71%
would repurchase
4.5/5
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ingredients

Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid 0.50% Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Dimethicone, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, PPG-14 Butyl Ether, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sucrose, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Steareth-21, Glycine, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Caffeine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isohexadecane, Steareth-2, Algae Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 80, Quaternium-22, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Linalool, Phenoxyethsanol, Benzalkonium Chloride, Green 5 (Ci 61570), Yellow 5 (Ci 19140) <Iln40165>

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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5 years ago

This serum (moisturizer was one of the most effective and mild product one could easily get hold of against acne. This product was identical to another EL brand, Clinique Acne Solutions Clearing Moist...Read more

3 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (1280 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen



3.0
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8 years ago

I decided to add this to my routine to get a little bit of salicylic acid everyday. I get hormonal acne on chin now and then. Whereas this feels nice on the skin and leaves it looking nice there are t...Read more

3 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (74 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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8 years ago

I have always had clear, but sensitive, skin, even through my teenage years, but two years ago developed adult acne. It was persistent and noticeable, although certainly not a severe case of cystic a...Read more

2 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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8 years ago

This is a real game changer in my skincare routine. I have a slightly dehydrated skin prone to hormonal acne - for years nothing was able to clear it up as well as this serum did. I use it only at ni...Read more

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About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


1.0
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9 years ago

Pros: Feels very light on the skin, absorbs quickly and, once on, it makes your skin feel super smooth to touch, as if you used a primer. My makeup was just gliding on. Cons: ...Exactly, like a prime...Read more

5 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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10 years ago

I love this product. I used to have really bad spots and now I will have the occasional break out and my biggest issue is they all come and once or none at all. My spots are always very red and quite ...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


1.0
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10 years ago

Before I begin I must say that I do have cystic acne, it could be due to the severity of my acne that I HATED this product! As bad as my skin is it's not sensitive, products don't tend to aggravate i...Read more

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About reviewer (19 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen


2.0
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10 years ago

I too hate to add a bad review for this product, but it really did nothing to help clear my skin. I have true oily/acne prone skin and my break outs have been getting much worse lately. So I had to co...Read more

5 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Other

EyesBrown


2.0
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10 years ago

So i received this for Christmas as i was ranting and raving to my boyfriend about how much i wanted it after seeing such rave reviews. I saw in reviews about the ingredients it contains which was abi...Read more

4 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


3.0
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10 years ago

I have mixed feelings about this serum. On the one hand, my skin has magically cleared up since I've started using it. I've also noticed that if I become less diligent with it, my chin (my trouble ar...Read more

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About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


2.0
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10 years ago

I'm afraid I'm a lone wolf here as this gets rave reviews - I'm giving this 2 lippies due to my concern over the ingredients in this serum. This is an overpriced serum for the ingredients in this prod...Read more

3 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Curly, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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10 years ago

HG product. I am very acne prone and can rarely find products (especially skin care related products) that do not break me out. I read a lot of great reviews on Sephoras website and decided to give i...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairRed

EyesBrown


4.0
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10 years ago

I've been using Clear Difference advanced blemish serum for over a month and I'm impressed. I use it primarily during the day under my makeup. It's light, absorbs quickly, does not leave a tacky feel,...Read more

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About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairRed, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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10 years ago

My skin seriously loves this stuff. It has been an amazing addition to my skin routine. I have been using this for over 4 months now and my skin has improved a lot since I started using this. I used t...Read more

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About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

I have a hormonal based adult acne, so normal "acne products" usually won't work for me, because they make my skin too dry or irritated. I was skeptical about this one but figured I might give it a tr...Read more

6 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

As far as skincare products are concerned, I'm a true Clinique girl. That being said, i cannot live without this serum. I have very temperamental skin that will breakout if touched by a feather, but t...Read more

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About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGray


5.0
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11 years ago

Amazing product! Clears acne like no other product. Calms irritation which will reduce acne flare ups as well. Well done Estée Lauder :) another great serum !

2 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


4.0
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11 years ago

I've read a lot of reviews on the Clear Difference serum and I really HAD to try it out for myself and I have not been disappointed! The price point is quite high, as with all Estée Lauder serums but...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

I really love this product. I am 40 and unlike in my teenage years, I now do occasionally get spots that almost always leave pigmentation marks (which seem to last really annoyingly long time) Since ...Read more

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About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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11 years ago

I apply this serum to clean skin every morning, let dry for about a minute, then apply estee lauder Double Wear foundation. This serum is wonderful at absorbing oil, and makes a great primer for oily ...Read more

6 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (279 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown