Acne Solutions Clinical Advanced Clearing Gel with Salicylic Acid vs Clarifying Do-Over Peel — Ingredient Comparison

Clinique

Acne Solutions Clinical Advanced Clearing Gel with Salicylic Acid

Serum · 12 ingredients · USA

Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Advanced Clearing Gel is a powerful topical treatment with 2% salicylic acid. Helps clear breakouts + prevent new ones.

Fragrance-free

Clinique

Clarifying Do-Over Peel

Serum · 20 ingredients · USA

Clinique's Clarifying Do-Over Peel with a special 32% Micro-Acid+ Complex reveals millions of fresher cells for skin that looks radiant and renewed.

Fragrance-free

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How these two interact

No conflicts — safe to layer

Both are Serum products.

At a glance

Fragrance-free

Price

$19.20

$12.80 less

$32

Key ingredients

Salicylic Acid

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

Salicylic Acid

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

AHA

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Salicylic Acid (BHA)

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

Lactobionic Acid (PHA)

A gentle, large-molecule exfoliant that smooths and hydrates — ideal for sensitive skin.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

What it targets

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Hydration

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control