Dermalogica Retinol Acne Clearing Oil

What it is: A high-performance oil combining retinol and salicylic acid to target breakouts and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles overnight.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Oil

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid 2%: Stimulates natural exfoliation to visibly reduce breakouts and blackheads, revealing clearer-looking skin.
- Time-Released Retinol (Vitamin A): Works all night to support skin recovery while visibly smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, boosting skin’s elasticity, and reducing hyperpigmentation with minimal irritation.
- Argan, Jojoba, and Rosehip Seed Oils: Provide phytoactive lipids and antioxidants while moisturizing the skin and protecting the lipid barrier to combat potential dryness from the salicylic acid.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: Formulated with retinol, salicylic acid, and skin-friendly oils, Dermalogica’s Retinol Acne Clearing Oil reveals clear-, smooth-looking skin overnight. The retinol is paired with a unique booster and lipid-based delivery system to minimize irritation and increase efficacy and stability.

Clinical Results: In an 8-week independent clinical study of 32 women, ages 35 to 68:

Overnight:
- Visible breakouts, skin radiance, and skin smoothness improved

In 7 days:
- The look of dark spots caused by acne improved

In 4 weeks:
- The appearance of fine lines and wrinkles improved