Dermalogica Retinol Acne Clearing Oil

About the Product

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

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.

Coconut Alkanes, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, C13-15 Alkane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Salicylic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Retinyl Propionate, Butyl Avocadate, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Sclareolide, Triolein, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Tocopherol, BHT, Propyl Gallate.

How to Use

Suggested Usage:

• Press and release the button to fill the dropper.
• Gently press the button to dispense 6 to 10 drops into your hands.
• Smooth the oil over your face and neck.
• Adjust amount of drops as needed.
• Use in the evening, after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Retinol tips:

• Start slowly to build up your skin’s tolerance.
• Always wear sunscreen, as retinol can increase your skin’s sensitivity.
• Avoid other exfoliants unless they’re designed to be used with retinol.