Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer
Cetaphil · 3: moisturize

Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer

A light gel-cream with 0.5% salicylic acid that moisturizes while treating breakouts on oily or acne-prone skin.

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How to use

Apply to dampened skin and gently massage.

Pros
  • 0.5% salicylic acid helps clear and prevent breakouts
  • Niacinamide-type soothing support with bisabolol and licorice root
  • Moisturizer and acne treatment in one step
Cons
  • 0.5% salicylic acid is a low dose, so it is more preventive than corrective
  • Contains kojic acid, which can sensitize some skin
  • The page's 48-hour hydration claim has no test detail

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

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
2.2/5
Aging
1.9/5
Irritation
1.2/5

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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