Dosage and administration
apply to slightly damp face, and massage for 30-60 seconds. rinse thoroughly. use morning and evening. if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.
clear days ahead
- Manufacturer
- Philosophy Inc. | Noxell Corporation | Process Technologies and Packaging Inc.
- Effective date
- 2025-12-17
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 6
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 01:26:39
Label at a glance#
Productclear days ahead oil-free salicylic acid acne treatment cleanser
Active ingredientSALICYLIC ACID
Label structure11 sections
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Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Salicylic Acid (1.0%)
Purpose
Acne Treatment
Indications
- For the treatment of acne
Warnings
For external use only
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using if you are using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product. This may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used
unless directed by a doctor.
When using this product
- avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water.
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- apply to slightly damp face, and massage for 30-60 seconds. rinse thoroughly. use morning and evening.
- if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.
Inactive ingredients
water, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, acrylates crosspolymer-4, cocamidopropyl betaine, polysorbate 20, niacinamide, glycerin, panthenol, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel extract, hydrolyzed jojoba esters, jojoba esters, disodium capryloyl glutamate, sodium chloride, sodium sulfate, potassium chloride, butylene glycol, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, hydrogen peroxide, propylene glycol, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, o-cymen-5-ol.
Questions or comments?
Call 1-800-568-3151 from 8a.m. - 5p.m. MST (Monday - Friday)
Principal Display Panel - 240 ml Sleeve Label
philosophy
acne treatment
oil-free cleanser
salicylic acid
Principal Display Panel - 240 ml Box Label
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oil-free salicylic acid
acne treatment cleanser
240 ml/8 fl. oz.
Principal Display Panel - 240 ml Bottle Label
clear
days ahead™
philosophy®: clarity is an uncovered truth.
a deeper look allows clarity to break through
and provide a fresh start. rather than covering up
what is wrong, reveal what is right. your
new beginning starts now. look deep within,
uncover your truth and you'll find complete
clarity was with you all along.
oil-free salicylic acid
acne treatment cleanser
240 ml/8 fl. oz.
DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
| RxCUI | RxNorm string | TTY | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1251574 | clear days ahead 1 % Medicated Liquid Soap | PSN | 6 |
| 1038982 | salicylic acid 1 % Medicated Liquid Soap | PSN | 6 |
| 1251574 | salicylic acid 10 MG/ML Medicated Liquid Soap [clear days ahead] | SBD | 6 |
| 1038982 | salicylic acid 10 MG/ML Medicated Liquid Soap | SCD | 6 |
| 1251574 | clear days ahead 1 % Medicated Liquid Soap | SY | 6 |
| 1251574 | clear days ahead 10 MG/ML Medicated Liquid Soap | SY | 6 |
| 1038982 | salicylic acid 1 % Medicated Liquid Soap | SY | 6 |
DailyMed Product Concepts#
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50184-1005-1 | clear days aheadoil-free salicylic acid acne treatment cleanser | 240 mL in 1 BOX | LIQUID | 240 | 6 | |
| 50184-1005-2 | clear days aheadoil-free salicylic acid acne treatment cleanser | 240 mL in 1 BOTTLE | LIQUID | 240 | 6 | |
| 50184-1005-3 | clear days aheadoil-free salicylic acid acne treatment cleanser | 90 mL in 1 BOTTLE | LIQUID | 90 | 6 |
DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#
| Ingredient | Type | UNII | SPL version | Uploaded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salicylic Acid | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | O414PZ4LPZ | 1 | |
| Salicylic Acid | ACTIVE MOIETY | O414PZ4LPZ | 1 | |
| butylene glycol | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 3XUS85K0RA | 1 | |
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 2968PHW8QP | 1 | |
