Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum with Salicylic Acid

Name: CLINIQUE Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum with Salicylic Acid
Brand: CLINIQUE

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Overall score7.6

CLINIQUE Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum with Salicylic Acid scores 7.6/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Dimethicone

Silicone that smooths and protects

#3Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

#4Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Silicone-based emollient

Score breakdown

Overall

7.6

Hydration Efficacy7.2

Irritation Risk9.5

Active Ingredient Strength3.4

Ingredient Transparency8.8

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

Scores last verified: June 2026

What makes CLINIQUE Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum with Salicylic Acid stand out

CLINIQUE Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum with Salicylic Acid is a solid serum with an overall score of 7.6/9.8. Positioned in the premium bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (7.2) and low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags

May not suit

⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Dimethicone
Softens and smooths — #2 in the INCI list
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Butylene Glycol

Full ingredient list

34 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Water #2Dimethicone #3Butylene Glycol #4Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer #5Methyl Trimethicone #6Polysorbate 20 #7Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane #8Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

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Ingredient breakdown

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Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list

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Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Softens and smooths — #4 in the INCI list

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Methyl Trimethicone

Softens and smooths — #5 in the INCI list

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Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Softens and smooths — #8 in the INCI list

#9

Glycerin