Philosophy Clear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Cleanser

Philosophy

Clear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Cleanser

4.20 (624)
  • Cruelty Free
  • Sustainable Packaging
  • Oil Free

Ingredient safety

Colors come from public regulatory sources. Every color has a word next to it.

22 ingredients on the label

  • 14Low hazard
  • 0Not enough data
  • 6Moderate hazard
  • 2High hazard

22 ingredients on the label (22)

What reviewers said

Counted across 624 reviews

Liked

  • gentle53
  • not drying51
  • smells nice29
  • quick results28
  • would repurchase25
  • helped with breakouts23
  • no breakouts17

Not so much

  • drying58
  • caused breakouts30
  • did not work22
  • harsh17
  • would not recommend17
  • no difference14
  • allergic reaction9

Counted from shoppers' reviews on a retail site, not from our own users. These are shoppers' observations, not results from a clinical trial.

PERBETE reviews

From people who use PERBETE. Each review shows its own stars.

Ingredient groups

Tap a row to see which ingredients it counted.

Worth a look

Not enough data yet0
Fragrance allergens the EU asks brands to label0
Ingredients with a cancer classification0

May help

UV protection0

Only on PERBETE

A stronger form of this exists0

Clinical evidence

Being in the list and working are two different things. This is where we split them.

What the ingredients are for

  • Preservative4
  • Cleansing agent3
  • Thickener3
  • Emulsifier2
  • Humectant2
  • Emollient1
  • Film former1
  • Fragrance1

Having these ingredients does not guarantee the product delivers the benefit.

By skin type

Every ingredient

Nothing is filtered out and nothing is hidden here.

  1. 2Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateModerate hazard
  2. 3ACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER-4Low hazard
  3. 4Cocamidopropyl BetaineLow hazard
  4. 5Polysorbate 20Moderate hazard
  5. 6NiacinamideLow hazard
  6. 7GlycerolGlycerinLow hazard
  7. 8PanthenolLow hazard
  8. 9CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL EXTRACTModerate hazard
  9. 10HYDROLYZED JOJOBA ESTERSLow hazard
  10. 11Jojoba EstersLow hazard
  11. 12DISODIUM CAPRYLOYL GLUTAMATELow hazard
  12. 13Sodium ChlorideLow hazard
  13. 14SODIUM SULFATELow hazard
  14. 15Potassium ChlorideLow hazard
  15. 16Butylene GlycolLow hazard
  16. 17Citric acidListed below the 1% lineLow hazard
  17. 18Sodium HydroxideListed below the 1% lineModerate hazard
  18. 19HYDROGEN PEROXIDEListed below the 1% lineModerate hazard
  19. 20Propylene GlycolListed below the 1% lineLow hazard
  20. 21MethylchloroisothiazolinoneListed below the 1% lineHigh hazard
  21. 22MethylisothiazolinoneListed below the 1% lineHigh hazard
  22. 23O-CYMEN-5-OLListed below the 1% lineModerate hazard

1 names we could not match

These are printed on the label but are not in our dictionary yet. They are why the numbers above skip. We show them rather than drop them.

  • active salicylic acid inactive water

How to use

Apply to slightly damp face, and massage for 30-60 seconds. Rinse thoroughly. Use morning and evening. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day. Precautions: For external use only. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using if you are using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product. This may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. When using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Red does not mean poison. Preservatives that stop a product going off, UV filters and fragrance can land on yellow or red depending on their score.

Green does not mean right for you. Skin and allergies differ from person to person. Treat the color as a starting point.

Buy on Amazon

Shopping through our links keeps PERBETE free for everyone, at no extra cost to you.