| cocamidopropyl betaine | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 5OCF3O11KX | 1 | |
| glycerin | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | PDC6A3C0OX | 1 | |
| hydrogen peroxide | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | BBX060AN9V | 1 | |
| hydrolyzed jojoba esters (acid form) | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | UDR641JW8W | 1 | |
| METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | DEL7T5QRPN | 1 | |
| niacinamide | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 25X51I8RD4 | 1 | |
| o-cymen-5-ol | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | H41B6Q1I9L | 1 | |
| Orange Peel | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | TI9T76XD44 | 1 | |
| panthenol | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | WV9CM0O67Z | 1 | |
| polysorbate 20 | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 7T1F30V5YH | 1 | |
| potassium chloride | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 660YQ98I10 | 1 | |
| propylene glycol | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 6DC9Q167V3 | 1 | |
| sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | O9W3D3YF5U | 1 | |
| sodium chloride | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 451W47IQ8X | 1 | |
| sodium hydroxide | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 55X04QC32I | 1 | |
| sodium sulfate | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 0YPR65R21J | 1 | |
| Water | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 059QF0KO0R | 1 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- clear days ahead oil-free salicylic acid acne treatment cleanser
- Salicylic Acid
- WATER
- SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
- POLYSORBATE 20
- NIACINAMIDE
- GLYCERIN
- PANTHENOL
- ORANGE PEEL
- HYDROLYZED JOJOBA ESTERS (ACID FORM)
- SODIUM CHLORIDE
- SODIUM SULFATE
- POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
- BUTYLENE GLYCOL
- CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
- SODIUM HYDROXIDE
- HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL
- METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
- O-CYMEN-5-OL
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 50184-1005 | 50184-1005-1, 50184-1005-2, 50184-1005-3 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
Source Document#
Inactive ingredient matches#
Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.
| DailyMed ingredient | IID ingredient | UNII | Dosage form / route | Potency | Maximum daily exposure | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | LIQUID / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION) | 10 %w/w | ||
| sodium chloride | SODIUM CHLORIDE | 451W47IQ8X | SUSPENSION / TOPICAL | 0.32 %w/v | ||
| sodium sulfate | SODIUM SULFATE | 0YPR65R21J | SOAP / TOPICAL | 0.05 %w/w | ||
| hydrogen peroxide | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | BBX060AN9V | SOLUTION / TOPICAL | 0.16 %w/w | ||
| polysorbate 20 | POLYSORBATE 20 | 7T1F30V5YH | CREAM / TOPICAL | 108 mg | ||
| polysorbate 20 | POLYSORBATE 20 | 7T1F30V5YH | CREAM / TOPICAL | 108 mg | ||
| sodium chloride | SODIUM CHLORIDE | 451W47IQ8X | LIQUID / SUBCUTANEOUS | 0.7 %w/v | ||
| sodium chloride | SODIUM CHLORIDE | 451W47IQ8X | GEL / TOPICAL | 0.18 %w/w | ||
| polysorbate 20 | POLYSORBATE 20 | 7T1F30V5YH | AEROSOL, FOAM / TOPICAL | 3.7 %w/w | ||
| sodium sulfate | SODIUM SULFATE | 0YPR65R21J | SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | 5 %w/w | ||
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | GEL, METERED / TOPICAL | 1225 mg | ||
| sodium chloride | SODIUM CHLORIDE | 451W47IQ8X | SOLUTION/ DROPS / TOPICAL | 0.86 %w/v | ||
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | LOTION, AUGMENTED / TOPICAL | 2070 mg | ||
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | SHAMPOO, SUSPENSION / TOPICAL | 0.25 %w/v | ||
| sodium chloride | SODIUM CHLORIDE | 451W47IQ8X | SYSTEM / TOPICAL | 3.1 mg | ||
| polysorbate 20 | POLYSORBATE 20 | 7T1F30V5YH | LOTION / TOPICAL | 2000 mg | ||
| polysorbate 20 | POLYSORBATE 20 | 7T1F30V5YH | SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | 8 %w/w | ||
