SkinSpecific Acne Routine
Size: Cleanser: 50 ml / 1.7 fl oz, Night Cream: 30 ml / 1 fl oz, SPF 30 Moisturizer: 30 ml / 1 fl oz
Step 1: Acne Treatment Cleanser
A gentle, exfoliating cleanser that helps clear acne while reducing visible redness, supporting a clearer, calmer-looking complexion.
Step 2: Clarifying Night Cream
A nourishing night cream that helps fight blemishes, irritation, and redness while reducing the appearance of breakouts and supporting a clearer, calmer-looking complexion.
Step 3: Clarifying Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen (OTC)
A comforting broad-spectrum sunscreen that hydrates and protects from UV damage while helping to support a clearer, healthier-looking complexion.
Dermatologist-tested and thoughtfully formulated for acne-prone and oily skin types, the SkinSpecific Acne Routine is a simple yet powerful system for visibly clearer, calmer-looking skin.
- Proven SkinSpecific Acne Treatment Cleanser: Gently massage 2-4 pumps of cleanser over damp face and neck. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
- Proven SkinSpecific Clarifying Night Cream: Massage a dime sized amount of night cream onto clean, dry skin at night.
- Proven SkinSpecific Clarifying Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen:
Targeted, High-Performance Ingredients – Features salicylic acid, sulfur, hyaluronic acid, and calming botanicals like green tea and allantoin to cleanse, treat, and protect blemish-prone skin daily.
PROVEN SkinSpecific Acne Treatment Cleanser
Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid - 2%
Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Witch Hazel Distillate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Azelaic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate, Mandelic Acid, Lactobacillus Bulgaricus Ferment Filtrate, Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Fragrance, Sodium Hyaluronate, Papain
PROVEN SkinSpecific Clarifying Night Cream
Water (Aqua), Squalane, Lactobacillus/Nereocystis Leutkeana Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Olivate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Gluconate, Lauryl Laurate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Allantoin, Fragrance, Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Ubiquinone, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Colloidal Sulfur, Silybum Marianum Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Phenoxyethanol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Phytosphingosine, Chlorphenesin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Carbomer, Ceramide Eop
PROVEN SkinSpecific Clarifying Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen
Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide – 14.2%
Inactive Ingredients: Water, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Coco-Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Polyester-7, Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Ceteareth-20, Caprylyl Methicone, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Glycerin, Fructose, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Sodium Gluconate, Fragrance, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Ethyl Ferulate, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum
FAQs
PROVEN SkinSpecific routines are complete solutions on their own, but they’re also designed to work well with other products. You can safely mix and match to address changing skin needs, though we recommend starting with one routine first to gauge your skin’s response, making adjustments as desired.
You don’t need to see a dermatologist before starting the Acne Routine. The formulas are designed to be approachable and effective for most skin types. If you have a medical skin condition or are using prescription treatments, check with your dermatologist to ensure the routine fits your current care plan.
The difference lies in Targeted Intensity vs. Adaptive Personalization.
SkinSpecific is a high-performance, "Specialist" routine. It provides a concentrated, fixed formula designed to laser-focus on one primary concern—such as acne or deep-set wrinkles. It is ideal for users who want to simplify their routine to prioritize a single "hero" goal or those who have hit a plateau and want an intensive "reset" for one specific issue.
PROVEN Pro is our most advanced, Adaptive system. It treats your skin as a complete ecosystem, addressing multiple concerns (e.g., hyperpigmentation and fine lines and sensitivity) simultaneously. Unlike SkinSpecific, PROVEN Pro adapts as your skin changes and evolves through the years, and features Environmental Intelligence, meaning your formulas automatically update based on your local humidity, UV index, and pollution levels. It is a dynamic routine that evolves with your life stage, your environment, and your skin’s changing needs.
Deciding between the two depends on your current skin goals and how long you’ve been on your skincare journey.
While SkinSpecific is an excellent, high-performance starting point for those new to the brand or focusing on one major issue, we generally recommend staying with (or moving to) a PROVEN Pro subscription for long-term longevity and precision.
You should stay with (or upgrade to) PROVEN Pro if:
- You want to avoid or break through a plateau: If your results have leveled off, you need more than a fixed formula. PROVEN Pro analyzes your progress and recalibrates your ingredients to push your skin to the next level.
- You want a "Life-Proof" routine: PROVEN Pro uses Environmental Intelligence to update your formula based on your local humidity, UV index, and pollution levels—protection that a static routine cannot provide.
- You have multiple concerns: You are balancing several goals, such as acne plus fine lines or sensitivity.
You should choose SkinSpecific if:
- You are just starting out: You want a simple, high-performance introduction to the PROVEN brand.
- You have one singular "Hero" concern: You want to laser-focus all your results on a single issue, like stubborn acne, for a short period.
We recommend keeping your routine simple. The Acne Routine already includes ingredients selected to support clarity, and adding more active treatments may lead to dryness or irritation. If needed, you can pair it with gentle, localized options like blemish patches.
With consistent use, each product typically lasts 6–8 weeks. This may vary depending on how much you apply.
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