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NEOGEN Dermalogy A-Clear Soothing Pink Eraser for combination skin

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  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • SuperiorEffectiveness
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One of the best serums for combination skin.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Excellent for your combination skin, this formula leverages salicylic acid and Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf to effectively exfoliate and reduce blemishes, addressing your oily shine concerns. The inclusion of calamine and Centella Asiatica Extract further soothes irritation, making it highly suitable for acne-prone skin.
  • Guaiazulene and panthenol provide additional calming and hydrating benefits, enhancing the overall comfort and efficacy for your skin type.
  • The product is safe for your skin, with no risk of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Use your serum as part of your PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, and right before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏳for it to soak in.
  • Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive.
  • Always do a patch test before using the serum for the first time, and avoid the eye area .

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 900+ reviews

This spot treatment is widely praised for effectively shrinking whiteheads and reducing redness overnight without being overly harsh, making it a favorite for acne-prone skin. While highly effective for surface blemishes, some users note it can be drying if overused and may struggle to penetrate deep cystic acne.

Highlights

  • Shrinks pimples fast Mostly Mentioned
    • “Heals pimples overnight”
    • “Zit was half the size in the morning”
    • “Works instantly on whiteheads”
  • Reduces redness Often Mentioned
    • “Takes the angry red color away”
    • “Soothes inflammation quickly”
    • “Calms the skin around the spot”
  • Effective ingredients Sometimes Noted
    • “Love the tea tree smell”
    • “Calamine really helps soothe”
    • “Great ingredient list for acne”
  • Gentler than others Sometimes Noted
    • “Doesn't burn like others”
    • “Less drying than Mario Badescu”
    • “Gentle on my sensitive skin”
  • Drying to skin Sometimes Noted
    • “Dried out the skin around the pimple”
    • “Caused a bit of flaking”
    • “Too drying for daily use”
  • Messy residue Sometimes Noted
    • “Rubs off on my pillow”
    • “Leaves pink flakes everywhere”
    • “Looks like pink chalk on my face”
  • Ineffective on cysts Rarely Noted
    • “Did nothing for deep cysts”
    • “Only works on surface whiteheads”
    • “Useless for hormonal acne”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “Hard to reach the bottom powder”
    • “Bottle is too small”
    • “Need longer q-tips for the end of the bottle”

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Questions and answers

What makes Neogen A-Clear Soothing Pink Eraser one of the best fits for combination skin?

This treatment is one of the best fits for combination skin because it uses salicylic acid and tea tree oil to clear away blemishes and handle oily shine. Calamine and centella asiatica extract help calm irritation, while panthenol adds extra comfort.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for combination skin?

Salicylic acid and tea tree oil make this treatment a great fit by clearing blemishes and reducing oily shine, while calamine, centella asiatica extract, guaiazulene, and panthenol help calm irritation and keep skin comfortable.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

What does Tea Tree Oil do for combination skin?

Tea tree oil helps balance combination skin by decreasing excess oil and targeting blemishes without making dry areas worse. It is unlikely to cause irritation when used properly, and helps keep skin clear by fighting blemish-causing bacteria.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2022Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 2006

What does Salicylic Acid do for combination skin?

Salicylic acid helps clear clogged pores and balance oily areas while remaining gentle enough for dry spots on combination skin. It reduces breakouts and oiliness effectively with a low likelihood of irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This treatment goes in your evening routine, applied after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. You can safely start using it once a week, and then carefully use it more often if your skin tolerates it well.

Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this treatment with retinol by applying your retinol at night and using this treatment as a spot product to target blemishes, or by alternating nights so your skin does not get too dry or irritated. Because both products help clear pores and smooth skin, spacing them out helps keep your skin calm and comfortable.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

How often should I use this treatment?

You can use this treatment in your evening routine, starting just once a week and slowly increasing frequency if your skin tolerates it well. Salicylic acid and Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf help clear blemishes and control oily shine.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007

Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

Neogen Dermalogy A-Clear Soothing Pink Eraser is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on combination skin, as it uses salicylic acid and tea tree oil to clear blemishes and calm oily shine. Soothing ingredients like centella asiatica extract and panthenol help keep irritation low and support a comfortable feel.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol denat).

What the research says

  • Topical 5% tea tree oil gel significantly improved total acne lesions and acne severity index compared to placebo in 60 patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris, showing 3.55 times and 5.75 times greater efficacy respectively.

    Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007
  • Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.

    Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • Topical application of uncoated or silane-coated zinc oxide nanoparticles under occlusive conditions and on barrier-impaired skin of human volunteers results in no measurable penetration into or local toxicity in the viable epidermis.

    European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2016
  • A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.

    Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
  • Tea tree oil nanoemulsion containing adapalene gel demonstrated significantly greater reductions in total, inflammatory, and non-inflammatory acne lesions as well as acne severity index compared to adapalene marketed gel in 100 patients with acne vulgaris over 12 weeks.

    Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022
  • Topical tea tree oil treatment confirmed efficacy on Demodex mite blepharitis across fourteen papers evaluating chronic blepharitis compared to no treatment or alternative management.

    BioMed Research International, 2022
  • Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.

    CMAJ, 2010
  • A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.

    BioMed Research International, 2020
  • Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008

Ingredients

Water, Alcohol Denat, Calamine, Glycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract Raspberry Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Blueberry Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Guaiazulene, Panthenol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Blackberry Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-10, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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