Founded in 1994, Jan Marini Skin Research (JMSR) is a well-known manufacturer and innovative skincare company based in California and trusted by thousands of dermatologists and physicians worldwide. Over the last 23 years the brand has been dedicated to researching and producing skincare products that help deal with wrinkles, age marks, acne and acne scars.

Here is a great explanatory video where certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Joel Schlessinger explains the benefits of Jan Marini Skin Research brand:

The Bioclear product line is the brand’s flagship acne and acne scars combatant, made to clear the face of blemishes and reduce the chance of their formation in the future. The formula is based on alpha hydroxy acids creating a unique mixture that has been clinically proven to reduce inflammation, redness, pore size and combat acne breakouts, while healing acne scars and improving skin texture.

The alpha hydroxyl acids are 5% glycolic, salicylic and azelaic acids, which are very potent for combating mild to moderate acne breakouts. Individually, those acids make the core of many skincare products and the unique mixture of those three, combined with various plant extracts, help heal damaged skin (including sunburns and acne scars), reduce inflammation and acne breakouts while evening texture, smoothing and softening the skin, and reducing acne discoloration. You can view the full ingredient list here.

JSMR Bioclear Face Cream is advertised as suitable for all skin types including normal, dry, oily/acne prone and sensitive types.

While this is mostly true considering the customer reviews (see below), it’s important to remember that every person’s skin and chemistry is unique, meaning that the product might cause excessive dryness or increase breakouts in some cases.

If you have experienced these side effects before when using other products, it may be a good idea to check the full ingredient list to see whether you’re allergic to any of the ingredients and try a sample first, before buying the whole thing.

Every product, especially when it comes to skincare, needs to be used exactly as directed by the user instructions to achieve success and avoid possible side effects. Here is how you should use JMSR Bioclear Face Cream correctly:

1. Wash your hands with warm water and soap.
2. With the help of a mild cleanser, cleanse the skin thoroughly to eliminate dust and debris. If you have large pores and/or oily skin, repeat the cleansing procedure twice.
3. Apply a thin layer of the cream to the whole face and make sure to spread it gently and evenly with your fingertips. Give it some time to absorb into the skin in case you’re doing the application before bedtime.
4. Its recommended to start with a single application daily and observe your skin’s reaction to avoid excessive drying and/or peeling.
5. Gradually increase the number of applications to 2-3 times a day.

Like any skincare product, JMSR Bioclear face cream has its pros and cons. Let’s have a look at them:

Customer reviews of JMSR Bioclear Face Cream are generally positive and most reviewers have noted that they have been using the line of products regularly for quite some time (one year to a few years), which keeps producing satisfactory results.

This technically means that if you’re looking for a quick fix for acne breakouts, Bioclear Face Cream might not be the thing for you since the product also focuses on restorative properties, like smoothing and evening the skin texture, besides combating acne. If you’re looking to get rid of acne fast, consider those products instead – Avène Skin Care Crème, Biotherm Skin crème or MD complete breakout spot treatment acne clearing.

As for the negative reviews, again, nothing special: some users have found that the cream doesn’t help their skin get better (which is mostly the result of individual chemistry) or in some cases, makes them breakout more and/or makes the skin dryer.

Here are some of the most impactful customer reviews:

ARNALIA Acne Care Treatment Cosmetic Balm

Arnalia acne care balm is a 100% natural acne treatment based on plants and flowers that grow in the wilderness. All the ingredients are hand-picked from the nature of British Columbia, Canada. The acne treatment mechanism is based on purely flower and plant extracts and doesn’t contain any fragrances, glutens, parabens, GMOs, perfumes, colorants, dyes, fluoride, petroleum or preservatives. In fact, it doesn’t even contain water, which is very impressive. The product helps deal with blackheads, whiteheads, cystic acne and minor acne scars.

Arnalia is recommended to be used twice a day – morning and evening. Simply spread a thin layer on a cleansed face and let it absorb. The natural ingredients also offer protection from UV rays, meaning that you won’t need to use sunscreen during the day. One thing to be mindful of – the formula contains nuts and if you’re allergic to those, be careful and consult a professional before using this balm.

Tea Tree Oil Cream For Oily, Acne Prone Skin by Era Organics

Tea tree oil has always been famous for its acne combating properties and this product is a prime example of its effectiveness. The formula of this cream is made to combat mild and moderate acne breakouts, while soothing and regenerating damaged skin. The product is suitable for oily, dry and combo skin types and can safely be used by teens.

Here are the main ingredients of the cream – Pomegranate Seed Oil, Salicylic, Zinc, Burdock Root, Dandelion Root and Goldenseal. As you can see, there are very few chemical ingredients involved (with salicylic acid being the main representative). Last but not least, the company has a 60 day money back guarantee policy in case you’re unhappy with the cream.