SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense

Name: SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense
Brand: SkinCeuticals
SKU: SS2003S-2
Price: 90.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

£90.00

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Size: 30ml

30ml

55ml

✓ 1.5% Salicylic Acid + 2% Dioic Acid | ✓ Oil-Free Daily Serum | ✓ For Blemish-Prone, Ageing Skin

SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense is a targeted, oil-free serum for adult skin that is dealing with blemishes and the first visible signs of ageing at the same time. It combines 2% dioic acid with a blend of alpha- and beta-hydroxy acids to help decongest clogged pores while improving the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and uneven skin tone.

The lightweight, fragrance-free formula pairs 1.5% salicylic acid and 0.3% LHA with 3.5% glycolic acid and 0.5% citric acid. Together they exfoliate evenly, refine the skin's surface and help reduce the look of excess oil. If you have been searching for a salicylic acid serum made for grown-up skin, SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense covers both concerns in a single step.

Visible Results Users Love

Helps reduce the appearance of blemishes
Decongests clogged pores and refines the look of the skin's surface
Improves the appearance of blotchiness and uneven skin tone
Smooths the look of fine lines and wrinkles
Visible results from as early as day 2, with clinical results noted at 4 and 8 weeks

Why This Beats a Standard Blemish Serum

Many blemish serums are built around a single acid and focus on oil alone. SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense layers five exfoliating acids in one oil-free formula, so it works on pores, texture, tone and fine lines together. It also slots neatly into a full routine: in the morning it goes on after your vitamin C antioxidant serum and before your sunscreen.

Best For

Oily, combination and blemish-prone skin that is also showing fine lines, wrinkles or uneven tone. If you want one serum for adult blemishes and visible ageing rather than two separate products, choose SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense.

Our founder Becci, an aesthetics nurse with over 20 years in specialist skincare and medical aesthetics, added this serum to the range for the people she hears from most often: adults who expected blemishes to be behind them by now. Her advice is to start once a day and build up gradually, because a formula with this many exfoliating acids rewards patience.

Size: 55ml

FAQS

What does SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense do? +

It is an oil-free salicylic acid serum for adult skin that is prone to blemishes. A blend of dioic acid, LHA, salicylic acid, glycolic acid and citric acid helps decongest clogged pores and reduce the appearance of blemishes, while also improving the look of fine lines, wrinkles and uneven skin tone.

Is SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense a good salicylic acid serum for adult blemish-prone skin? +

Yes, that is exactly who it was made for. SkinCeuticals recommends it for oily, combination, blemish-prone and ageing skin, and it is formulated to work on blemishes and visible signs of ageing in the same step rather than oil alone.

How do I use Blemish + Age Defense? +

Once or twice a day, dispense 4-5 drops into clean hands and apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin over the area you want to target. In the morning, apply it after a vitamin C antioxidant serum and before sunscreen. SkinCeuticals confirms it can be used every day.

How long does Blemish + Age Defense take to work? +

SkinCeuticals says visible results can be seen from as early as day 2, with clinical results noted at 4 and 8 weeks. As with any exfoliating serum, consistent daily use matters more than the amount you apply.

Does Blemish + Age Defense help with clogged pores? +

Yes. LHA and salicylic acid exfoliate evenly and decongest pores, while dioic acid helps reduce excess sebum. With regular use, the skin's surface looks smoother and more refined.

Can I use Blemish + Age Defense with vitamin C? +

Yes. SkinCeuticals recommends applying your vitamin C antioxidant serum first, then Blemish + Age Defense, and finishing with a broad-spectrum sunscreen in the morning.

Can I use Blemish + Age Defense with retinol? +

Yes. Blemish + Age Defense can be used once or twice daily, while retinol should be kept for the evening only. If your skin is new to either, introduce them one at a time and build up gradually.

Is Blemish + Age Defense suitable for dry or easily irritated skin? +

It is designed for oily, combination and blemish-prone skin, and the formula contains several exfoliating acids in an alcohol base. Drier or more reactive skin may find it too much for daily use, so start slowly or ask our nurse-led team for advice on whether it is the right choice for you.

Can I use SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense during pregnancy or breastfeeding? +

This serum contains salicylic acid and LHA, so we always recommend checking with your GP, midwife or a qualified skincare professional before using it while pregnant or breastfeeding.

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