About the Product

What it is: A dermatologist-recommended lightweight, fast-absorbing mattifying acne moisturizer from Cetaphil that hydrates for 48 hours while treating and preventing breakouts in sensitive skin. Formulated with 0.5% Salicylic Acid, botanicals, and a prebiotic complex to clear and prevent future breakouts, soothe the appearance of acne redness, and alleviate dry skin without clogging pores. Fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and hypoallergenic — clinically developed and tested to be gentle on sensitive, acne-prone skin.

Item Form: Cream | Skin Type: Sensitive, Acne-Prone, Combination, Dry | Size: 3 fl oz | Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid 0.5% | Key Actives: Salicylic Acid, Botanicals, Prebiotic Complex | Scent: Fragrance-Free | Formula: Fragrance-Free, Non-Comedogenic, Hypoallergenic | Wear: 48-Hour Hydration | Application Time: Daily AM and PM

What Else You Need to Know: The Cetaphil Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer is a clinically proven lightweight acne moisturizer specifically formulated for sensitive, acne-prone, combination, and dry skin that needs effective breakout treatment and 48-hour hydration in one step. 0.5% Salicylic Acid gently yet effectively clears and prevents future breakouts — including breakouts from wearing face masks — while botanicals and a prebiotic complex nourish skin, soothe the appearance of acne redness, and alleviate dry skin without clogging pores. Fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and hypoallergenic — clinically developed and tested to be gentle on sensitive skin.

Why It Works — Key Ingredients:

Salicylic Acid 0.5%: A clinically proven acne-fighting active that gently yet effectively clears and prevents future breakouts in sensitive skin — including breakouts from wearing face masks — without stripping or irritating the skin's natural moisture barrier.

Prebiotic Complex: A prebiotic active that helps nourish and strengthen the skin barrier, supporting the skin's natural microbiome and resilience for healthier-looking, more balanced sensitive and acne-prone skin.

Botanical Complex: A blend of skin-soothing botanicals that helps soothe the appearance of acne redness and alleviate dry skin — contributing to the formula's balanced, non-irritating, and skin-nourishing performance for sensitive, acne-prone skin.

48-Hour Hydration Formula: A lightweight, fast-absorbing mattifying formula that hydrates sensitive, acne-prone, combination, and dry skin for a full 48 hours without clogging pores or leaving a greasy residue — treating and preventing breakouts while keeping skin hydrated and comfortable all day.

Ingredient Callouts: Salicylic Acid 0.5%. Prebiotic complex. Botanical complex. 48-hour hydration. Lightweight and fast absorbing. Mattifying. Treats and prevents breakouts. Soothes appearance of acne redness. Alleviates dry skin. Helps treat breakouts from face masks. Fragrance-free. Non-comedogenic. Hypoallergenic. Sensitive, acne-prone, combination and dry skin. Dermatologist recommended.

What It Does:

Lightweight, fast-absorbing formula hydrates for 48 hours while treating and preventing breakouts in sensitive skin.

0.5% Salicylic Acid gently yet effectively clears and prevents future breakouts — including breakouts from wearing face masks.

Botanicals and prebiotic complex nourish skin and soothe the appearance of acne redness without clogging pores.

Alleviates dry skin while treating acne — no compromise between hydration and breakout control.

Fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and hypoallergenic — clinically developed and tested to be gentle on sensitive skin.

Dermatologist recommended for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

How to Use:

After cleansing, apply a small amount of the Mattifying Acne Moisturizer to fingertips.

Gently massage over the face and neck in upward circular motions until fully absorbed.

Use daily AM and PM as the last step of your skin care routine.

Gentle enough for daily use on sensitive, acne-prone, combination, and dry skin.

Ingredients: Please consult the packaging of the product purchased for the full and exact ingredient list, as formulations may be subject to change.

This list of ingredients may be subject to change. Please consult the packaging of the product purchased for the exact ingredient list.