 20 mg/g 80489-0357-01 | OL | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
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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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| 69968-1016-01 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (69968-1016-1) / 21 g in 1 TUBE | 2026-06-22 | 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 • 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., Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Polyacrylamide, Glycerin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl Lactate, Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Laureth-7, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenethyl Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Propylene Glycol, Benzalkonium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Acne treatment