Mary Kay Clear Proof Acne Clarifying Cleansing Gel 4.5 Oz
- Gel
- 4.2 fl oz
- Acne Prone
- 4.5 ounces
- Better rated than 79%
A salicylic acid gel cleanser from Mary Kay's Clear Proof line, sized at 4.5 ounces and built specifically for acne prone skin.
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How it ranks among the 238 gels we track
4.7★ across 583 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
583 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
Mary Kay's Clear Proof Clarifying Cleansing Gel is a 4.5 ounce, salicylic acid gel cleanser packaged in a tube and formulated for acne prone skin.
Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid commonly used in acne cleansers because it can get into pores to help clear out oil and debris, and as a rinse off cleanser here it's meant to work during the brief contact time of washing rather than sitting on skin like a leave on treatment. The gel is unscented and gluten free.
- 4.5oz (127g) tube of clarifying cleansing gel
- Active ingredient: salicylic acid
- Formulated for acne prone skin, unscented
- Gluten free, clear gel formula
Who it's for
Made for adults dealing with acne prone skin who want a salicylic acid cleanser as a daily wash step rather than a spot treatment.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Contains salicylic acid for acne prone skin
- Unscented and gluten free formula
- Tube packaging for daily use
- Rinse off format limits salicylic acid contact time
- Formulated for acne skin only, not general use
Performance notes
As a cleanser rather than a leave on product, the salicylic acid here has limited time on skin during each wash, so it works best as a supporting step alongside other acne treatments rather than a standalone fix. The gel format and clear color suggest a lightweight, non cream texture.
Specifications
| Brand | Mary Kay |
|---|---|
| Model | 4345960674 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 4.5 ounces |
| Net Content Weight | 4.5 ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Net Content Volume | 4.2 fl oz |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type Free | Gluten Free |
| Color | Clear |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 4.5 ounces |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Package Type Name | Tube |
| Other details | |
| Skin Type | Acne Prone |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Asin | B00YNJLBHK |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '583', 'stars': '4.7'} |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Acne,Cleansing |
| Best Sellers Rank | #36,386 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #94 in Facial Cleansing Gels |
| Model Number | 4345960674 |
| Item Form | Gel |
| Active Ingredients | salicylic_acid |
| Scent Name | Unscented |
| Product Benefits | Cleansing |
| Additional Features | travel_size |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 4345960674 |
| Target Use Body Part | Whole Body |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in gels.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Kay Clear Proof Acne Clarifying Cleansing Gel 4.5 OzThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 583 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Simple Kind to Skin Refreshing Facial Wash GelBrand | 4.6 / 5 | 28,500 | 4.6 / 5 |
| patanjali Aloe Vera Gelpatanjali | 4.4 / 5 | 7,300 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Differin Acne Treatment GelDifferin | 4.5 / 5 | 71,000 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Bioderma Sensibio Foaming Gel Gentle Face CleanserBioderma | 4.7 / 5 | 22,700 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Mary Kay 4345960674
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the active ingredient in Mary Kay's Clear Proof cleansing gel?
Salicylic acid, aimed at acne prone skin.
Is this cleanser scented?
No, it's listed as unscented.
How much product is in each tube?
4.5 ounces (127 grams).