Salicylic Acid Acne Day Dots

What it is: Our thinnest, sheer acne patch for virtually invisible wear, alone or under makeup, with acne-fighting actives to minimize the look of breakouts.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Redness and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Mask

Highlighted Ingredients:

- Encapsulated Salicylic Acid: Penetrates pores to target acne blemishes and blackheads.

- Retinol (Retinyl Acetate/Vitamin A): Promotes clear-looking skin.

- Aloe Vera Leaf Extract: Gently soothes while minimizing the appearance of redness.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: 61% thinner than our original acne patch, our made-for-makeup, petroleum-free, medical-grade hydrocolloid contains anti-acne ingredient encapsulated salicylic acid to boost efficacy and reduce the risk of irritation. Visibly reduce breakouts in 6 hours or less.

Clinical Results: In a consumer study with 20 participants:

- 91% said their blemish was less red, less uncomfortable, and significantly less annoying 6 hours after use

- 91% said their blemish appeared healed where the dot was applied

- 95% said the product helped soothe the skin where applied

- -100% of the participants said this product helped protect and heal skin while wearing makeup

*Claims based on a 4-12 hour study conducted on twenty (20) participants

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-Encapsulated Salicylic Acid: Penetrates pores to target acne blemishes and blackheads.
-Retinol (Retinyl Acetate/Vitamin A): Promotes clear-looking skin.
-Aloe Vera Leaf Extract: Gently soothes while minimizing the appearance of redness.

Salicylic Acid 0.5%, Cellulose Gum, Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Retinyl Acetate.

Clean at Sephora products are formulated without the following banned or restricted ingredients (please see Clean at Sephora landing page for full list of specific restrictions and allowances by category—this is not an exhaustive list):
Acrylates, Aluminum Salts, Animal Musks/Fats/Oils, Benzophenones and related compounds, Butoxyethanol, Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) under 0.1%, Carbon Black or Black 2, Coal Tar, Ethanolamines, Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Releasing Agents, Hydroquinone, Lead and Lead Acetate, Mercury + Mercury Compounds (Thimerisol), Methoxyethanol, Methyl Cellosolve, Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone, Mineral Oil, Nanomaterials (restrictions for specific nanomaterials only), Oxybenzone, Parabens, Petrolatum and Paraffin (USP grade only), Phenoxyethanol under 1%, Phthalates, Plastic Microbeads, Polyacrylamide & Acrylamide, Resorcinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Styrene, Sulfates, Talc (no detection of asbestos), Toluene, Triclosan and Triclocarban, Undisclosed Synthetic Fragrance (under 1% and formulated without Acetaldehyde, Acetone, Acetonitrile, Benzalkonium chloride, BPA, EDTA, Methylene chloride, PTFE, PFOA), 1,4-Dioxane (ingredients must comply with impurity thresholds), Octinoxate, PFAS compounds, Nitromusks and Polycyclic Musks, Ethoxylated Ingredients (including PEGS or polyethylene glycol must meet contamination limits for 1,4-Dioxane and ethylene oxide), Cyclic Silicones, EDTA and derivatives (allowed if no technical substitute under 0.2%).

Suggested Usage:
-After cleansing, apply a dot, tacky side down, directly on your blemish.
-Follow with skincare and/or makeup, such as an oil- or water-based foundation.
-For best results, wear for at least six hours.
-For peskier pimples, use with Salicylic Acid Acne Healing Dots (sold separately) at night.
-If you`re experiencing any areas of excessive dryness or open skin, or if you went a little heavy handed with peels, chemical exfoliation, or actives, give your skin a little resting time before using Peace Out dots or patches.