What It Is: A maximum-strength, invisible gel designed for blemish-prone skin: the Acne Relief Maximum Strength Spot Gel from Perricone MD is formulated to target individual spots and breakout areas while helping prevent future flare-ups.

What It Does: 

• Works overtime to reduce visible blemishes by killing acne-causing bacteria, unclogging pores and absorbing excess oil — all without over-drying the skin.
• Addresses whiteheads, blackheads and active breakout spots, while helping to calm redness and irritation.
• Supports a clearer, smoother appearance of skin by combining exfoliant-type acids with soothing and balancing ingredients.

Key Ingredients:

• Salicylic Acid (2%): The active acne-treatment ingredient, helps exfoliate inside pores, unclog and treat blemishes.
• Lactic & Succinic Acids: Short-chain acids that complement salicylic acid by helping to target acne-causing bacteria and provide gentle exfoliation for smoother skin.The active acne-treatment ingredient, helps exfoliate inside pores, unclog and treat blemishes.
• Citrulline: An amino-acid derived ingredient shown to visibly reduce redness and calm irritated skin, supporting a more even complexion.
• Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil): A traditional botanical antiseptic and clarifier to help reduce visible signs of inflammation and purify the skin.
• Supporting soothers & hydrators: Ingredients such as urea, panthenol, witch hazel water, glycerin etc. help maintain skin comfort while treatment is active.

Results:

• Visible reduction in size, redness and swelling of breakout spots within a short time (many users report 1–2 days for minor blemishes).

• Fewer future blemishes as the formula helps discourage acne-causing bacteria and unclog pores.

• Skin that feels more balanced (less excess oil) while avoiding the overly tight, stripped feeling some aggressive treatments leave behind.

How To Use: 

1. Cleanse the skin thoroughly and gently pat dry.
2. Apply a thin layer of the spot gel to the entire affected area (not just the visible “head” of the blemish) 1 to 3 times daily as needed.
3. Because of the strength of active ingredients, start with one application daily, then increase to two or three times a day only if needed and tolerated.
4. If you experience bothersome dryness or peeling, reduce to once daily or every other day until your skin adapts.
5. For first-time users: perform a sensitivity test by applying a small amount on one or two small affected areas for the first 3 days. If no discomfort, proceed with full directions.
6. Follow with your regular moisturizer or treatment routine, and in the daytime always finish with broad-spectrum SPF (since exfoliating/acne treatments can make skin more sun-sensitive).

Perricone MD: Perricone MD founder Dr. Nicholas Perricone believes that true beauty comes from incredibly radiant health. The company's products use the most powerful ingredients on the planet, and are rooted in a holistic approach that is backed by science and research. Perricone MD never compromises on excellence and innovation because it's on a mission to revolutionize skin care for results you can see.

Size: 0.5 oz / 14.1 g