PRODUCT DETAILS antimicrobial formula immediately begins to eliminate acne-causing bacteria salicylic acid penetrates pores to clear most acne blemishes barrier rejuvenation complex helps soothe the redness and discomfort of blemishes HOW TO USE 1. cleanse the skin thoroughly before applying medication 2. dampen a cotton swab then dab directly onto blemish and let dry 3. because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with 1 application daily, then gradually increase to 2-3 times daily INGREDIENTS active ingredients: sulfur (10%) inactive ingredients: alcohol denat., water, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, panthenol, disodium stearoyl glutamate, alcohol, triethoxycaprylylsilane, aluminum hydroxide, pantolactone, salicylic acid, titanium dioxide (ci 77891), chromium hydroxide green (ci 77289), zinc oxide (ci 77947), iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499) Clear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatmnet Cleanser: Active: Salicylic Acid (1%). Inactive: Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Disodium Capryloyl Glutamate, Limonene, Panthenol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Jojoba Esters, Citral, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Hydrogen Peroxide, Linalool, Potassium Chloride. Clear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment & Moisturizer: Active: Salicylic Acid (1%). Inactive: Water, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Jojoba Esters, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Ethoxydiglycol, Ceteareth-20, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Lecithin, Ppg-12/Smdi Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium Edta, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Hydroxide, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Oligopeptide-10. Clear Days Ahead Fast-Acting Salicylic Acid Acne Spot Treatment: Active: Salicylic Acid (2%). Inactive: Water, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Alcohol Denat., Polysilicone-11, Glycereth-7 Trimethyl Ether, Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Polyacrylamide, Isopropyl Myristate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethoxydiglycol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Laureth-7, Bisabolol, Decyl Glucoside, Lecithin, Lauryl Glucoside, Disodium Edta, Laureth-12, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Farnesol. Clear Days Ahead Overnight Repair Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Pads: Active: Salicylic Acid (0.5%). Inactive: Water, Alcohol Denat., Laureth-4, Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Mandelic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Niacinamide, Sodium Hydroxide, Cocoyl Argininamide, Decylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract, Glycolic Acid, Arginine, Pentylene Glycol, Tamarindus Indica Seed Extract, Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-13, Tocopherol. The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site. The first step in my routine is the Clear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Cleanser* (US$22/C$30, 240 mL). I was immediately pleasantly surprised by the uplifting orange scent. I usually find gel cleansers to be drying, but this one doesn't strip my skin of moisture like other ones I have tried. It also doubles as a facial makeup remover and helps lift any remaining dirt that might be clogging pores. This product contains 1% salicylic acid as well as a coconut derived cleansing agent and jojoba to soothe the skin. My face has not become irritated with continued use, which is always a good sign! At night right after cleansing, I reach for the Clear Days Ahead Overnight Repair Salicylic Acne Treatment Pads* (US$42/C$49, 60 count). Again, these have a really nice citrus scent, which definitely make them more enjoyable to use. I find these work similarly to a toner, making sure any remaining impurities are removed to leave your skin feeling clean as can be. If you deal with acne scarring like I do, these will help minimize their appearance and help prevent future breakouts. I can't remember the last time I used facial pads, and these definitely make me feel like I've been missing out! They are a little less strong than the cleanser, with 0.5% salicylic acid.  To moisturize, depending on how my skin is doing on a given day, I will reach for either the Clear Days Ahead Fast-Acting Salicylic Acid Acne Spot Treatment* (US$19/C$25, 15 mL) with 2% salicylic acid, or the Clear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment & Moisturizer* (US$39/C$46, 60 mL) with 1% salicylic acid. The Acne Spot Treatment is meant to be used on problem areas, but I find it works great as an all over moisturizer too. The Acne Treatment & Moisturizer is a lotion that leaves my skin feeling silky to the touch and absorbs within seconds. Just a word of advice: be gentle when squirting the product out, as the hole is quite large and a lot comes out at once! The Philosophy Clear Days Ahead line can also be purchased in a travel-size set which is great if you want to test the waters and see how your skin reacts before fully committing. This was my first time trying Philosophy and I have to say, I'm a fan! Have you tried anything from the brand? 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