Perricone MD
Acne Relief Gentle & Soothing Cleanser
A low-foaming facial cleanser in the Acne Relief line, featuring sucrose and squalane for acne-prone skin.
- Fragrance free
- oily skin
- combination skin
What it is
Perricone MD describes this as a low-foaming, non-drying cleanser for acne-prone skin, including oily and combination skin. Its published ingredient list includes sucrose, squalane, and glycerin.
Key ingredients
- Sucrose: The brand describes it as a finely milled, mild exfoliant that helps lift away dirt and oil without over-drying.
- Squalane: Perricone MD says this emollient helps skin feel soft and hydrated without a greasy feel.
- Glycerin: The brand includes glycerin in the formula to help replenish skin.
How to use
Use morning and evening. Lather a quarter-sized amount in your hands, gently massage over damp skin, and rinse with lukewarm water. The brand recommends following with its Acne Relief Maximum Strength Clearing Treatment.
Who should be careful
The current product description and the published ingredient list disagree about whether this cleanser contains salicylic acid. Anyone checking for that active should confirm the current package before use. This is general product information, not medical advice.
What the brand claims
Perricone MD describes the cleanser as a non-drying wash for acne-prone skin and says the sucrose helps unclog pores while removing excess dirt and oil.
Label note
The current product description states that the cleanser is powered by 2% salicylic acid, but salicylic acid does not appear in the ingredient list published on that same page or in the existing product data. We have not added it to the product’s ingredient list or active-ingredient fields pending clarification.
A facial cleanser with sucrose and squalane in the Acne Relief range.
Manufacturer ingredient information
Manufacturer ingredient list
Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica Cetyl Silylate, Sucrose, Squalane, Polyacrylamide, Water/ Aqua/Eau, Caprylyl Glycol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Phenoxyethanol
Verified ingredient flags: None of the tracked ingredients identified in this published list.
Source: https://www.perriconemd.com/p/gentle-and-soothing-cleanser/12639175/ (checked 2026-10-11).
Check the current package ingredient list before use; manufacturer formulas may change. Ingredient flags are presence checks, not safety judgments.
Sources
- https://www.perriconemd.com/p/gentle-and-soothing-cleanser/12639175/ (checked 2026-10-11)
- https://www.perriconemd.com/p/acne-relief-gentle-and-soothing-cleanser/12639175/ (checked 2026-10-11)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Gel, Foam & Cream Facial Cleansers |
|---|---|
| Brand | Perricone MD |
| Form | Low-foaming facial cleanser |
| Key ingredients | Sucrose, squalane, and glycerin |
| Routine step | Massage onto damp skin and rinse |
| When to use | Morning and evening |
| Key ingredient | None stated |
| Best for | oily, combination skin |
| Fragrance free | Yes |
| Worth knowing | Nothing flagged |
| Full ingredient list | Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica Cetyl Silylate, Sucrose, Squalane, Polyacrylamide, Water/ Aqua/Eau, Caprylyl Glycol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Phenoxyethanol |
| Size | Not stated |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
Common questions
Who does Perricone MD recommend this cleanser for?
The brand lists acne-prone, oily, and combination skin.
How should I use it?
Lather a quarter-sized amount in your hands, massage onto damp skin, and rinse with lukewarm water; use morning and evening.
Does the published ingredient list include salicylic acid?
No. The current product description mentions 2% salicylic acid, but the published ingredient list and existing product data do not list it. Check the current package while this conflict remains unresolved.