Blemish + Age Defense
SkinCeuticals · 2: treat

Blemish + Age Defense

A leave-on acid serum combining dioic acid, LHA, salicylic and glycolic acids for acne-prone and ageing skin.

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How to use

Once or twice daily, dispense 4 to 5 drops into clean hands and cover the affected area with a thin layer. In the morning, apply after a vitamin C serum and before sunscreen.

Pros
  • Salicylic (1.5%), glycolic (3.5%) and LHA (0.3%) acids decongest pores
  • 2% dioic acid targets sebum and uneven tone
  • Targets blemishes and visible ageing in one serum
Cons
  • Layered acids can irritate, dry or sting sensitive skin
  • Expensive for a 30 ml serum
  • Needs daily sunscreen while in use

Pros, cons and how-to-use notes are Derminology's own opinion and suggestions, based on ingredients we've matched to published clinical evidence and on the brand's directions. They are general information, not medical advice. Always follow the label, patch test new products, and ask a doctor or dermatologist if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or use prescription treatments.

Active Ingredients

The ingredients we've matched to real clinical evidence and used to score this product's efficacy below — not the full ingredient label.

Claims

? Non-comedogenic (unknown)
✓ Dermatologist tested
✓ Safe for sensitive skin
? Hypoallergenic (unknown)
✓ Fragrance free
✓ Paraben free
✓ Oil free

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
1.4/5
Aging
3.0/5
Irritation
0.1/5

Eczema and Rosacea scoring: Coming soon — most clinically-proven treatments for these are prescription-only and fall outside a consumer product database. Not shown on the chart above.

Colored = scored    Grey = not applicable to this product

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