Mary Kay Clear Proof Blemish/Shine Control Toner
- Toner
- 5 fl oz
- Acne Prone Skin
- 1
- Better rated than 78%
- More reviewed than 60%
A salicylic acid toner worth choosing if breakouts and shine are both concerns, though it may be too drying for combination or dry skin.
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How it ranks among the 452 toners we track
4.7★ across 451 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
451 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A salicylic acid toner from Mary Kay's Clear Proof line, aimed at blemish and shine control for acne-prone, oily skin. It comes in a 5 fl oz bottle and is unscented.
Rather than being a general toning step, this formula is built specifically for skin managing both breakouts and midday shine, combining an acne-fighting acid with an oil-control positioning.
- Salicylic acid blemish and shine control toner
- 5 fl oz bottle
- Unscented
- For acne-prone skin
Who it's for
Suited to people dealing with both blemishes and excess shine who want one toner covering both. Not intended as a hydrating toner for dry skin.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Dual acne and oil control claim
- 5 fl oz bottle from an established skincare line
- Shine-control formulas can be drying on combination skin
- No soothing agents listed alongside the salicylic acid
Performance notes
Salicylic acid targets acne while the formula is positioned for shine control, applied as a liquid toner after cleansing. It's listed as unscented.
Specifications
| Brand | Mary Kay |
|---|---|
| Capacity & performance | |
| Item Volume | 5 fl oz |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 5 fl oz |
| Other details | |
| Skin Type | Acne Prone Skin |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Scent Name | Unscented |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Acne-Patch |
| Active Ingredients | Salicylic Acid |
| Asin | B00UTKQNYI |
| Model Number | Acne-Patch |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '451', 'stars': '4.7'} |
| Upc | 781111613203 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #53,331 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #341 in Facial Toners & Astringents |
| Manufacturer | Mary Kay |
| Product Benefits | Shine Control |
| Item Form | Liquid |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in toners.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Kay Clear Proof Blemish/Shine Control TonerThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 451 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Glow Recipe PHA + BHA Face TonerGlow Recipe | 4.6 / 5 | 8,776 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water Hydrating Face Toner for DryBeauty of Joseon | 4.6 / 5 | 6,556 | 4.6 / 5 |
| T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel Alcohol Free Moisturizing AstringentT.N. Dickinson's | 4.8 / 5 | 8,044 | 4.4 / 5 |
| THAYERS Milky Face Toner Skin Care with Snow Mushroom Tremella and Hyaluronic Acid | 4.7 / 5 | 6,405 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Mary Kay toners
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What does Mary Kay's Clear Proof toner treat?
Blemishes and shine, using salicylic acid as the active ingredient.
What size is the bottle?
5 fluid ounces.
Is it scented?
No, it's unscented.