Gentle Exfoliator With Salicylic Acid

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Exfoliation is an essential step in almost any skincare routine, and if you're looking for a gentle yet effective way to slough away dead skin cells, a gentle exfoliator with salicylic acid might be just what you need. Salicylic acid is a powerhouse ingredient known for its ability to unclog pores and promote smoother, clearer skin. Whether you have acne-prone skin or simply want to refine your complexion, incorporating a gentle exfoliator with salicylic acid into your routine can help reveal a brighter, more radiant complexion.

DermalogicaDaily Microfoliant Powder Exfoliant with Salicylic Acid and Rice Enzymes

ITEM: 2002087

Size: 2.6oz/73 grams

5K Reviews

$99.00

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It also contains salicylic acid which will help with acne and colloidal oatmeal which will calm the skin. ...This polishes skin like no other microfoliant. I love how it has salicylic acid and combats acne. It can be used everyday and also fights the uneven skin tones.

What it is:  A best-selling, gentle rice-based exfoliating powder with AHAs and BHAs that brightens, smooths texture, and clears clogged pores for radiant skin.


Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Papain Enzymes and Salicylic Acid: Draw out excess oil, clear clogged pores, and smooth the skin.

- Rice Bran-Derived Phytic Acid: Gently exfoliates to visibly brighten and balance uneven skin tone.

- Colloidal Oatmeal: Calms skin, reducing the appearance of redness and irritation.

$29.50

The actual exfoliants are made out of rice and it also has salicylic acid in them. The rice is nice and gentle and so it melts into the skin salicylic acid is great for acne. ...I received this product complimentary from dermalogica sampling,this powder Gentle enough for daily use, this powder cleanser exfoliates ,releasing papain and salicylic acid to minimize the appearance of blackheads, uneven texture, and hyperpigmentation.

What it is: A gentle, rice-based powder exfoliant that visibly brightens, improves the look of skin‘s texture, and clears pores.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Lightweight Powder

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Licorice, Grapefruit, and Phytic Acid from Rice Bran: Visibly even skin tone, leaving your skin looking glowing and smooth.
- Papain Enzymes and Salicylic Acid: Draw out excess oil and improve the look of skin‘s texture and pores.
- Colloidal Oatmeal: Hydrates and helps reduce the appearance of redness.

$41.00

I've been using this since 2019, and it's the best chemical exfoliator I've ever used!! I find the Paulas Choice one to be way too greasy, and every other chemical exfoliator I find is either way too harsh or not exfoliating enough for my keratosis' pilaris s(since I have hard to deal with KP that salicylic acid does nothing for). ...It helps me not get many breakouts and also with existing blemishes since it has salicylic acid....My Go To Exfoliator for Hard to Manage KP

What it is: A daily exfoliator that transforms the look of skin in just four weeks. 


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Pores, and Dullness


Formulation: Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Gluconolactone: Exfoliates while moisturizing and conditioning.

- Glycolic Acid: Visibly improves skin tone and texture.

- Salicylic Acid: Exfoliates and reduces appearance of blemishes.

$26.00

This is my second product from The Inkey List. I've tried their Salicylic Acid Cleanser previously and had a great experience with that, so I was excited to try another product from them. ...I’ve been using this body exfoliator with glycolic acid and salicylic acid for several weeks now, and I’m really impressed with the results.

What it is: A targeted exfoliating treatment formulated with seven percent glycolic acid, shown to tackle KP bumps, ingrown hairs, rough skin, and body breakouts.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Uneven Texture, Acne and Blemishes


Formulation: Balm


Highlighted Ingredients:
- 7% Glycolic Acid: Exfoliates surface skin cells to smooth rough, bumpy skin and visibly even tone.

- 0.5% Salicylic Acid: Helps to unclog oily pores to target breakout-prone skin.

- 10% Shea Butter: Intensely nurtures, provides fast-acting softness and comfort.

$24.00

Plus it has Salicylic Acid which helps to unclog pores and draw dirt and debris out like a magnet! ...Did not give me any additional breakout and its great to give me a break from all the salicylic acid during my week. You don't have to use to much and doesn't make my face greasy.

