Dr. Leo Acne Buster: How to Use It & Complete Routine

Just purchased the Dr. Leo Acne Buster Kit or thinking about trying it? You might be wondering how to use all the products together, which step comes first, and how often to use the complimentary clay stick and moisturizer.

The Dr. Leo Acne Buster Kit combines five essential skincare steps: gentle cleansing, periodic clay masking, pore care, targeted acne treatment, and lightweight hydration.

Whether you choose the Basic Kit, the 30-Day Acne Control Kit, or the 60-Day 2X Acne Control Kit, understanding the correct application order will help you get the most out of your skincare routine.

In this guide, we'll walk you through exactly how to use Dr. Leo Acne Buster, explain the purpose of each product, and help you choose the right kit for your skincare needs.

Key Takeaways

• Five-step skincare routine: Cleanse, clay mask, pore toner, targeted spot treatment, and moisturize.
• Daily and weekly care: The cleanser, toner, spot treatment, and moisturizer have different application frequencies. The clay stick is an occasional treatment.
• 30-day kit: Includes five products, with a free Volcano Cleansing Clay Stick.
• 60-day kit: Includes ten products, with both a free Volcano Cleansing Clay Stick and CICA Panthenol Jelly Moisturizer.
• Choose according to your needs: The Basic Kit is for targeted spot care, while the larger kits provide a more complete skincare routine.

1. What Is the Dr. Leo Acne Buster Kit?

The Dr. Leo Acne Buster Kit is a multi-product skincare collection designed for people dealing with recurring breakouts, excess oil, and clogged pores.

Rather than relying on a single acne product, the kit combines different products to address different skincare needs.

• Polyamino Acid Purifying Facial Cleanser: Removes excess surface oil, dirt, and everyday impurities.
• Volcano Cleansing Clay Stick: Provides occasional clay-based cleansing to absorb excess oil and surface impurities.
• Salicylic Acid Refining Pores Toner: Helps exfoliate dead skin cells and improve the appearance of clogged pores.
• Acne Drying Lotion Plus: Provides targeted care for individual blemishes.
• CICA Panthenol Jelly Moisturizer: Provides lightweight hydration and helps support the skin barrier.

Each product has a different purpose. Using them in an organized routine helps you understand how to incorporate daily skincare, weekly cleansing, and targeted blemish care.

2. Which Dr. Leo Acne Buster Kit Should You Choose?

There are three kit options depending on whether you need targeted spot care or a more complete skincare routine.

Basic Kit – Targeted Acne Care

$34.90 | 2 Products

• 2 × Acne Drying Lotion Plus

This option is suitable if you already have your own daily cleanser, toner, and moisturizer but want a targeted product for individual breakouts.

It gives you two bottles of Acne Drying Lotion Plus for localized blemish care.

Acne Control Kit – Complete 30-Day Routine

$59.90 | 5 Products | 30-Day Routine

• 2 × Acne Drying Lotion Plus
• 1 × Polyamino Acid Purifying Facial Cleanser
• 1 × Salicylic Acid Refining Pores Toner
• 1 × FREE Volcano Cleansing Clay Stick

This is the recommended option if you experience frequent breakouts, excess oil, and clogged pores and want a more complete skincare routine.

Instead of purchasing separate products individually, you get daily cleansing, pore care, targeted spot treatment, and a complimentary clay stick for occasional deep cleansing.

Why choose this kit? It provides the main products needed to build a coordinated 30-day acne-prone skincare routine.

2X Acne Control Kit – Complete 60-Day Routine

$99.90 | 10 Products | 60-Day Routine

• 4 × Acne Drying Lotion Plus
• 2 × Polyamino Acid Purifying Facial Cleanser
• 2 × Salicylic Acid Refining Pores Toner
• 1 × FREE Volcano Cleansing Clay Stick
• 1 × FREE CICA Panthenol Jelly Moisturizer

The 60-day kit doubles the quantities of the core products and adds an extra moisturizing step.

In addition to the clay stick, you also receive the CICA Panthenol Jelly Moisturizer, which helps provide hydration and support skin barrier comfort alongside your acne skincare routine.

Why choose this kit?

• Double the core product quantities compared with the 30-day kit.
• A longer 60-day skincare supply.
• A complimentary clay stick for periodic cleansing.
• An additional CICA moisturizer for lightweight hydration.

