• The SkinSpecific Clarifying Night Cream jar, silver with a blue label, on a blue glass block
  • A hand holding the jar, marked for PM use: “A nourishing night cream that helps fight blemishes, irritation, and redness.”
  • A pale yellow cream swatch, captioned “Calming Overnight Night Cream”: fights blemishes while you sleep, calms irritation and redness, nourishes for a clearer, calmer complexion
  • Three actives called out over tea tree sprigs and cream swatches: granactive retinoid, a gentle retinoid that clears breakouts and fades post-acne marks, tea tree and botanicals to calm redness and irritation overnight, and ceramides with squalane to nourish and restore the skin barrier
  • Four claims beside swatches of PROVEN textures: cruelty-free (PETA animal test-free), made in USA, dermatologically tested, patented technology
  • Before and after photographs of a customer’s cheek showing fewer breakouts, quoted: “I haven’t had any breakouts in 8 months since switching to Proven! It’s also helped a ton with my scarring and texture.” — Cait, verified customer, for redness, acne and scarring
  • The three products of the complete acne routine side by side, labelled cleanser, day moisturizer and night cream

SkinSpecific Clarifying Night Cream

Help reset acne-prone skin overnight with a clarifying night cream designed to target the look of blemishes, redness, and irritation while you sleep. Use it as the final step in your evening routine to support calmer, more balanced-looking skin by morning.

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All questions

How does the Clarifying Night Cream work while I sleep?

This night cream is designed to work with your skin’s natural nighttime repair cycle. It utilizes Colloidal Sulfur and Tea Tree Oil to target blemishes, while Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (a gentle yet potent retinoid) helps to refine skin texture and clear pores. To prevent irritation, it’s infused with Niacinamide, Ceramides, and Squalane to soothe redness and support the skin barrier.

Can I use the Acne Treatment Cleanser and the Clarifying Night Cream together?

Yes. These products were formulated to work as a high-performance system. The Acne Treatment Cleanser helps to clear the pores and remove excess oil, creating the perfect canvas for the Clarifying Night Cream to deliver its active ingredients—like Sulfur and HPR—deeply into the skin. When used together, they provide a comprehensive day-to-night approach to clearing and calming your complexion.

Is this product safe for sensitive skin?

While this cream is designed to be calming, it contains powerful active ingredients. If you have sensitive skin, we recommend a "slow and steady" approach: Patch Test: Apply a small amount to your inner forearm for 24 hours before facial use. Frequency: Start by using it only 2–3 nights a week, and progress to every night.

What is Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, and how is it different from Retinol?

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR) is a next-generation retinoid. Unlike traditional Retinol, which must be converted by the skin into an active form, HPR binds directly to skin receptors. This means it provides the clearing and smoothing benefits of a retinoid with a significantly lower risk of the redness or peeling often associated with Vitamin A.

How is this different from my personalized PROVEN Night Cream (PROVEN Pro)?

PROVEN Pro Night Cream: Is a comprehensive, multi-tasking formula tailored by AI to your specific environment and full range of concerns (aging, pigment, hydration, etc.). SkinSpecific Clarifying Night Cream: Is a targeted treatment specifically for those struggling with active blemishes, congestion, and acne-related redness. It prioritizes clarifying ingredients like Sulfur and HPR.

Should I switch from my PROVEN Pro Night Cream to this one?

If your current personalized routine is maintaining clear skin, stick with your PROVEN Pro formula. However, if you are going through a period of increased breakouts or persistent "maskne," switching to the Clarifying Night Cream for a few weeks can help reset your complexion.

Is this product safe for pregnancy?

This formula contains both a Retinoid (HPR) and Colloidal Sulfur. We recommend consulting with your physician before using products containing retinoids or sulfur while pregnant or breastfeeding.

Will this dry out my skin like other acne treatments?

No. Unlike many clarifying products, this formula is deeply nourishing. It features Squalane, Ceramides (NP, AP, EOP), and Cholesterol to replenish the skin’s protective barrier, ensuring your complexion stays hydrated and supple while the active ingredients work.

What is the significance of the "Ferment Filtrate" in the ingredients?

The Lactobacillus/Nereocystis Leutkeana Ferment Filtrate (Sea Kelp bioferment) acts as a powerful prebiotic. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, acting as an oil-free moisturizer, hydrating, strengthening the skin barrier and helping soothe irritation.

Will the sulfur in this cream smell?

While sulfur is a highly effective clarifying ingredient, it can have a distinct scent. We have formulated this cream with a light fragrance to help mask the sulfur, ensuring a pleasant application experience.

Should I use this if I have active "angry" or red pimples?

Absolutely. Ingredients like Sulfur, Turmeric Root, Licorice Root, and Allantoin are specifically included to "de-stress" the skin and visibly reduce the redness and swelling associated with active flare-ups.

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