Salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid that has been used for centuries to treat acne and other skin problems. Today, it's one of the most popular ingredients in anti-acne products. Here are some great options for salicylic acid gels.
$26.00
This works of course it would.. 2% salicylic acid right in your pimple pop definitely dries and heals it out! ...I usually don’t have luck with salicylic acid but this works!
What it is: A rapid-action formula with two percent salicylic acid to fight breakouts and visibly improve blemish-prone skin in as little as 24 hours.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Oiliness, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Unclogs pores and targets breakouts.
- Glycolic Acid: Visibly resurfaces skin and discourages the appearance of post-acne marks.
- Aloe: Calms, soothes, and nourishes skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
$68.00
Love Salicylic acid gels!...But otherwise, this is an effective acne gel. This product is gifted by Kate Somerville....love this brand products so much. 2% Salicylic Acid: Helps diminish breakouts and prevent future acne while encouraging natural, gentle exfoliation to unclog pores and slough away dead skin.
What it is: A gel formula to prevent breakouts and visibly diminish post-acne marks in as little as three days while restoring the skin barrier.
Skin Type: Combination and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Acne/Blemishes
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 2% Salicylic Acid: Diminishes the appearance of breakouts and prevents future acne.
- Prebiotic Complex: Balances and restores skin’s protective microbiome barrier.
- Niacinamide: Visibly evens skin tone from post-acne marks and improves the appearance of pores.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also cruelty-free.
ITEM: 2532182
Size: 4 oz/ 120 mL
$44.00
For a cleanser, it’s a little bit on the pricier side. It has one percent salicylic acid, which is a nice addition to the acids in other skincare products. ...Gifted by Kate Sumerville EradiKate Clarifying acné gel cleanser with salicylic acid and prebiotic complex.
What it is: A one percent salicylic acid gel cleanser expertly formulated to target persistent acne and protect the skin barrier without over-drying.
Skin Type: Combination and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Acne/Blemishes
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Fights acne and clogged pores.
- Prebiotic Complex: Balances and restores skin’s protective microbiome barrier.
- Niacinamide: Minimizes and tightens the appearance of pores.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also cruelty-free.
$15.00
Using it with the glycolic acid toner has really helped my and residual redness. ...I’m not sure what ingredients are in this that actually fight acne but most acne washes contain ingredients like salicylic acid which don’t work for me, it’s too rough on my skin.
What it is: A clarifying face wash formulated with salicylic acid and thyme extract to help improve the look of troubled skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes, Pores, and Oiliness
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Exfoliates to help shed pore-clogging dead skin cells.
- Thyme Extract: Clarifies.
- Aloe Vera: Lightly hydrates and soothes.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of oil. This product is also cruelty-free.
$40.00
It has teatree oil and Salicylic acid, good for acne proone skin. However, it is in oil form, so not drying...The oil is hydrating, and the salicylic acid really helps keep break outs at bay.
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive
What it is:
A quick-absorbing, medicated dry oil to clear congested pores, treat and prevent acne, and smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for clearer, smoother skin.
Solutions for:
- Acne and blemishes
- Blackheads
- Pores
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With 1.5 percent salicylic acid, this fast-acting, quick-drying, medicated oil clears acne and blackhead-causing buildup and debris from congested pores for smoother, blemish-free skin.
$23.50
I was pleasantly surprised by this cleansing gel. I like that it has Salicylic Acid in the product and I feel like my face feels really clean after using it. ...But with this, I think it’s getting my skin back to normal because of the salicylic acid in it! It is very liquidity but it does foam up a bit.
What it is: A refreshing cleanser with two percent salicylic acid that clears the look of blemishes and targets future breakouts.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid and Acetyl Glucosamine: Remove dead skin cells that can contribute to clogged pores.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates. This product is also gluten-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This refreshing cleanser with two percent salicylic acid clears the look of blemishes, absorbs oil, and unclogs pores. After use, skin feels fresh, soft, and smooth.
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ITEM: 1451038
Size: 3.4 oz
$48.00
-2% Salicylic Acid (BHA): Helps to loosen sebum within the pores and prevents future breakouts. ...For those whose face just does not react much to salicylic acid might not benefit from this product.
What it is: An intensive pore-clearing gel combining maximum-strength two percent salicylic acid (BHA) with a potent 10 percent glycolic acid complex (AHA) to target acne.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid (BHA) 2%: Visibly reduces acne blemishes and discourages future breakouts.
- Glycolic Acid Complex (AHA) 10%, Licorice, and Arnica: Reduce the appearance of uneven skin tone and texture.
- Aloe Vera: Visibly soothes skin.
ITEM: 2644177
Size: 10 Acne Day Dots / 10 Acne Night Dots
$19.00
This has all the good stuff I love for my skin. Salicylic acid retinol and aloe Vera. Easy to apply and remove. ...I’ve used non-medicated ones in the last, but definitely think the added salicylic acid in these ones helps greatly! I love this pack in particular, as it contains patches for both day and night!
What it is: A set of 10 original acne dots and 10 sheer, under-makeup dots combining Hydrocolloid Polymer Technology and actives to zap visible breakouts in six hours or less.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Redness and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Mask
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Encapsulated Salicylic Acid: Penetrates pores to target acne blemishes and blackheads.
- Retinol (Retinyl Acetate/Vitamin A): Promotes clear-looking skin.
- Aloe Vera Leaf Extract: Gently soothes dry skin to minimize the appearance of redness.
Ingredient Callouts: These products are vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Fight acne day
$34.00
This is a good salicylic acid treatment that doesn’t irritate my skin, I just use a little bit on affected areas and this light serum dries up the blemish. ...Most importantly, it doesn’t dry my skin like some salicylic acid products do. It contains beneficial Niacinamide, Vitamin C, and Triluronic Acid (which I hadn’t heard of before now).
What it is: A silicone- and fragrance-free acne serum that contains highly potent 2% salicylic acid to visibly target and treat breakouts.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Formulation: Lightweight Serum
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 2% Salicylic Acid: Visibly clears acne blemishes and prevents new ones from forming.
- Niacinamide and Vitamin C: Brightens the look of dark spots and evens the skin's appearance.
- Triluronic Acid: A powerful soothing hydrator that helps keep skin moisturized and calm.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
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$10.00
I was a user of the Ordinary 2% Salicylic Acid Cleanser, but when it was sold out, I decided to try this.
What it is: A groundbreaking cleanser clinically shown to visibly reduce breakouts. It targets all forms of acne, including Malassezia folliculitis ("fungal acne").
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid (BHA) 2%: Decongests pores, mopping up excess oil and surface debris.
- Niacinamide 2%: Visibly minimizes pores and prevents sebum buildup.
- Azelaic Acid 1%: Fights bacteria and diminishes the appearance of post-acne scars.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.