For just $40 more than the 30-day kit, you receive five additional product units, including the complimentary moisturizer.

If you want a more complete routine and prefer purchasing a longer supply at once, the 60-day option offers greater overall value.

Explore the Dr. Leo Acne Buster Kit

3. How to Use Dr. Leo Acne Buster: The Complete 5-Step Routine

Now that you understand what's included in each kit, let's look at how to use the products in the correct order.

The routine follows five main steps: cleanse, clay mask, pore toner, targeted acne treatment, and moisturize.

Keep in mind that the clay stick is a weekly treatment rather than a daily step. You should also adjust exfoliating product frequency according to your skin's tolerance.

Step 1: Cleanse with Polyamino Acid Purifying Facial Cleanser

Frequency: Daily, Morning and Evening

Start with the Polyamino Acid Purifying Facial Cleanser to remove excess surface oil, sweat, and everyday impurities.

Its APG and amino acid-based cleansing system is designed to cleanse without leaving your skin feeling excessively tight or dry.

How to use:

1. Wet your face with lukewarm water.
2. Dispense a small amount of cleanser into your hands and add water to create foam.
3. Gently massage the foam over your face for approximately 30–60 seconds.
4. Pay extra attention to the T-zone and areas where oil tends to accumulate.
5. Rinse thoroughly and gently pat your face dry with a clean towel.

This step prepares your skin for the remaining products in your routine.

Explore Polyamino Acid Purifying Facial Cleanser

Step 2: Weekly Deep Cleansing with Volcano Cleansing Clay Stick

Frequency: 2–3 Times Per Week | FREE Gift in the 30-Day and 60-Day Kits

The Volcano Cleansing Clay Stick is an additional treatment designed to help absorb excess oil and surface impurities, especially in areas that tend to become congested.

Its clay-based formula contains Kaolin Clay, Volcanic Clay, and Activated Charcoal, making it a useful addition to your weekly cleansing routine.

How to use:

1. After cleansing, gently pat your face dry.
2. Apply an even, generous layer of the clay stick to your face or selected areas, such as your nose, forehead, and chin.
3. Leave it on for approximately 5–10 minutes until it sets.
4. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
5. Continue with your next skincare steps.

The clay stick is especially useful when you want to give oily areas additional cleansing attention.

You do not need to use it every day. Start with the recommended frequency and reduce usage if your skin feels dry or uncomfortable.

Important: On days when you use the clay stick, consider skipping the exfoliating toner if your skin is new to the routine or easily irritated. Avoid combining too many intensive cleansing and exfoliating treatments at once.

Explore Volcano Cleansing Clay Stick

Step 3: Daily Pore Care with Salicylic Acid Refining Pores Toner

Frequency: Daily Use According to Skin Tolerance

After cleansing, the Salicylic Acid Refining Pores Toner adds an exfoliating step to your routine.

Its formula combines Salicylic Acid, AHA, and Lactobionic Acid to help remove accumulated dead skin cells, address pore congestion, and improve the appearance of uneven skin texture.

How to use:

1. Apply an appropriate amount of toner to a cotton pad or directly into your palms.
2. Gently distribute it across your face, avoiding the eye and lip areas.
3. Allow the toner to absorb before moving on to the next step.

For selected areas with clogged pores or closed comedones, you can also use the wet-compress method according to the product instructions:

1. Soak a cotton pad with an adequate amount of toner.
2. Place it on the areas you want to target.
3. Leave it on for 5–10 minutes.
4. Remove the cotton pad without rinsing and continue with your regular skincare routine.

If you are new to exfoliating acids, start gradually rather than immediately using the toner every day. Avoid combining it with other high-concentration exfoliating products, and reduce frequency if dryness or irritation develops.

Explore Salicylic Acid Refining Pores Toner

Step 4: Target Individual Breakouts with Acne Drying Lotion Plus

Frequency: As Needed | Targeted Spot Treatment

After your cleansing and pore-care steps, use Acne Drying Lotion Plus to target individual blemishes.

Unlike a regular serum, this is a two-phase spot treatment containing a liquid layer and a powder layer. The formula combines 1.8% Encapsulated Salicylic Acid, 4% Niacinamide, 15% Zinc Oxide, and 10% Colloidal Sulfur.

