Clear Skin. Confident Coverage. Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Foundation.

Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Foundation in Neutral is the dermatologically tested, acne-controlling complexion product that refuses to make a compromise between coverage and skin health — a full-coverage liquid foundation formulated specifically for acne-prone skin that covers blemishes, redness, and post-acne discolouration while simultaneously treating the acne-prone skin underneath with clinically validated anti-blemish actives that work throughout the day to reduce existing breakouts and prevent new ones from forming. For acne-prone skin, the conventional foundation market presents a deeply frustrating paradox: the skin that most needs coverage is also the most vulnerable to the pore-congesting, comedogenic, and blemish-exacerbating effects of conventional foundation formulas. Full-coverage foundations — the category that acne-prone skin most needs for effective blemish concealment — are disproportionately likely to contain the heavy emollients, occlusives, and comedogenic ingredients that block pores, increase sebum accumulation, and worsen the very blemishes they are applied to conceal. The Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Foundation breaks this paradox — formulating full, buildable coverage with anti-acne actives that treat blemishes while concealing them, in a texture that is oil-free, non-comedogenic, and dermatologically tested to Clinique’s exacting standards for acne-prone and sensitive skin safety. The Neutral shade is a versatile, balanced tone calibrated for medium complexions with neutral undertones — a shade that blends naturally with the complexion without pulling warm or cool, and that provides the seamless, skin-like coverage that makes blemish concealment look like genuinely clear skin rather than visibly applied makeup.

Key Benefits

• Full, buildable coverage that conceals blemishes, redness, and post-acne discolouration while simultaneously treating acne-prone skin with anti-blemish actives — coverage that works with the skin rather than against it
• Salicylic acid and other clinically validated anti-acne actives treat existing breakouts and help prevent new blemish formation throughout the day — a foundation that improves acne-prone skin with consistent use rather than exacerbating it
• Oil-free, non-comedogenic formula that will not block pores, increase sebum accumulation, or contribute to new breakout formation — safe daily wear for the most blemish-prone complexions
• Matte finish that controls shine and manages excess sebum throughout the day — the finish that acne-prone and oily skin types need for comfortable, confident all-day wear
• Neutral shade delivers seamless, natural-looking coverage for medium complexions with balanced undertones — skin that looks genuinely clear rather than visibly covered
• Dermatologically tested to Clinique’s exacting standards for acne-prone and sensitive skin safety — a foundation that earns the trust of dermatologists and the most skin-cautious consumers

Suggested Use

Apply after moisturiser and SPF as the final step of the morning skincare routine. Using a foundation brush, damp beauty sponge, or clean fingertips, apply the foundation in thin, even layers — starting at the centre of the face and blending outward toward the hairline and jaw. For targeted blemish coverage: apply an additional layer directly over individual blemishes and blend the edges seamlessly into the surrounding base. Build coverage only where needed rather than applying uniformly heavy layers across the entire face — the natural-finish coverage that the Anti-Blemish Solutions foundation delivers at light-to-medium application is almost always more convincing than heavy, all-over full coverage that draws attention to texture. Set with a fine-milled oil-absorbing powder for enhanced matte finish and extended wear. For maximum anti-acne benefit: use consistently as part of a complete Anti-Blemish Solutions routine that includes the cleanser, clarifying lotion, and targeted blemish spot treatment from the same franchise — the cumulative anti-blemish effect of a complete routine is significantly more powerful than any individual product used alone.

Key Features

• Anti-Acne Actives in a Foundation — Treatment and Coverage Simultaneously: The inclusion of salicylic acid — the beta-hydroxy acid that is the most widely clinically validated topical anti-acne active — in a full-coverage liquid foundation formula represents a meaningful formulation achievement that distinguishes the Anti-Blemish Solutions foundation from conventional “anti-acne” foundations that use the label without the therapeutic active ingredient concentration to justify it. Salicylic acid’s lipophilic chemistry allows it to penetrate into the sebaceous follicle — the site of acne lesion formation — where it exfoliates the follicular lining, dissolves the comedonal plugs that initiate breakout formation, and reduces the excess sebum accumulation that fuels the Cutibacterium acnes bacterial growth that drives inflammatory acne. Applied in a foundation worn for multiple hours daily, the cumulative anti-acne effect of this consistent salicylic acid exposure represents a meaningful therapeutic benefit for acne-prone skin that goes far beyond the conventional foundation’s passive covering function
• Non-Comedogenic — The Most Important Claim for Acne-Prone Skin: Non-comedogenic formulation — the absence of ingredients that have been demonstrated to initiate or accelerate comedone formation in acne-prone skin — is the most critical safety standard for any cosmetic product intended for acne-prone skin use. The Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Foundation’s non-comedogenic formulation is not a marketing claim but a formulation commitment — every ingredient in the formula has been selected and included at concentrations that have been tested to avoid comedogenic activity in the acne-prone skin types for which the product is specifically designed
• Matte Finish — Oil Control for Acne-Prone Skin: The matte finish of the Anti-Blemish Solutions foundation is not merely an aesthetic preference but a functional requirement for acne-prone and oily skin types for whom the shiny, dewy finish of many contemporary foundations is incompatible with daily comfortable wear. The formula’s oil-absorbing, shine-controlling finish manages the excess sebum production that characterises acne-prone skin throughout the day — maintaining the matte, comfortable finish that gives acne-prone skin consumers the confidence to go through their day without the anxiety of visible mid-day shine or makeup breakdown
• Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions — The Dermatologist’s Choice for Acne-Prone Beauty: The Anti-Blemish Solutions franchise is Clinique’s comprehensive prestige beauty response to acne-prone skin’s specific needs — a range of skincare and makeup products formulated in collaboration with dermatologists to meet the highest standards of acne-prone skin safety while delivering the performance and aesthetic quality that prestige beauty consumers expect