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A manufacturer can tell us what it sells. That does not make every marketing claim independent evidence. These notes explain what we checked.

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Provider information

CoreAge Rx — Pore Favor ↗

Main Pore Favor page names salicylic acid, zinc oxide, niacinamide and urea, with lightweight daily blemish/pore positioning. The separate current offer now publishes concentrations and plan totals; see that source. Provider descriptions do not establish clinical superiority.

Checked 2026-09-27
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Manufacturer information

Paula’s Choice — Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant ↗

Full-size 4 fl oz listing displayed $37 one-time and $31.45 subscription (15% off). Other sizes and offers differ. Formula/leave-on directions from official records; brand studies and customer reports not independently audited.

Checked 2026-09-26
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Manufacturer information

The Ordinary — Salicylic Acid 2% Solution ↗

Water-based US 2% Solution. September 26 page displayed $6.03 promotional price against $6.70 reference; confirm size/checkout. Medication usage details and FAQ give differing schedule wording, so consult the package or a professional. Compatibility FAQ names acids, retinoids, and peptides; do not extend to all formulations.

Checked 2026-09-26
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Manufacturer information

CeraVe — Acne Control Cleanser ↗

Confirms rinse-off cleanser, 2% salicylic acid, niacinamide, ceramides, and hectorite clay. We did not establish a reliable single price-to-size match from the captured page.

Checked 2026-09-26
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Medicine information

MedlinePlus — Salicylic Acid Topical ↗

Instructions differ by formulation. Covers irritation, interacting skin products, precautions, and adverse reactions; not a review of the brands listed here.

Checked 2026-09-27
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Dermatology guidance

AAD — What can treat large facial pores? ↗

Discusses less noticeable pores, gentle care, acne treatment, and sun protection. Does not promise to erase pores or endorse this site's commercial order.

Checked 2026-09-26
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Dermatology guidance

AAD — Retinoid or retinol? ↗

Explains retinoid distinctions, irritation considerations, and pregnancy cautions. Does not provide compatibility approval for every salicylic acid product.

Checked 2026-09-24
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Manufacturer information

Stridex — Maximum pads ↗

2% salicylic acid, alcohol-free claim, ingredient list including fragrance/menthol, directions and warnings. No current exact-count retail price verified.

Checked 2026-09-26
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Submitted medication label

DailyMed — Stridex Maximum label ↗

Drug Facts record updated December 16, 2024; 2% salicylic acid, acne use, warnings and pad directions. Multiple package counts are listed, not guaranteed retail inventory.

Checked 2026-09-26
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Submitted medication label

DailyMed — La Roche Posay Effaclar Medicated Cleanser ↗

US label updated July 8, 2025: salicylic acid 2%, rinse-off directions, concurrent-acne-treatment warning, complete inactive list including sodium benzoate, and package identifiers. Not an independent efficacy trial or a stock record.

Checked 2026-09-26
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Manufacturer page — access limitation

La Roche-Posay — Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash ↗

Official indexed listing identified the named cleanser, but direct retrieval was blocked/timed out. We rely on the matching US DailyMed record for label details and do not verify a current price or stock status.

Checked 2026-09-26
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Regulatory consumer guidance

FDA — The over-the-counter Drug Facts label ↗

Explains active ingredients, purposes, uses, warnings, directions and other package information. Not a product endorsement or an instruction to reuse one product’s directions for another.

Checked 2026-09-26
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Dermatology guidance

AAD — How to apply sunscreen ↗

Broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher, water resistance, application and reapplication guidance. Does not establish SPF for an acne cream that contains zinc oxide.

Checked 2026-09-26
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Manufacturer information

Neutrogena — Oil-Free Acne Wash, Fragrance Free ↗

Specific 9.1 fl oz fragrance-free version; 2% salicylic acid and brand technology/format descriptions. No reliable current retailer price, delivered total, stock or independent comparative trial established.

Checked 2026-09-27
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Public drug-label record

DailyMed — Neutrogena fragrance-free sensitive-skin cleanser ↗

March 18, 2025 label: 2% salicylic acid acne treatment, 269 mL pump, rinse-off directions, combination irritation warning and full inactive list. Access date is not label publication date or proof of the formula in every shipment. OTC monograph listing is not an individually approved application.

Checked 2026-09-27
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Public drug-label record

DailyMed — Compound W salicylic acid gel ↗

October 23, 2025 label: 17% w/w gel for common/plantar warts, with explicit facial/mucosal and diabetes/poor-circulation exclusions. Some TinyFish sections were collapsed; the official indexed label confirmed active, purpose and use. Not a facial-acne substitute or a dosing guide.

Checked 2026-09-27
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Official drug label

DailyMed — Clean & Clear gel, NDC 69968-1016-1 ↗

Kenvue NDC 69968-1016-1, June 1, 2026 update: 21 g gel, fragrance-free panel, salicylic acid20 mg/g. Flammability, combined-acne-treatment irritation and AHA sunburn alert preserved. No one-day clinical protocol or universal retailer stock established.

Checked 2026-09-27
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Dermatology guidance

AAD — Deep, painful pimples ↗

General painful-pimple and hydrocolloid guidance; persistent or multiple deep lesions need dermatology assessment. Not a trial of a patch/drug combination.

Checked 2026-09-27
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Manufacturer information

Hero Cosmetics — Mighty Patch Original ↗

Original is described as drug-free hydrocolloid with specific handling directions. Other patch types differ; brand appearance claims and ratings not independent comparative evidence.

Checked 2026-09-27
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Provider sales page

CoreAge Rx — Current Pore Favor offer ↗

Publishes salicylic acid 2%, niacinamide 8%, zinc oxide 5%, urea 2%. Plan totals: 12 months $504, 6 months $300, 3 months $168, 1 month $70; displayed monthly figures $42/$49.99/$55.99/$69.99 use rounding. Free shipping/nonapproval-refund and cancellation terms not independently tested; no full base or exact-formula trial established.

Checked 2026-09-27
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Provider information

Likeness Rx — Clear Skin Cream ↗

Official product ingredients, displayed prices and subscription renewal, checked October 4, 2026. No patient care or fulfillment test performed.

Checked 2026-10-04
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Provider shipping reference and supplied service information

CoreAge Rx: shipping and service information ↗

Homepage shipping reference; customer service and payment details supplied for this review, without a checkout or timed support test

Checked 2026-10-11
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Official product or purchase terms

Refund policy – Arencia ↗

Public source checked for this editorial review; no product-use or transaction test.

Checked 2026-10-14
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Clinical background

Acne: Tips for managing ↗

Public source checked for this editorial review; no product-use or transaction test.

Checked 2026-10-14
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Official product or purchase terms

Refund policy – BALLBOYZ ↗

Public source checked for this editorial review; no product-use or transaction test.

Checked 2026-10-14
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Official product or purchase terms

Refund policy – Obagi ↗

Public source checked for this editorial review; no product-use or transaction test.

Checked 2026-10-14