Peace Out

Peace Out Acne Serum.

Acne

About this product

A lightweight acne serum with 2% salicylic acid, niacinamide, and zinc designed to exfoliate and treat acne-prone skin.

Full ingredients

Salicylic Acid (2.0%), Water, Propanediol, Triheptanoin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Niacinamide, Isopentyldiol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Zinc Pca, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Saccharide Isomerate, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin

Guru Score

74%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

This serum's lightweight jelly texture and lack of residue stand out, powered by 2% salicylic acid that exfoliates. It also contains niacinamide and zinc similar to Glossier, but experts caution that if you're already using another exfoliant like Starface, you may want to use this less often to avoid overexfoliating. Those with sensitive skin may want to patch-test first, as it has a scent.

Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take October 2026

What they liked

Lightweight jelly texture
Absorbs without a film
Practically free with box set discount

What they flagged

Can cause overexfoliation with other exfoliants
Fragrance may irritate sensitive skin

Best for

Acne-prone skin

Type

AcneDrops & dropper

Key actives

Vitamin C Niacinamide Hyaluronic acid Salicylic acid (BHA)Vitamin E

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Where to buy

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What the gurus are saying.

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AliceintheRabbitHole

59k subs

~Nay

"For acne care I'm just going to go ahead and tell you the peace out Acne Serum does not work for my face but I say this all the time I do in fact use this on my but how could you."

All 2 takes from AliceintheRabbitHole

Summer Skincare Empties: ALL THE SUNSCREEN

"The Peace Out Acne Serum, I can't use it on my face because it contains my allergen, but it turns out it's wonderful used elsewhere, and it's practically free with the discount on the box set."

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"For acne care I'm just going to go ahead and tell you the peace out Acne Serum does not work for my face but I say this all the time I do in fact use this on my but how could you."

Dr. Shereene Idriss

1.73M subs

~Yay

"The Peace Out Acne Serum [...] is seventeen dollars and it is two percent salicylic acid. It also has niacinamide and zinc, similar to Glossier, but it has salicylic acid as an addition. If you're exfoliating with Starface again, you don't need this because this one is salicylic acid. It has a very jelly texture, goes on very lightweight, does not leave a residue, and it has a scent if you have sensitive skin. But just be aware of what you're using because you don't want to overexfoliate."

The Budget Dermatologist

724k subs

~Yay

"It has niacinamide and vitamin C. This is going to treat an acne spot and improve the acne spot and also help fade dark spots and pigmentation with the vitamin C. This is actually a really cool product. [...] It's like a very thin serum that rubs in and absorbs in. You can wear this in the morning or at night depending on what your skincare routine is, just a little bit all over the face and let it absorb in."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Vitamin C

Topical vitamin C is an antioxidant with reasonable evidence for dullness and uneven tone. It breaks down in light and air, so how a product is formulated and packaged matters as much as the percentage on the front.

Source: DermNet

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Salicylic acid

Salicylic acid dissolves in oil, so it can get into a pore rather than just working on the surface. That is why it has long-standing evidence for blackheads and milder acne.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Peace Out Acne Serum?

A lightweight acne serum with 2% salicylic acid, niacinamide, and zinc designed to exfoliate and treat acne-prone skin.

Is Peace Out Acne Serum worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 74%.

What is Peace Out Acne Serum's Guru Score?

Peace Out Acne Serum holds a Guru Score of 74%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.