How do I incorporate this into my routines?

Salicylic acid is a BHA (beta hydroxy acid) and it functions as an exfoliant (like the AHAs that we use in the AHA Exfoliating Peel). AHAs are water soluble and are a wonderful option for dry, sun-damaged skin. BHA's are oil soluble, allowing them to penetrate deeper to unclog pores and reduce breakouts. If you want to use both AHAs as well as BHAs in your skincare routine, we recommend alternating them nightly. You can use the Blemish Cream (with 2% BHA) nightly or alternate it with another exfoliant if desired.

Can I use this on my entire face?

Our new Blemish Cream is a spot treatment and is not intended to be applied to the entire face. We recommend using on areas where breakouts or clogged pores are a problem.

Is this appropriate for all skin types?

The Blemish Cream is appropriate for all skin types, but tends to work best for oily and/or acne-prone skin

Is this appropriate for teen skin?

Yes! The Blemish Cream is wonderful for teen skin.

Is it suitable for daytime wear?

While it can be used during the day, we encourage the Blemish Cream as part of a nighttime routine because it is an exfoliant, and like all exfoliants, you should take extra care in the sun after applying since you are revealing fresh new skin cells that need more protection from the sun.

Can this be used in a routine with the Vitamin C Serum?

We would recommend using the Vitamin C Serum in the morning and the Blemish Cream at night for best results.

Blemish Cream

Name: Blemish Cream
Brand: Mad Hippie
SKU: 850026256529
Price: 14.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (10 reviews)

0.5 fl oz

A spot treatment that treats the blemish instead of scorching the skin around it.

2% Salicylic acid

Calms a blemish. Won’t dry your skin.

Salicylic acne spot treatment With arnica · curcumin · sea kelp

Clears breakouts with 2% salicylic
Calms irritation with arnica
Unclogs pores with sea kelp

$14.99 - One Time Purchase

60 days, money-back guarantee

Blemish Cream

$14.99

Calms a blemish fast.Without drying your skin.

Dermatologist Recommended
Vegan & Cruelty-Free
No Synthetic Fragrances
Paraben & Phthalate Free

Blemish Cream key ingredients: 2% salicylic acid, curcumin, arnica and sea kelp bioferment.

Formulated with
powerful actives

See what's inside

Dissolves sebum and oil deep within pores

Reduces irritation & the appearance of skin discoloration

Reduces the appearance of redness and soothes & calms skin

Provides moisture and reduces the appearance of redness

Soothes and calms skin

Incredibly rich in antioxidants

The Original Clean Skincare

Sourced responsibly &
free of harmful ingredients.

AM/PM

Cleanse → thin layer over affected area → 1–3× daily

Cleanse skin thoroughly before applying this product
Describe this step in detail for desktop users.
Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily
Start with 1x daily, then gradually increase to 2-3x per day. If dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to 1x per day or every other day

A staple in my routine. One dab on a blemish or a bit of redness and — like magic — it's gone. Faster and better than any pimple patch.

Renae T.

Adult acne showed up out of nowhere. Twice a day on the spots and it clears them up — no scarring.

Dana P.

Gentle enough for my sensitive skin — and it actually works.

Kelly S.

FAQ

Salicylic acid is a BHA (beta hydroxy acid) and it functions as an exfoliant (like the AHAs that we use in the AHA Exfoliating Peel). AHAs are water soluble and are a wonderful option for dry, sun-damaged skin. BHA's are oil soluble, allowing them to penetrate deeper to unclog pores and reduce breakouts. If you want to use both AHAs as well as BHAs in your skincare routine, we recommend alternating them nightly. You can use the Blemish Cream (with 2% BHA) nightly or alternate it with another exfoliant if desired.

Our Formulas

Potent + barrier-safe

Vegan & Cruelty-Free

No Synthetic Fragrances

Dermatologist Recommended

Paraben & Phthalate Free

Conservation & Sustainability

of every web sale goes to conservation

Save the ElephantsPollinator Partnership

Packaged responsibly

Sugarcane Bio-Resin Tube
FSC-certified cartons
Soy-based inks
Pact Collective partner

5 stars: 9 (90%)
4 stars: 0 (0%)
3 stars: 1 (10%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Quality product

Quality product, however, just isn't working for my skin as far as I can tell.

Gentle and Effective

I'm not a teenager anymore but still have acne. Most acne treatments are too harsh for my "mature" skin. This cream solves that problem. It's both effective and gentle.

Like any of their products

Like any of their products, it’s the best.

Perfect blemish cream!

Perfect blemish cream! Not too thick and works very well.

The best spot treatment

This stuff works! As soon as I see a spot forming I dab a small amount on twice a day . The result in 24hrs is either a flattened less red spot or it brings it to a head faster and is less red . Also , I put it on after popping a pimple and the spot heals so much faster and is less red. Best spot treatment I have ever tried .

Surprised

I have been a fan of mad hippie products for a long time, but I had not tried this cream until the other day. I received a free sample with an order of my other staples. I had a few stubborn hormonal acne spots on my temple that were not going away so I gave this a shot and WOW! They have healed so fast. I have tried every other kind of topical treatment to deal with hormonal acne, including prescription retinol cream which did nothing to help. This cream is so effective - I am blown away. I was surprised by its texture. I have used other natural acid products that are more of a gel consistency while this is definitely a cream. It doesn't just dry out blemishes, it actually works to heal them. I would highly recommend this to anyone dealing with hormonal acne. I am going to have to add this cream to my growing list of mad hippie products that I can't be without! Thanks Mad Hippie! You guys rock :)

Works great for me!

I love that this has turmeric in it. I've read about how great turmeric (curcumin) is for acne. I've had great results and love it!

Great

Perfect.

I’m thrilled

This has been great at healing my breakouts super fast! I feel like the vit C serum keeps my skin so clear and when I do have an occasional breakout this clears it right up.

Cleared up my skin fast

I've used salicylic acid products for acne before, but this one with the curcumin and arnica is really on another level. The calming and anti-inflammatory effects of those two ingredients calms my skin. I put this on at night and my skin looks so much better in the morn :)