Societe Clarity Bac Salicylic Acid .5 g/100g Lotion, 57 g
🆔 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 synthetic form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant and preservative in medications. It helps prevent the active ingredients from degrading when exposed to oxygen or light.
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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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A synthetic polymer made from acrylate compounds. It acts as a thickener and stabilizer in topical formulations, helping create the right texture and prevent separation of ingredients.
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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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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 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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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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Caprylyl glycol is a clear liquid derived from coconut oil. In medicines, it acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a preservative booster to prevent microbial growth, and a solvent to help dissolve or mix other ingredients.
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A silicone-based compound that mixes oil and water together. Used in formulations as an emulsifier to help blend ingredients and improve texture and stability of creams, lotions, and other topical products.
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Cocoglycerides are fatty substances derived from coconut oil. They act as emulsifiers and solubilizers in medicines, helping blend water and oil-based ingredients together and improve how the body absorbs certain drugs.
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Cyclohexasiloxane is a silicon-based liquid that acts as a solvent and conditioning agent in medicines. It helps dissolve or carry other ingredients and improves how the product spreads or feels on the skin.
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A silicone-based liquid that helps distribute active ingredients evenly throughout topical products. It acts as a solvent and emollient, allowing medicines to spread smoothly on skin while improving texture and absorption.
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A synthetic liquid preservative and humectant derived from petroleum. It helps prevent microbial growth and keeps the product moist, commonly used in topical medications and cosmetic formulations.
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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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A plant extract from the flowering tops of Epilobium fleischeri, used as a natural ingredient in formulations. It may serve as a botanical extract component in the product's overall composition.
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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 waxy substance made from glycerin and stearic acid that acts as an emulsifier to blend oily and watery ingredients together. It also helps thicken and stabilize the medicine's texture.
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A waxy substance made from glycerin and stearic acid. It works as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients together, and as a thickener to give the medicine its proper texture and consistency.
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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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A natural fat extracted from sunflower seeds. It acts as an emulsifier and lubricant in medicines, helping mix ingredients that don't normally blend together and allowing the product to flow smoothly during manufacturing.
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Lysozyme hydrochloride is a natural enzyme derived from egg white that breaks down bacterial cell walls. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and antimicrobial agent to help protect the product from contamination.
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A starch-derived carbohydrate produced by breaking down corn, potato, or tapioca starch. It functions as a filler and binder to give the medicine bulk and texture, and sometimes as a mild sweetener or texture enhancer in powders and tablets.
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A plant-derived ingredient from the four o'clock flower, used as a natural colorant and flavoring agent in medicines to improve appearance and taste.
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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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A synthetic waxy ester derived from fatty acids and the amino acid serine. It functions as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations, helping to soften and smooth the product's texture.
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A waxy substance made from polyethylene glycol and stearic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and serves as an emulsifier and solubilizer in liquid and semi-solid medicines.
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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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Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer used as a thickening agent and binder in medications. It helps create the proper texture and hold ingredients together in the formulation.
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A plant-derived emulsifier made from glycerin and lauric acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and improves product texture and stability in formulations.
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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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A plant-derived carbohydrate from yeast or fungi, chemically modified to carry sodium and carboxyl groups. It acts as a thickener, stabilizer, and binder in medications to improve texture, consistency, and shelf life.
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A plant extract from common lilac flowers used as a natural fragrance and flavoring agent in medicines. It adds pleasant taste or smell to make the product more acceptable to patients.
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Tromethamine is a chemical buffer that helps maintain the proper acidity level in liquid medicines. It neutralizes acids and stabilizes the solution so the medication remains effective and safe throughout its 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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| 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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| Cetaphil Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer 5 mg/mL 00299-4117-00 | Galderma | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| BlemFree .587 g/118mL 53228-0002-01 | Equibal, | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Moisturizer Pink Grapefruit 5 mg/mL 69968-0193-01 | Kenvue | 14 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Aveeno clear complexion daily moisturizer 5 mg/mL 69968-0372-04 | Kenvue | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Aveeno Positively Radiant Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer 5 mg/mL 69968-0738-04 | Kenvue | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Clean and Clear Essentials Dual Action Moisturizer 5 mg/mL 69968-0803-04 | Kenvue | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Aveeno Positively Radiant Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer 5 mg/mL 69968-0928-04 | Kenvue | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Evenly Clear Acne Exfoliant 5 mg/mL 69968-0944-01 | Kenvue | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Target Up and Up Moisturizer with Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment 5 mg/mL 82442-0016-13 | TARGET | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| SOS Rituals Glow Away Blemish Spot Treatment 5 mg/g 85179-0007-00 | I | 14.5 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Societe Clarity Bac .5 g/100gthis 87700-0117-02 | Societe | 57 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| All Acne Treatment .5 g/100g 63347-0130-01 | Blaine | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Derm Acne Solution Gel .5 g/100g 87512-0003-01 | Yantai | 10 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Societe Daily Exfoliation .5 g/100g 87700-0275-02 | Societe | 48 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| GlowBiotic Probiotic Acne Cleanser .5 g/100g 87788-0187-04 | Glowbiotics | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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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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| 87700-0117-02 You're viewing this | 57 g in 1 TUBE (87700-117-02) | 2026-01-01 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses For the management of acne Helps skin clear of new acne blemishes
⏱️ 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 time daily if needed or as directed by a doctor If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a dy or every other day
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only. When using this product 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.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredients Salicylic Acid 0.5%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Water, Behenoxy Dimethicone,Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl Glycine, Lysozyme Hydrochloride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Capryloyl Glycine, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Lecithin, Palmitoyl Myristyl Serinate, Cocoglycerides, Decylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Syringa Vulgaris (Lilac) Extract, Mirabilis Jalapa Extract, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-13, Tromethamine
🎯 Purpose ▾
Acne Treatment