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Clear blemishes and help prevent future breakouts. Selenssa has done the research — here are the only three products we recommend, ranked by the Selenssa Score.
Best Entry-Level
The Ordinary
£6.10
Selenssa Score 84/100 · Best value on the high street
A straightforward, highly effective targeted serum that penetrates deeply into pores to dissolve oil and dead skin without added irritants. It offers exceptionally high value for everyday congestion management.
Key actives
Salicylic Acid (2%)
Best Mid-Range
Paula's Choice
£35.00
Selenssa Score 92/100 · The sweet spot of price and performance
Extensive real-world testing and solid clinical evidence back this gold-standard formula, which blends pore-clearing BHA with green tea to calm active redness while unclogging pores.
Key actives
Salicylic Acid (2%), Green Tea Extract, Methylpropanediol
Best Luxury
iS Clinical
£88.00
Selenssa Score 89/100 · The most refined formulation
This botanical-led clinical serum acts rapidly on active breakouts and post-acne mark pigmentation using a blend of gently exfoliating natural acids that preserve the barrier.
Key actives
Willow Bark Extract (Salicylic Acid), Sugar Cane Extract (Glycolic Acid), Bilberry Extract (Lactic Acid), Mushroom Extract (Kojic Acid)
