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serums with salicylic acid

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for serums with salicylic acid.

If you're looking for a way to exfoliate and hydrate at the same time, you might want to consider using a salicylic acid-based serum. These serums are designed to help you achieve these goals by delivering a small amount of the ingredient directly to your skin. Here are some of our favorites.

$7.20

If you’re looking for a good salicylic acid serum, I would highly recommend this...The salicylic Acid helped with my acne and my pores on my nose got cleared up....Salicylic acid

What it is: A nonirritating squalane-based serum formulated with salicylic acid to effectively decongest the skin and exfoliate its surface.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores and Acne and Blemishes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Decongests and exfoliates.
- 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol: Soothes.

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 percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

$52.00

Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum smooths my face and improves my skins texture....For salicylic acid serums, I have to say that this is the best I’ve tried.

What it is: A cleanly formulated serum for acne-prone skin with 100 percent natural salicylic acid and niacinamide to address blackheads, breakouts, pores, and excess oil.

Skin Type: Combination and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- All-Natural Salicylic Acid: Exfoliates, visibly refining skin’s texture.
- Niacinamide: Minimizes the look of pores.
- Grapeseed Polyphenols: Limit sebum oxidation to visibly reduce blackheads.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

$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. ...I’ve been using Peace Out Acne Serum for my sporadic breakouts. I get little pimples on my chin from mascne and I believe salicylic acid helps me combat breakouts.

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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$18.00

This has a gel like texture that is lightweight and non greasy. It contains salicylic acid and bija and willow bark extract to clean and exfoliate pores. ...I feel like these products all help a little but not much more than putting salicylic acid into your regular routine.

What it is: A daily spot serum with bija seed oil and salicylic acid (BHA), suitable for acne-prone skin, to clarify and visibly smooth troubled skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Bija Seed Oil: Helps address visible imperfections and soothes.
- Salicylic Acid: Plant-derived salicylic acid to help exfoliate dead skin cells.
- Glycerin, Rose, and Cocoa Extract: Hydrating, non-stripping formula.

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 l

$59.00

I have the opportunity to try the Symboise serum which contains salicylic acid to help treat dandruff. ...Normally If I skip hair wash my scalp gets oily flaky but that is not happening now I can get by 2-3 days without washing my hair easily. It has a salicylic acid and it’s not irritating to the scalp at all.

What it is: A daily anti-dandruff night serum that hydrates and soothes sensitive scalp overnight formulated with Salicylic Acid to help eliminate the symptoms of dandruff.


Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily


Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick


Hair Concerns:

- Dryness

- Shine

- Flaky, Dry Scalp


Key Benefits:

- Fights flakes

- Hydrates and soothes scalp and hair

- Boosts softness and shine



$52.00

I have tried several other products (well known names) with salicylic acid. I have been using it for two weeks (a sample I received). ...It’s a great product but not for my skin type I don’t think. I love that it has salicylic acid

What it is:
An oil-free face serum developed specifically for adult skins experiencing breakouts along with lines and wrinkles.

What it is formulated to do:
Gentle, hydrating formula with salicylic acid helps clear and treat acne without dryness. Potent anti-aging technology visibly improves lines, wrinkles, texture. See skin that’s clearer, smoother, and more youthful-looking.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens

What else you need to know:
Appropriate for all skin types, this product is non-acnegenic, allergy tested, 100 percent fragrance-free, and dermatologist tested.

$42.00

I am so excited for this new product, the Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum, that was just released by Glow Recipe! ...Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum is a hydrating and nourishing serum.

What it is: A powerful yet soothing AHA and BHA acid serum that gently smooths, addresses the appearance of breakouts, and visibly refines pores for clear, hydrated skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

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

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Clarity Acid Complex 10%: Visibly diminishes blemish-causing pore buildup, gently exfoliates dead skin cells, and smooths the look of bumps and fine lines.
- Strawberry: Helps reduce excess oil, exfoliate, and even the look of skin tone.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates skin by holding up to 1000 times its weight in moisture, keeping skin visibly plump.

$20.00

Also it’s powered by six percent salicylic acid and PHA that helps with my pores & acne. ...I really love all Sephora products they are very good. This vegan serum powered by six percent salicylic acid and PHA that helps tighten the look of pores and mattify skin.

What it is: An unscented, vegan serum powered by six percent salicylic acid and PHA that helps tighten the look of pores and mattify skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- BHA (Salicylic Acid): From natural origin and extracted from the gaultheria tree, this acid is known for its purifying properties.
- PHA: From natural origin and extracted from corn, this acid is known for its exfoliating properties.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and comes in recyclable packaging.

$70.00

Great Serum!...I am obsessed with the Rose Ingleton MD Blemish Control Booster Serum. Anytime I have a breakout, this is the first serum I reach for. ...Prior to this I would use salicylic acid products once the acne arrived and this prevents them from happening in the first place.

What it is: A daily blemish serum designed to calm skin and address acne breakouts for a smoother, clearer-looking complexion.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Turmeric: Fights breakouts with antibacterial properties.
- Fruit-Derived AHAs: Unclog pores.
- Niacinamide: Targets inflammation.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This clean, vegan booster serum harnesses the power of fruit-derived AHAs, turmeric, niacinamide, and flower extracts.

$75.00

No acid is a good thing...I don’t see major differences but the one thing that does impact is the acid freeness! No citrus no acid no bugs attacking my face, no smell and worry about it going bad. ...Acid FREE, Economical to use, and HELLO GLOW!!!...I've been using this product for just about a year. It is the first Acid-free vitamin C serum that I have come across.

What it is: A serum that delivers antioxidant protection, while brightening skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

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

Formulation: Serum

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate is an oxygen-stable form of vitamin C that has been shown to help improve uneven skin tone including hyperpigmentation.

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pure salicylic acid serum
“If you want real results, the Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum is for you. With 100 percent pure Salicylic Acid, this serum packs a punch for pesky pores and blackheads”
gentle exfoliator with salicylic acid
“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”
salicylic acid gels
“This works of course it would.. 2% salicylic acid right in your pimple pop definitely dries and heals it out”
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“It has teatree oil and Salicylic acid, good for acne proone skin. However, it is in oil form, so not drying”
glycolic acid moisturizers
“I love this as my go-to AHA as Glycolic Acid is a bit too much for my skin”
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“Gifted by Kate Sumerville EradiKate Clarifying acné gel cleanser with salicylic acid and prebiotic complex. This refreshing gel cleanser clears presistent acné and helps prevent future breakouts without stripping the skin”
salicylic acid body wash
“It smells incredible and makes my skin look, and feel, radiant. I love how it has salicylic acid, so it helps my skin look clearer as someone with body acne”
cosmetic acid
“please do yourself a favor and try this product. it had so many good highlighted ingredients—vitamin c, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid which is like THE elixir for that glow from within. ”
glycolic acid peels
“I LOVED the results of using the GOOPGLOW overnight peel! I didn’t love the application so much. The tingling/burning sensation when I first applied the peel was almost too much to handle”