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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 — Salicylic Acid Powder Exfoliator for Pores, Spots & Uneven Skin Tone | Rice Enzyme + BHA | Gentle Enough for Daily Use

ITEM: 2002087

Size: 2.6oz/73 grams

5.1K Reviews

$99.00

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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. ...A rice based powder exfoliant that is not harsh on skin but is loaded with Brightening Agents like phytic acid, rice bran. It also exfoliates and smoothens the rough skin texture as it has papaya enzyme and salicylic acid.

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

Also with the addition of salicylic acid, I feel that it has been helping with my acne prone skin! ...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

My Go To Exfoliator for Hard to Manage KP...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.

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.

$38.00

Holy Grail Exfoliator!!...The combo of physical and chemical exfoliator is gentle and effective at the same time-leaves my skin silky smooth!!...Best exfoliator I've ever used!...I also have super sensitive skin, but it's a really gentle exfoliator. Highly recommend!

What it is: A dual-action exfoliator that smooths and polishes skin to reveal a natural glow; lactic acid and fruit enzymes clean clogged pores in as little as one use.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

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

Formulation: Scrub

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Papaya, Pineapple, and Pumpkin Enzymes: Naturally enhance skin exfoliation without overdrying.
- Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, and Silica: Lactic and salicylic acid provide chemical exfoliation while natural ingredient silica works to physically exfoliate dead skin cells from the surface.

$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.

$51.00

What it is: A daily micro-exfoliating foam that reveals brighter-looking, baby-soft skin in as fast as 30 seconds.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Mandelic Acid: Visibly brightens and accelerates skin-cell turnover.
- Panthenol: Hydrates and supports the skin barrier.
- Fermented Lemon Peel: Gently exfoliates to smooth and soften skin.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

Living ProofScalp Care Exfoliator

ITEM: 2791366

Size: 3.4 oz/ 100 ml

115 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

$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

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






$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.

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