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.
ITEM: 1451038
Size: 3.4 oz
$48.00
For those whose face just does not react much to salicylic acid might not benefit from this product....I thought it would dry my face out due to the 2 % salicylic acid but pairing it with the belief moisturizing face cream Has been working wonders for me.
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.
$40.00
The oil is hydrating, and the salicylic acid really helps keep break outs at bay....I’ll probably go back to using a salicylic acid spot treatment gel rather than the oil.
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.
$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.
$26.00
So I can usually only use Ren’s 0.5% salicylic acid spot treatment b/c 1% & 2 % salicylic acids are too powerful for my sensitive skin. ...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.
ITEM: 2464337
Size: 0.5 oz/ 15 mL
$20.00
-2% Salicylic Acid (BHA): Helps to loosen sebum within the pores and prevents future breakouts. ...i really wanted to love this stuff after hearing a lot of good reviews, but i just don't think that salicylic acid is my friend. i love glycolic acid so i thought a product pairing them together might work for me, but nope. i didn't hate it, it felt really nice going on and wasn't irritating, so it is definitely worth a shot to try it out!
What it is: An intensive pore-clearing gel—in a travel-friendly size—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: 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.
$68.00
This EradiKate Acne Mark Fading Gel with Salicylic Acid Serum was gifted by Kate Somerville in exchange for my honest review. ...Love Salicylic acid gels!...But otherwise, this is an effective acne gel. This product is gifted by Kate Somerville.
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.
$35.00
What it is: A duo of targeted acne products that diminishes the look of redness and helps support excess sebum to reduce and prevent visible breakouts.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid (BHA): Unclogs pores to help eliminate excess oil and surface debris.
- Niacinamide: Helps minimize the appearance of pores and target excess sebum.
- Azelaic Acid: Nourishes skin and helps fade visible post-acne hyperpigmentation.
Ingredient Callouts: These products are vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and come in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: These products are formulated with
$120.00
What it is: A luxurious, hydrating face toner infused with 80 percent soothing rosewater for visibly refreshed, brightened, even, and luminous skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Rosewater Blend 80%: Hydrates, soothes, and refreshes.
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Visibly re-plumps and smooths skin with moisture.
- Salicylic Acid: Visibly smooths skin texture and balances formula’s pH.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, mineral oil, and sulfates SLS & SLES.
$19.00
I have purchased the original ones multiple times and I love how they have salicylic acid and retinol to help heal my breakouts faster. ...This has all the good stuff I love for my skin. Salicylic acid retinol and aloe Vera. Easy to apply and remove.
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