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Succinic Acid Acne Treatment

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What it is: A non-drying, gentle, and targeted acne treatment that clears acne spots fast while layering under makeup without flaking. Skin Type: Norm

SKU Code: P467655:2425098
Model: P467655:2425098
Source: Sephora
Brand: The INKEY List
Categories: Skincare, Treatments, Blemish & Acne Treatments, Shop By Concern, Acne & Blemishes

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What it is: A non-drying, gentle, and targeted acne treatment that clears acne spots fast while layering under makeup without flaking.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Redness, Acne and Blemishes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 2% Succinic Acid: Visibly reduces blemish size and absorbs excess oil.

- 2% Sulfur Powder: Absorbs excess oil and unclogs pores for clearer-looking skin—long term.

- 1% Salicylic Acid: Gently exfoliates the skin, reducing dead-skin cell buildup.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This targeted acne treatment combines Succinic Acid, Salicylic Acid & Hyaluronic Acid to boost the skin’s natural exfoliation process helping to decongest pores, visibly reduce redness & actively minimize blemish size while remaining gentle on the skin. Layers perfectly under makeup without flaking.

Clinical Claims:

Clinically proven to improve the appearance of blemishes*

95% said blemishes were visibly improved in 12 hours*

91% said redness appeared reduced in 4 hours*

*4-week independent clinical study of 22 people

Clean at Sephora is our commitment to offering effective products without certain ingredients, such as parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and mineral oils. Learn more here.

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2w ago

Recommended

Buy if you want pimples gone overnight

I been purchasing this since 2023, and its amazing for pimples. It really dries it out and my skin doesn't work with "gentle" products if you want something a little stronger that will get the job done trust me this works. If you do have sensitive skin I still recommend it just only apply on pimples. It makes a noticeable difference overnight. It's the only reason I stopped popping my pimples.

BigBumbleBee

Oily skin

4w ago

Average Spot Treatment

I didn’t notice over night results with this product or much with results consistently using it vs my skin naturally healing itself. I’m giving this 3 stars because the price is good and it doesn’t burn your skin. Smells like your average spot treatment kinda earthy kinda like sulpher but it isn’t overwhelming strong

clairemwaldo

Verified Purchase

1mo ago

Recommended

ABSOLUTELY A KEEPER!!

I have sensitive skin and was experiencing a severe breakout that I couldn’t get to root of. Within two days of using this product as a spot treatment, I noticed results. COMPLETELY WORTH THE PURCHASE. My skin didn’t dry out like it does after most products. No redness. No burning. The bumps rose to the surface, dried up, and feel off as I washed my face the next morning. I only applied it at night after cleansing my skin and added a moisturizer on top. I’m truly amazed at the results two weeks in, after spending months trying to find something that would help. DEFINITELY WORTH THE TRY!

GodGifted

Combination skin

Verified Purchase

1mo ago

Placed order on 05/27/2026 only to recieved product expired 05/2026. My fault that i didn't check right away when i received it but this is completely unacceptable. This is product people apply on their face. Sephora needs to be more responsible for checking their products before sending it out

tiffanykt

Oily skin

Verified Purchase

2mos ago

No no

I used the entire product up and used it as recommended. I actually started breaking out more.

andreafranjic

Normal skin

Verified Purchase

2mos ago

Recommended

Good

Definitely helped clear up some zits faster than they would have gone away otherwise without making things flaky.

apsdjfnheprn

Combination skin

Verified Purchase

3mos ago

Burnt my skin :(

I decided to give this product a try for my hormonal/cystic acne on my chin. Unfortunately this completely burnt my skin after one use, and I had used it lightly. It's taken my skin 2 weeks to get back to somewhat normal. I use tret 2x weekly, which I used this acid on an off night. Not sure if the reaction has to do with this but regardless, I don't recommend this product. I also don't see how anyone can wear makeup over this as it dried with a film/colour after being applied.

vmar98

Combination skin

3mos ago

Meh.

Works well with another acne treatment like the Eradikate blemish solution or a pimple patch, but not so well on its own. Leaves a slight green residue on the face so hard to wear during the day under makeu.

emmersonn0

Combination skin

3mos ago

Recommended

Tarnishes silver but otherwise okay

Decided to try this out recently and it’s working well enough so far. Maybe not as quick/strong as my usual spot treatment, but it is less drying which is nice since my eczema tends to flare up this time of year. I used this to treat a blemish near my nostril last week which cleared within a couple days, and while i didn’t have an issue with the smell like others have complained about, i did notice some pretty rapid tarnishing on my nose ring, as well as my necklace that i fidget with a lot, which hadn’t been there before. I think it was the sulphur powder as this has never been an issue for me in the past, and it’s only those two pieces that were affected, none of my rings or bracelets since i don’t touch them as often, so i’m pretty sure it’s from this and not something else. Not a knock against how well the product works though, just wanted to give a heads up for anyone else who wears a lot of jewellery or has any facial piercings. Haven’t decided yet if i’ll repurchase it, but i think it could be good product for someone with only mild or occasional breakouts, especially if they have dry or sensitive skin, but might not be strong enough for someone with more persistent acne.

cattaliya

Combination skin

Verified Purchase

3mos ago

Recommended

The only thing that works

I have searched high and low for a product to help with my hormonal acne around my chin/jawline. The usual acne products weren’t working. At last I found something to help keep things under control when I get flareups!

Serenabobeana

Combination skin

What it is: A non-drying, gentle, and targeted acne treatment that clears acne spots fast while layering under makeup without flaking.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Redness, Acne and Blemishes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 2% Succinic Acid: Visibly reduces blemish size and absorbs excess oil.

- 2% Sulfur Powder: Absorbs excess oil and unclogs pores for clearer-looking skin—long term.

- 1% Salicylic Acid: Gently exfoliates the skin, reducing dead-skin cell buildup.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

Clinical Claims:

Clinically proven to improve the appearance of blemishes*

95% said blemishes were visibly improved in 12 hours*

91% said redness appeared reduced in 4 hours*

*4-week independent clinical study of 22 people

Clean at Sephora is our commitment to offering effective products without certain ingredients, such as parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and mineral oils. Learn more here.

-2% Succinic Acid: Visibly reduces blemish size and absorbs excess oil.
-2% Sulfur Powder: Absorbs excess oil and unclogs pores for clearer-looking skin—long term.
-1% Salicylic Acid: Gently exfoliates the skin, reducing dead-skin cell buildup.

Water (Aqua/Eau), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Colloidal Sulfur, Glycerin, Succinic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Squalane, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Malachite Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, CI 75810 (Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex).

The list of ingredients is subject to change, please consult the packaging of the product purchased.

Suggested Usage:

-Gentle formula for daily use on active pimples or blemishes only.

-Can be applied to a blemish up to three times per day.

-Place a small and targeted amount directly onto the affected area only.

-If you would like to use other skincare or makeup on top, leave the formula to dry for 10 minutes before applying.