What it is:
A highly active cleanser with a trio of exfoliating acids and jojoba skin-polishing beads to revitalize skin.

What it is formulated to do:
AHA/BHA Cleanser revitalizes skin by gently exfoliating and polishing away dullness. Three exfoliating agents—salicylic acid, lactic acid, and glycolic acid—reveal younger-looking skin by loosening dulling buildup on skin’s surface. Jojoba beads polish away debris, dryness, and roughness while moisturizing agent sodium PCA attracts water to the skin to help it retain plumpness and elasticity needed to function as a strong, healthy barrier.

Living ProofScalp Care Exfoliator

ITEM: 2791366

Size: 3.4 oz/ 100 ml

109 Reviews

$59.00

Gentle exfoliation...This is the most gentle scalp exfoliator I’ve tried so far. The tip makes applying it directly to the scalp quick and easy. ...The gentle exfoliation leaves my hair looking and feeling healthier, with a noticeable improvement in volume and shine gifted by livingproof

What it is: A skincare-inspired, pre-shampoo scalp treatment formulated to gently exfoliate and visibly reduce dry-scalp flaking, excess oil, and buildup.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Oily Scalp
- Flaky, Dry Scalp
- Scalp Build Up

Key Benefits:
- Removes dry-scalp flaking
- Reduces excess oil over time
- Maintains healthy scalp environment

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Gly-Acid Blend: A proprietary blend of glycolic acid, BHAs, and PHAs exfoliate and cleanse.
- Botanical Extracts & Humectants: Soothe irritated scalp and complement exfoliating gly-acid blend.
- Pentavitin™ Smart Moisturizing Technolog

$99.00

AMAZING GENTLE EXFOLIATOR!...Amazing exfoliator! I started using this milkfoliant exfoliator instead of the regular exfoliator because it’s more gentle on the skin and I can get away with using it everyday! ...Great exfoliator...I love pairing it with the dermalogica hyaluronic acid as well for hydration. It feels gentle on the skin but also works great at cleaning the skin!

What it is: A calming vegan exfoliating powder polishes skin while supporting the skin’s moisture barrier.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Redness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture






$29.50

This is so gentle, smells amazing, and absolutely recommend!!!...My new go to exfoliator! I was gifted by Dermalogica and I love how gentle it is so it’s good for everyday use and it leaves my skin feeling clean and fresh!

What it is: A calming powder cleanser, with AHAs, BHAs, and hyaluronic acid, that gently exfoliates to smooth and soothe skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Redness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- AHAs and BHAs: Help polish dead skin cells to reveal visibly smoother, softer skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Helps support skin’s moisture barrier.
- Coconut Milk and Oat Bran Extract: Help nourish and soothe skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one

$99.00

Gentle and effective...I’m not usually a fan of physical exfoliators but this has changed my mind! It reminds me of the Tatcha rice exfoliator but I like this one so much more! ...This was my first time trying a powder exfoliator, and I really like it. Somehow, it feels much easier to dispense the right amount without wasting any (which often happens to me with typical physical exfoliators).

What it is: A resurfacing powder that helps fight toxins and environmental triggers known to accelerate skin aging.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dullness and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Scrub

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Activated charcoal: Clears skin from toxins.
- Niacinamide: Visibly improves the appearance of enlarged pores.
- Lavender: Soothes skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban.

freshBrown Sugar Body Polish Exfoliator

ITEM: 2737930

Size: 17.2 oz / 490 g

876 Reviews

$93.00

I think the sugar formula is more gentle than salt-based ones....I have sensitive skin, and this one is gentle. Love the scent and how moisturized the skin gets.

What it is: An unrivaled, award-winning sugar body scrub that gently exfoliates and is scientifically shown to deliver 24-hour hydration for fresh, radiant skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Scrub

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Brown Sugar: Gently exfoliates and maintains moisture.
- Camelina Sativa Seed Oil: Nourishes and visibly softens skin.
- Apricot Kernel Oil: Nourishes and maintains supple skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, tricl

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