Intensive Clarity Treatment®: 0.5% pure retinol & salicylic acid

My skin texture has never looked smoother since I started using this. The salicylic acid really helps keep breakouts at bay while the retinol does its thing overnight. Definitely worth the patience it takes to work up to nightly use.

The 2% salicylic acid makes this a no-brainer for anyone dealing with cystic spots — I've been using it every other night and my texture is finally smoothing out without the peeling I’d expect from retinol. It sinks in quick, so it layers fine under moisturizer.

Three weeks in and the breakouts on my chin have finally calmed down, not just dried out like other treatments. The 0.5% retinol with the 2% salicylic acid feels strong but not harsh if I use it every other night. My skin's a bit flaky in the morning, but that's a trade-off I'll take for clearer tex