What It Is
Our invisible liquid pimple patch with 2% Salicylic Acid is specifically formulated to help calm pimple color, reduce pimple size, and fade post-acne marks. Concentrated with medicated 2% Salicylic Acid, 4% Niacinamide and 0.2% Licorice Root, our formula works to rapidly clear pimples, calm visible redness and fade post-blemish marks. Using our exclusive “liquid patch” technology, our acne-clearing spot treatment creates a breathable seal that layers seamlessly with sunscreen and under makeup.Truly Targeted Acne-Clearing Solution has been awarded a Cosmopolitan 2023 Holy Grail Acne Award as the Best Treatment for Whiteheads.
What It’s Good For
Treats active acne with maximum strength 2% Salicylic AcidVisibly calms pimple color in 2 hours* Reduces pimple size in 24 hours* Reduces the appearance of post-blemish marks in 4 weeks* Helps shield from external aggressorsFor acne-prone skin types*Results based on expert grading in a 4-week clinical test.
Key Ingredients
2% SALICYLIC ACID 2% Salicylic Acid is a medicated beta-hydroxy acid that helps to clear acne while exfoliating and refining skin texture within our formulas. 4% NIACINAMIDE 4% Niacinamide, the form of Vitamin B3 used within our formulas, is known to help visibly brighten skin & marks. When used in topical skincare formulas, Niacinamide can also help balance skin’s surface oil. 0.2% BIOBASED LICORICE ROOT Extracted from a perennial herb native to Europe, Asia and the Middle East, Licorice Root Extract has been used medicinally since 500 B.C. An effective complement to a routine focused on skin brightening, clarity and evenness, Licorice Root is known for its soothing and calming properties. See full list
How to Use
Apply one drop to fingertip Dab directly on pimple Spread into a thin layer as a last step in your skincare routine (without over-rubbing) Allow our Salicylic acne patch to fully dry before applying sunscreen and/or makeup Can be applied in the morning and evening
Kiehl’s Environmental Impact Scores
As part of our Kiehl’s Mission Renewal journey, we are providing the Environmental Impact Score to help you make informed decisions about the formulas you use. Kiehl’s is committed to continually improving the impact of our products throughout the product lifecycle, including the production and usage phase. This tool is designed to help assess the relative environmental and social impact of Kiehl’s Products compared to other L’Oréal Group products in the same category in 2020. The calculation method was developed with the help of independent scientific experts and Bureau Veritas Certification, an independent auditor. The score takes into account 14 environmental impact factors all along the product's life cycle. Learn more about the methodology, here. Overall environmental impactCompared to other similar L’Oréal Groupe Products sold worldwide in 2020 Carbon footprint 1g per average amount used 222 per 10mL Water footprint 2 per average amount used Every consumer product has some impact on the environment. A good score here does not mean a product has a positive impact or no impact on the environment. The letters and colors used in this tool are designed to help you make comparisons to other L’Oreal Groupe products in the same category around the world in 2020, so you can make more informed choices. This product currently has a less favorable impact than we aim for, so we have set out an action plan to improve its environmental and social performance over the coming months. The letters and colors used in this tool are designed to help you make comparisons to other similar products in L'Oréal's global portfolio, so you can make more informed choices.*Compared to other similar L’Oréal Groupe Products sold worldwide in 2020 see full information see less information .Manufacturing ConditionsMade in a responsible manufacturing plant Waste recovery: 97% Renewable energy: >99%Packaging Facts % of cardboard/paper certified FSCTM or PEFC: 100% made of recycled material3 including colorant: 20% Refillable or reusable: NSocial impact of the product​ The ingredients and components of this product are sourced from suppliers committed to respect the Fundamental principles of the UN on labor standards. 1 or more suppliers committed to the social inclusion of people from vulnerable communities contributed to making this product.*123Learn More.h-hide-for-D.h-score-D { display:none !important;}.h-hide-for-E.h-score-E { display:none !important;}.h-hide-for-A.h-score-A { display:none !important;}.h-hide-for-B.h-score-B { display:none !important;}.h-hide-for-C.h-score-C { display:none !important;}.h-suppliers-0.h-hide-for-0 { display:none !important;}