MEDIPEEL A.C Tea Clear 50ml

MEDIPEEL A.C Tea Clear: Targeted Acne Serum With Tea-Based Actives

This is MEDIPEEL's acne-focused serum from the A.C (acne care) line, built around tea tree extract, green tea, and supporting calming botanicals. MEDIPEEL is a Korean clinical-positioning brand known for aggressive formulation and peptide-heavy products across their wider lineup. The A.C Tea Clear sits in the brand's more accessible tier, targeting active breakouts and post-inflammatory redness. At $18.72 for 50ml, this is one of the more value-focused options in the brand's catalog.

Tea tree is among the most clinically-validated natural acne ingredients, with comparative studies showing efficacy approaching 5% benzoyl peroxide but with significantly less irritation. Green tea adds antioxidant support and calms the inflammatory component of breakouts. The combination targets acne through both the bacterial (tea tree's antimicrobial action) and inflammatory (green tea's anti-inflammatory effect) pathways.

What It Does

Tea tree oil's active compound terpinen-4-ol disrupts bacterial cell walls, reducing the p. acnes bacterial population that drives inflammatory acne. Green tea polyphenols (notably EGCG) reduce sebum production and provide anti-inflammatory support. Additional calming botanicals (typically centella, panthenol) reduce redness and support healing. The formulation works as daily prevention and mild treatment of active breakouts.

Who It's For

• Mild to moderate acne-prone skin: Primary demographic.
• Hormonal chin-jaw breakout patterns: Daily preventive serum.
• Users sensitive to benzoyl peroxide: Gentler alternative to stronger topicals.
• Teenage skin (with parental approval): Gentle enough for younger skin.
• Stress-related flare-ups: Calming actives address both breakout and redness.

Key Specs

• Volume: 50ml
• Price: $18.72
• Hero actives: tea tree oil, green tea extract, supporting calming botanicals
• Texture: lightweight watery serum
• Fragrance: natural tea tree note
• Finish: non-sticky, layers under moisturizer cleanly

How to Use

Apply after toner, before moisturizer. Dispense 3 to 4 drops, press into clean skin. Use AM and PM for consistent acne prevention, or as-needed targeted spot treatment on active breakouts. Pair with SPF in the morning.

For severe breakouts, apply an extra drop directly to active spots after the full-face layer. Consistency matters more than concentration; daily use over 6 to 8 weeks produces meaningful improvement.

FAQ

Is tea tree as effective as benzoyl peroxide?

For mild to moderate acne, comparative studies show 5% tea tree approaches the efficacy of 5% benzoyl peroxide but with substantially less irritation. For severe cystic acne, benzoyl peroxide and prescription treatments remain more effective. Tea tree is ideal for maintenance and mild to moderate cases.

Will it sting active breakouts?

Mild tingle is possible on active inflammation. Severe stinging is uncommon with the formulation's dilution. If stinging persists beyond 1 minute, dilute with toner or reduce application.

Can I use it with BHA or retinol?

Yes, with care. Don't layer tea tree serum directly on top of BHA or retinol on the same evening for the first 4 to 6 weeks; it can overload skin. Alternate: BHA toner AM, this serum PM. Or use tea tree and retinol on alternating evenings.

How does it compare to COSRX AC Collection?

COSRX AC Collection uses salicylic acid and similar tea-tree derivatives in a broader product lineup. MEDIPEEL A.C Tea Clear is a single serum approach. For comprehensive acne routine: COSRX AC Collection. For simple serum addition to existing routine: MEDIPEEL.

When will I see results?

Reduced active breakouts: 2 to 3 weeks. Visible improvement in overall skin clarity: 6 to 8 weeks. Scar fading from post-acne marks: 8 to 12 weeks (tea tree is preventive, not actively fading).

Related Products

Pair with Isntree Chestnut BHA Clear Toner for compound acne routine, or MEDIPEEL Extra Super 9 Plus Active Stick for targeted cleansing.

Browse the full MEDIPEEL collection or related: best Korean products for acne-prone skin, Korean serums.