The Shelf · The Breakout Cabinet: Acne Skincare for When the Cute Little Pimple Patch Isn't Enough
PCA Skin Acne Gel
Two percent salicylic acid in PCA's OmniSome delivery, plus mandelic acid for oil and hexylresorcinol for the marks a breakout leaves. This is the current formula; the label has changed, which is why the bottle in our photo says advanced treatment.
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Why we like the Acne Gel
- Salicylic and mandelic in one gel
- Thinks about the mark, not just the spot
- Fragrance-free
- Spot or full face
- Texture
- A light gel
- Key ingredients
- Salicylic acid 2% · Mandelic acid · Hexylresorcinol · Ethyl linoleate
- Fragrance
- Fragrance-free
- Skin type
- Oily · Acne-prone
- Best for
- Spot use, or full face on oily skin · The marks a breakout leaves · Evenings
- Works on
- Acne · Dark spots · Oiliness
- Made in
- USA
- Where to buy
- Dermstore
- Price when checked
- $72 on 2026-09-09
- Listing checked
- 2026-09-06
Our verdict on the PCA Skin Acne Gel
Salicylic for the spot, mandelic for the oil, hexylresorcinol for the marks.
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Reviewed 2026-09-06. PCA Skin Acne Gel appears in The Breakout Cabinet: Acne Skincare for When the Cute Little Pimple Patch Isn't Enough. Every product on The Shelf is listed in the product index.