How to use:

1. Allow the bottle to sit until the liquid and powder have completely separated.
2. Do not shake the bottle.
3. Take a clean cotton swab and dip it through the liquid layer into the powder at the bottom.
4. Gently dab the powder directly onto individual blemishes.
5. Allow the product to dry naturally.
6. Leave it on for at least one hour or overnight, then rinse it off according to the product instructions.

The product is intended for localized application, not as a full-face serum or thick facial mask.

It is particularly suitable for people who want a dedicated spot treatment as part of their acne skincare routine.

Tip: If you apply moisturizer afterward, allow the spot treatment to dry first and avoid rubbing directly over the treated areas.

Explore Acne Drying Lotion Plus

Step 5: Finish with CICA Panthenol Jelly Moisturizer

Frequency: Daily, Morning and Evening | FREE Gift in the 60-Day Kit

The final step is hydration and skin barrier support.

After cleansing and applying your targeted treatments, use the CICA Panthenol Jelly Moisturizer to help replenish moisture and maintain skin comfort.

Its lightweight jelly texture is designed for people who want hydration without the heavy or greasy feeling of traditional creams.

The formula combines Centella Asiatica and Panthenol to help soothe the skin, relieve dryness, and support the natural skin barrier.

How to use:

1. Take an appropriate amount of moisturizer.
2. Apply evenly across your face.
3. Gently massage until absorbed.
4. Avoid rubbing over freshly applied spot treatment.

For the morning routine, finish with broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.

If you have the 30-day kit, you can use your own suitable moisturizer for this step. The 60-day kit includes the CICA Panthenol Jelly Moisturizer as an additional complimentary product.

Explore CICA Panthenol Jelly Moisturizer

4. Daily Routine vs. Weekly Clay Mask Routine

Although the Acne Buster Kit includes several products, you do not need to apply everything every day.

Here is a simple way to organize your skincare schedule:

Regular Daily Routine

1. Cleanse with Polyamino Acid Purifying Facial Cleanser.
2. Apply Salicylic Acid Refining Pores Toner according to your skin's tolerance.
3. Use Acne Drying Lotion Plus on individual blemishes as needed.
4. Finish with CICA Panthenol Jelly Moisturizer or another suitable moisturizer.

During the morning, always complete your routine with sunscreen.

Weekly Deep-Cleansing Routine

1. Cleanse your face.
2. Apply Volcano Cleansing Clay Stick and leave it on for 5–10 minutes.
3. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
4. Use the toner only if your skin tolerates the combination well; otherwise, skip it on clay-mask days.
5. Apply your targeted spot treatment as needed.
6. Finish with moisturizer.

This approach allows you to enjoy the additional cleansing benefits of the clay stick without automatically layering every exfoliating step into one routine.

5. How Long Does Each Dr. Leo Acne Buster Kit Last?

The three kit options are designed for different usage needs.

The 30-day and 60-day periods represent the intended routine and product quantities. Actual product consumption will vary depending on how frequently you cleanse, use toner, and apply spot treatment.

For example, Acne Drying Lotion Plus is used only on individual blemishes, so its usage period depends on the number of breakouts and your application habits.

6. Which Acne Buster Kit Is Right for You?

Still deciding? Consider your current skincare routine and what you want from the kit.

• Choose the Basic Kit: If you already own your daily skincare products and mainly want targeted spot care.
• Choose the 30-Day Acne Control Kit: If you want a coordinated routine with cleanser, toner, spot treatment, and a complimentary clay stick.
• Choose the 60-Day 2X Acne Control Kit: If you want a longer product supply, double the core quantities, and an additional moisturizer for hydration and skin barrier support.

For people who want a more complete acne-prone skincare routine, the middle and high-tier kits provide more than just targeted blemish treatment.

Find Your Dr. Leo Acne Buster Kit

Start Your Dr. Leo Acne Buster Routine Today

A consistent skincare routine involves more than applying a spot treatment whenever a pimple appears.

By combining gentle cleansing, periodic clay masking, pore care, targeted blemish treatment, and lightweight hydration, the Dr. Leo Acne Buster Kit provides a structured approach to everyday acne-prone skincare.

Whether you choose the Basic Kit, the 30-day Acne Control Kit, or the 60-day 2X Acne Control Kit, select the option that best matches your skincare needs and preferred routine.

Shop the Dr. Leo Acne Buster Kit – Choose Your Routine