Dermalogica Breakout Clearing Kit 110ml
Description
Description
Complete 3-step routine against teenage acne in travel size
Convincing a teen to start an extensive skincare routine is no small task. Too many steps, too many bottles, and too much explanation, and the whole system ends up dumped in a drawer after a week. For a teen with emerging pimples, simple always works better than complete — three clear steps done in two minutes, with products logically numbered on the label.
The Breakout Clearing Kit is exactly that design. Three products in handy travel sizes: a foaming cleanser, a targeted booster, and a cooling gel moisturizer. Together they form a complete day and night routine, with ingredients strong enough to tackle pimples but gentle enough not to dry out young skin. It’s also the most affordable way to get to know the Clear Start line before investing in full sizes.
Advantages
- Complete three-step routine for teens and young adults with blemishes
- Significantly more affordable than buying the same three products separately
- Travel sizes comply with airplane carry-on liquid regulations
- Simple enough for teens new to skincare
- Works on three functions at once: cleansing, treating, and hydrating
The three products in this kit
1. Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash — 75ml
The first step. A foaming cleanser with 0.5% salicylic acid that opens pores and removes sebum, combined with eight botanicals including tea tree, lavender, and green tea. The formula is deliberately non-drying, so the skin doesn’t feel tight or red after washing. Suitable for face, neck, chest, and back — convenient for teens who also have body acne.
2. Breakout Clearing Booster — 10ml
The second step, and the most powerful treatment in the kit. This serum contains 2% salicylic acid — four times the concentration of the cleanser — plus niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. Use as a spot treatment directly on an emerging pimple, or as a preventive layer over the entire face under moisturizer. The mild lactic acid in the formula also helps refine skin texture and fade post-pimple pigmentation.
3. Cooling Aqua Jelly — 25ml
The third step, and the most sensory. A light, cooling gel moisturizer with hyaluronic acid, turmeric, basil, blueberry, and aloe vera. Hydrates without clogging pores and provides an immediate refreshing sensation — especially pleasant in summer or after a warm day at school. Thanks to the gel texture, it absorbs quickly and is excellent to combine with makeup for older teens.
Active ingredients in the kit
Salicylic Acid (0.5% and 2.0%): Present in two different concentrations for two different functions. The lower concentration in the cleanser is suitable for daily use on the entire face, while the higher concentration in the booster allows targeted treatment of individual pimples. This dual system works much more effectively than a single average concentration.
Niacinamide: Present in the booster. It regulates sebum production, soothes redness around active pimples, and strengthens the skin barrier — which is especially important for teens because their skin is still developing.
Hyaluronic Acid: Present in both the booster and the Cooling Aqua Jelly. It binds moisture in the skin and prevents the salicylic acids from drying out the skin. This is the smart counterbalance that keeps the routine feeling comfortable even after weeks of consistent use.
Tea Tree, Lavender, & Turmeric: Three soothing and gently anti-inflammatory botanicals. Tea tree and lavender are in the cleanser, turmeric is in the Cooling Aqua Jelly. Together, they form the natural counterbalance to the active acids in the routine.
Aloe Vera, Basil, & Blueberry: A trio of plant-based antioxidants in the Cooling Aqua Jelly. They protect young skin from oxidative damage caused by air pollution, screen time, and UV exposure — factors that often play a bigger role in teenage acne than parents realize.
How to use the kit
- Moisten the face lightly with lukewarm water
- Apply a pea-sized amount of Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash, massage briefly, and rinse thoroughly
- Press one or two drops of Breakout Clearing Booster directly onto emerging pimples — or spread a thin layer over the entire face for preventive use
- Finish with a pea-sized amount of Cooling Aqua Jelly over the face and neck, and let it fully absorb.
- Use the routine both morning and evening, and always finish the morning routine with an SPF because salicylic acid makes the skin more sensitive to UV.
Suitable for
- Teenagers and young adults who are just starting a skincare routine.
- Parents looking for a responsible starter kit for their teenager.
- Existing Clear Start users who are traveling and want to take their routine with them.
- Adults with occasional blemishes who want to try the Clear Start line.
- Not recommended for severe cystic acne under medical treatment — in that case, first discuss your routine with a dermatologist.
Frequently Asked Questions
From what age can my child use this kit?
The products in this kit are suitable from about 11 to 12 years old, as soon as the first pimples appear. The dosages are tailored to a young skin that is still developing. For children under 10, we do not recommend the kit, even with early pimples — a mild cleanser without active acids is more appropriate then.
How long does this kit last with daily use?
With twice-daily use by one person, the kit typically lasts four to six weeks. The Breakout Clearing Booster usually runs out first because teenagers sometimes apply it all over the skin, while the Foaming Wash and Cooling Aqua Jelly last a few weeks longer.
Can my teenager use these products together with makeup?
Certainly. Let the Cooling Aqua Jelly fully absorb for one to two minutes before applying foundation or concealer. The gel texture is deliberately developed to leave no sticky residue, allowing makeup to stay in place and not cake throughout the day.
What is the difference between this kit and the Clear + Brighten Kit from the Active Clearing line?
The Breakout Clearing Kit is designed for teenage acne — relatively mild pimples caused by hormonal changes during puberty, with a quick recovery time. The Clear + Brighten Kit from Active Clearing is for adults who, in addition to acne, also deal with skin aging, pigmentation spots, and slower recovery times. The dosages of active ingredients and the additional effects differ accordingly.