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | GEL / TOPICAL | 4522 mg | ||
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | OINTMENT, AUGMENTED / TOPICAL | 714 mg | ||
| polysorbate 20 | POLYSORBATE 20 | 7T1F30V5YH | SOLUTION / TOPICAL | 15 %w/w | ||
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | LOTION, AUGMENTED / TOPICAL | 2070 mg | ||
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | 17 mg | ||
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | 8 %w/w | ||
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | LIQUID / ORAL | 114 mg | ||
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | EMULSION / TOPICAL | 8 %w/w | ||
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | SUSPENSION/ DROPS / TOPICAL | 0.75 %w/v | ||
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | LOTION / TOPICAL | 0.85 %w/w | ||
| sodium chloride | SODIUM CHLORIDE | 451W47IQ8X | LIQUID / SUBCUTANEOUS | 0.7 %w/v | ||
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | 8 %w/w | ||
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | JELLY / TOPICAL | 20 %w/w | ||
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | CREAM / TOPICAL | 4 mg | ||
| glycerin | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | LIQUID / TOPICAL | 2.5 %w/w | ||
| sodium chloride | SODIUM CHLORIDE | 451W47IQ8X | SUSPENSION / TOPICAL | 0.32 %w/v | ||
| sodium chloride | SODIUM CHLORIDE | 451W47IQ8X | LIQUID / SUBCUTANEOUS | 0.7 %w/v | ||
| sodium chloride | SODIUM CHLORIDE | 451W47IQ8X | LOTION / TOPICAL | 0.3 %w/v | ||
| sodium chloride | SODIUM CHLORIDE | 451W47IQ8X | LIQUID / SUBCUTANEOUS | 0.7 %w/v | ||
| polysorbate 20 | POLYSORBATE 20 | 7T1F30V5YH | SOAP / TOPICAL | 0.02 %w/w | ||
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | LIQUID / ORAL | 114 mg | ||
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | SOAP / TOPICAL | 0.5 %w/w | ||
| butylene glycol | BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 3XUS85K0RA | SYSTEM / TOPICAL | 1400 mg | ||
| sodium chloride | SODIUM CHLORIDE | 451W47IQ8X | SOAP / TOPICAL | 1.26 %w/w | ||
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | SUSPENSION / TOPICAL | 5.28 %w/v | ||
| Orange Peel | ORANGE PEEL | TI9T76XD44 | SYRUP / ORAL | NA | ||
| polysorbate 20 | POLYSORBATE 20 | 7T1F30V5YH | SOLUTION / TOPICAL | 15 %w/w | ||
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | 8 %w/w | ||
| sodium hydroxide | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | 55X04QC32I | LIQUID / TOPICAL | ADJ PH | ||
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | 17 mg | ||
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | SHAMPOO, SUSPENSION / TOPICAL | 0.25 %w/v | ||
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | GEL / TOPICAL | 4522 mg | ||
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | AEROSOL, FOAM / TOPICAL | 1 mg | ||
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | GEL / TOPICAL | 1 mg | ||
| polysorbate 20 | POLYSORBATE 20 | 7T1F30V5YH | CLOTH / TOPICAL | NA | ||
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | POWDER, FOR SOLUTION / TOPICAL | NA | ||
| sodium sulfate | SODIUM SULFATE | 0YPR65R21J | SOAP / TOPICAL | 0.05 %w/w | ||
| sodium chloride | SODIUM CHLORIDE | 451W47IQ8X | SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | 150 mg | ||
| sodium hydroxide | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | 55X04QC32I | LIQUID / TOPICAL | ADJ PH | ||
| niacinamide | NIACINAMIDE | 25X51I8RD4 | CREAM / TOPICAL | NA | ||
| sodium chloride | SODIUM CHLORIDE | 451W47IQ8X | LIQUID / INTRAVENOUS | 6320 mg | ||
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | CREAM / TOPICAL | 76000 mg | ||
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | OINTMENT / TOPICAL | 1 mg |
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| clear days ahead oil-free salicylic acid acne treatment cleanser | SALICYLIC ACID | Philosophy Inc. | e76dfe48-db23-47e9-8f86-640c9c7bc2a4 | 2025-12-17 | Warnings | 50184-1005-3 50184-1005-2 50184-1005-1 50184-1005 50184100503 50184100502 50184100501 46296296-13ae-1c7a-e063-6394a90aa213 e76dfe48-db23-47e9-8f86-640c9c7bc2a4 |
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