Acne Heroes Acne-Clearing Routine vs Clear Start Breakout Clearing Booster — Ingredient Comparison

TULA

Acne Heroes Acne-Clearing Routine

Serum · 50 ingredients · USA

Formulated with salicylic acid, TULA's Acne Heroes Acne-Clearing Routine helps treat & prevent acne, calm the appearance of redness & irritation, plus brighten marks left by past blemishes. Formulated without alcohol.

Dermalogica

Clear Start Breakout Clearing Booster

Serum · 29 ingredients · USA

Help prevent acne and treat existing blemishes with Dermalogica's Clear Start Breakout Clearing Booster formulated with niacinamide, lactic acid, and salicylic acid to help hydrate and kill acne-causing bacteria in 15 minutes. Use as a spot treatment or all over for breakout prevention.

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At a glance

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Cruelty-free

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Price

$70.40

$21.60

$48.80 less

Key ingredients

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

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.

Tea Tree

A botanical oil with antibacterial benefits that targets breakouts.

Azelaic Acid

Calms redness, clears acne, and fades marks — gentle enough for rosacea.

Aloe Vera

Cools and hydrates irritated skin.

Licorice Root

Brightens and soothes at once.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

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

Glycerin

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

Sodium Pca

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

Salicylic Acid (BHA)

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

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

Zinc Pca

Controls oil and calms blemish-prone skin.

Bisabolol

A soothing ingredient that calms redness and irritation.

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

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.

Glycerin

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

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

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

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control