FHF Day Breakthru Salicylic Serum 2 g/100g Liquid
🆔 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 fungal protein component used as a binder and structural agent in some pharmaceutical formulations. It helps hold tablet ingredients together and may improve the stability of certain medicine preparations.
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A mild, plant-derived cleanser made from coconut oil and glycine. In medications, it acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water-based ingredients together evenly.
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Aloe vera leaf juice is a clear gel extracted from aloe vera plant leaves. It's used in medicines as a lubricant, emollient, and preservative to soothe skin contact and help keep the product stable.
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Levomenol is a naturally derived alcohol compound used as a skin-conditioning and anti-inflammatory agent in topical formulations. It helps soothe and protect the skin while improving product texture and absorption.
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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 plant extract from green tea leaves. It's used as an antioxidant ingredient to help preserve the medicine and maintain its stability during storage.
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Chamomile is a plant extract used in medications as a flavoring agent and for its mild soothing properties in formulations. It helps improve taste and aroma of the medicine.
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Eucalyptus oil is a fragrant liquid extracted from eucalyptus tree leaves. It's used in medicines as a flavor, scent, or soothing agent in topical products and cough preparations.
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Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid derived from sugar cane that helps dissolve and remove dead skin cells. In topical medicines, it works as an exfoliant and pH adjuster to improve skin penetration and product effectiveness.
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A plant extract from licorice root used as a sweetener, flavoring agent, and natural emulsifier in medicines. It helps improve taste and may aid in keeping ingredients evenly mixed throughout the product.
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A synthetic organic compound used as a preservative and antioxidant in medicines. It helps prevent breakdown and spoilage of the active ingredients during storage.
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A synthetic peptide made from a fatty acid chain attached to four amino acids. It's used in formulations as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient to help improve texture and feel of the product.
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Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, a water-soluble nutrient. In medicines, it may be added as a nutritional supplement or to support skin health, though its primary role here is as an active ingredient rather than a traditional inactive filler.
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Rice germ is the nutrient-rich inner layer of the rice grain. It's used in medicines as a filler and bulking agent to add volume and help bind ingredients together in tablets and capsules.
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Pentylene glycol is a humectant and preservative helper derived from petroleum or plant sources. It draws moisture into the product and helps prevent bacterial growth, keeping medicines stable during storage.
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Petroselinum crispum is parsley, a common culinary herb. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent to improve taste and as a source of natural color and aroma.
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A synthetic polymer used as a thickener and film-former in liquid formulations. It increases viscosity to improve texture and help the medicine spread or adhere evenly on the skin or mucous membranes.
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Potassium hydroxide is a strong alkaline chemical used in medicines to adjust and maintain the pH level of liquid formulations, helping keep the product stable and the active ingredients effective.
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Potassium sorbate is a salt derived from sorbic acid, a naturally occurring preservative. It prevents growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria, extending the medicine's shelf life.
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A yeast-derived substance made from broken-down Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells. It is used as a natural humectant and moisturizing agent to help keep medicines and supplements stable and prevent them from drying out.
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Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
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Hyaluronate sodium is a natural carbohydrate that holds moisture. It's used in medicines as a lubricant, thickener, and moisture-retaining agent to improve texture and delivery of the active ingredient.
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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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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per mL | 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
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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/mL 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/100gthis 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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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 72788-0142-11 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE in 1 BOX (72788-142-11) / 30 g in 1 BOTTLE (72788-142-02) | 2025-09-01 | 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. When using this product, skin irritation and dryness are 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.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredients Salicylic Acid 2%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Water Butylene Glycol Polyquaternium 10 Glycolic Acid Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Niacinamide Sodium Hyaluronate Bisabolol Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract Camilla Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Beta-Glucan Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl Glycine Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-13 Rice/Sacchromycese Lyce/Lactobacillis Ferment Lysate Filtrate Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid Carum Petroslinum (Parsley) Extract Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate Pentylene Glycol Potassium Hydroxide
🎯 Purpose ▾
acne treatment