Cleanance Concentrate Blemish Control Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Avene
Updated August 18, 2026
Serum targets closed comedones and texture but results are mixed and inconsistent.
What the community says
A daytime serum aimed at reducing closed comedones and sebaceous filaments that users introduce slowly. Some report slight texture improvement, while others see worsening bumps and persistent clogged pores. It suits those tackling stubborn acne texture but may aggravate breakouts initially.
What this means for you
What people love
- Comedomed derivative intended to target persistent closed comedones
- Can be layered before moisturizer without heaviness
- Seen as part of combination anti-acne routines including SPF and retinoids
Watch out for
- Mixed reviews with some users experiencing worsening closed comedones and blackheads
- Not consistently effective on texture issues — many report that bumps and pores persist
- Can require slow introduction to avoid breakouts, but purge-like reactions are reported
Product details
Concerns
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 8 mentions across 2 threads
Avene Cleanance Concentrate Blemish Control Serum on Reddit, in one place — 2 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare and r/acne, summarized.
“The only things that seem to calm it down a bit are Avène Cleanance Comedomed”
Positive
“but even then, the texture is still there.”
Positive
“Some days it looks better, other days it’s way more noticeable”
Positive
“I use avene comedomed serum in the day”
Positive
“For me, eating less dairy and being consistent with barrier repair products.”
Positive
“Lots of moisturizing, using spf, double cleanse with good cleansers, and I use avene comedomed serum in the day”
Positive
