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NEOGEN Dermalogy A-Clear Soothing Pink Eraser for oily skin

High

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for oily skin; a few serums fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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

  • Highly suitable for your oily skin, this formula leverages alcohol denat and salicylic acid for effective oil control and pore cleansing, while calamine provides a soothing effect to minimize irritation.
  • The inclusion of melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf offers mild astringent benefits, further addressing your oily shine concerns.
  • This product is safe for your skin, with no identified risks of irritation.

How to apply

  • Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
  • Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
  • Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.

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 a great fit for oily skin?

This treatment is a great fit because it uses alcohol denat and salicylic acid to control oil and clean pores, while calamine and tea tree oil soothe and reduce shine without irritating your skin.

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

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

This treatment is a great fit for oily skin because alcohol denat and salicylic acid control oil and clean out pores, while calamine and melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf calm the skin and reduce shiny oil. These ingredients help manage oily skin safely without causing irritation.

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

What does Tea Tree Oil do for oily skin?

Tea tree oil helps calm oily skin and clear up breakouts by reducing acne lesions and targeting the bacteria that cause blemishes. Products of this type need clarifying and oil-balancing ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help keep pores clean and skin looking smooth.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry, 2022

What does Salicylic Acid do for oily skin?

Salicylic acid helps oily skin by reducing excess oil and keeping pores clear. It may also improve overall skin hydration while managing breakouts.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Experimental Dermatology, 2019

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

This treatment goes in the evening routine. Lovi routines place treatments in the evening for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure.

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

You can use this treatment with retinol by applying the retinol first and following with this treatment once it has fully absorbed. This approach helps control oil and clear pores while keeping your skin calm, though using both together may raise the likelihood of dryness or irritation.

How often should I use this treatment?

Start by using this treatment once a week in the evening, and if your skin feels comfortable and you see good results, you can carefully use it more often. It is a great fit for your oily skin because it uses alcohol denat and salicylic acid to control oil and clear pores, while calamine and tea tree oil calm irritation and shine.

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

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

This treatment is a great fit for oily skin because it uses salicylic acid and tea tree oil to clear out pores and control shine, while calamine helps calm the skin. It is unlikely to clog pores or cause issues, though reviewers sometimes mention it can feel drying.

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

Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

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

What the research says

  • Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
  • The use of a salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic significantly reduces the needed quantity of benzoyl peroxide without impacting efficacy in mild to moderate acne, and as maintenance post-benzoyl peroxide allows a significant reduction of acne relapse compared to vehicle.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Topical 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid achieved the greatest lesion reduction at early 2 to 4 week time points compared to benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin, while 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin showed similar efficacy at 10 to 12 weeks in acne patients.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2010
  • 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
  • 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

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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