Breakouts aren’t only for teenagers. Stress, hormones, busy lifestyles and environmental aggressors can trigger adult acne and leave skin feeling oily, uneven and prone to congestion. If this sounds like your skin story, the Dermalogica Active Clearing range might just be your new go-to solution.
Whether you’re battling persistent breakouts, hormonal congestion or blemishes that leave behind unwanted pigmentation, this targeted range works to clear current breakouts while also preventing future ones without drying or irritating your skin.
Who Is It For?
- Adults experiencing hormonal breakouts
- Oily, congested or acne-prone skin
- Skin with post-breakout pigmentation or uneven texture
- Those who want to fight breakouts and visible signs of aging
If you’ve ever struggled to find products that can manage both breakouts and skin aging, this range was made with you in mind.
Why Use Dermalogica Active Clearing?
The Dermalogica Active Clearing line uses high-performance ingredients like Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Retinol and soothing botanicals to:
- Clear congestion and excess oil
- Calm inflammation and redness
- Brighten skin tone and reduce pigmentation
- Support your skin’s microbiome for long-term clarity
- Fight breakouts without stripping or over-drying
Your Clear Skin Routine, Step by Step
Ready to start your Active Clearing journey? Here’s how to incorporate some of our top picks into your routine:
Step 1: Cleanse with Clearing Skin Wash
This foaming cleanser clears away excess oil and unclogs pores while soothing botanicals calm irritation. With Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid and Tea Tree, your skin is left feeling refreshed, not tight.
How to use:
Massage a pea-sized amount into damp skin, focusing on oily or breakout-prone areas. Rinse well with warm water.
Step 2: Exfoliate with Daily Microfoliant
This iconic powder exfoliator is gentle enough for daily use and helps slough away dead skin cells for smoother, brighter skin. Perfect for fading post-breakout marks!
How to use:
Dispense ½ teaspoon into wet hands and create a creamy paste. Massage in circular motions for one minute and rinse thoroughly.
Step 3: Treat with AGE Bright Clearing Serum
A true multitasker, this 2-in-1 serum clears and prevents breakouts and targets visible signs of aging. With Niacinamide, White Shiitake Mushroom and the signature AGE Bright Complex, it promotes a more even, radiant skin tone.
How to use:
Apply a thin layer all over the face, twice a day before your moisturiser.
If you would like to try out the above three products, they are also available to purchase together in a travel size set here: Dermalogica’s Clear and Brighten kit.
Step 4: Nightly Repair with Retinol Clearing Oil
This dual-action nighttime oil combines slow-release Retinol and Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture, clear congestion and minimise fine lines while you sleep.
How to use:
Apply 6-10 drops to clean skin in the evening. Avoid eye area and always use SPF during the day.
Note: Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Always check with your healthcare provider first.
Weekly Reset: Sebum Clearing Masque
This calming clay mask clears out excess oil, unclogs pores and soothes redness with Oat, Bisabolol and Niacinamide. A perfect pick-me-up when your skin feels congested or dull.
How to use:
Apply 2–3 times a week to clean skin, leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
Spot Treat: Deep Breakout Liquid Patch
Feel a breakout coming on? This invisible sulphur-based treatment transforms from liquid to patch and goes straight to work. It clears blemishes before they come to the surface while soothing inflammation and protecting the skin.
How to use:
Apply directly to blemish at first sign. Let it dry and reapply as needed.
Why We Recommend It
At Heaven Therapy, we love that Dermalogica’s Active Clearing range fight breakout and helps your skin heal. With gentle but effective formulas, this range is suitable for adults of all ages who want clearer, brighter and healthier-looking skin without compromising on hydration or comfort.
Need Advice?
Every skin is different. If you're unsure where to start or want help choosing the right routine, pop into the salon or book a skin consultation with one of our professional skin therapists. We’re always here to help you feel confident in your skin.