Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum with Salicylic Acid
CLINIQUE Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum with Salicylic Acid scores 6.7/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Silicone that smooths and protects
Lightweight humectant and solvent
Silicone-based emollient
Score breakdown
Scores last verified: July 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 6.7/9.8. 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
- ✶Dimethicone
Softens and smooths — #2 in the INCI list
- ✶Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
- ✶Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Softens and smooths — #4 in the INCI list
- ✶Methyl Trimethicone
Softens and smooths — #5 in the INCI list
- ✶Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Softens and smooths — #8 in the INCI list
Full ingredient list
34 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Works on your skin9
- Draws in moisture7
- Holds the formula together7
- Softens and smooths5
- Other ingredient2
- Keeps the product fresh2
- Formula balancers2