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.
ITEM: 2495687
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL
$9.69
Salicylic acid...If you’re looking for a good salicylic acid serum, I would highly recommend this...My favourite Salicylic acid...I find this salicylic acid 2% Anhydrous Solution far superior to the ordinarys other Salicylic acid 2% solution (the clear bottle).
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.
Size: 1.01 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2535615
$57.00
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.
$125.00
Just want to mention it is slightly drying but not much at all especially considering it contains salicylic acid....Gentle enough for everyday use so you’re getting in a nice dose of salicylic acid & niacinamide everyday. After using this product for over a year, I can confidently say it’s one of the major contributors to healing my post-acne marks and calming down active pimples.
What it is: A serum that helps prevent breakouts, while reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness and Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Serum
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Helps clear clogged follicles.
- Age Bright™ Complex: Promotes the appearance of a brighter, more even skin tone.
- Phytoactives from Resurrection Plant: Hydrate and smooth skin.
ITEM: 2156685
Size: 3.4 oz/ 100 mL
$200.00
I liked using this serum for dark spots. It has some great ingredients, like salicylic acid and white birch. ...Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution is packed with awesome ingredients of ACTIVATED C · BUFFERED SALICYLIC ACID · PEONY EXTRACT. My skin glowed after using this product for several weeks.
What it is: A brightening face serum that helps reduce the look of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and post-acne marks.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Activated C (a Potent form of Vitamin C): Reduces the look of dark spots and visibly evens skin tone.
- White Birch Extract: Evens skin tone.
- Peony Extract: Helps protect against oxidative damage.
$49.00
What it is: An acne-fighting serum, now with an improved formula powered by a potent two percent dose of salicylic acid, to visibly reduce and prevent of breakouts in as little as 24 hours.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Formulation: Lightweight Serum
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid 2%: Visibly reduces acne blemishes and prevents new ones from appearing.
- Niacinamide and Vitamin C: Brighten the look of dark spots and even skin's appearance.
- Triluronic Acid: Is a powerful, soothing hydrator that keeps skin moisturized and calm.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing
ITEM: 2804086
Size: 8 oz / 240 ml
$18.90
Body serum...The ordinary launched a new body serum, this serum is perfect for exfoliating the skin since it contains salicylic acid. ...I’m thrilled with The Ordinary’s new Salicylic Acid 0.5% Body Serum. It’s an effective exfoliator that targets pore congestion and smooths skin texture without being harsh.
What it is: An exfoliating body serum that fights acne blemishes while visibly smoothing texture.
Skin Type: Combination and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Redness and Acne and Blemishes
Fragrance Description: Fragrance free
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: A BHA that exfoliates within pores to target acne blemishes.
- Sarcosine: An amino acid derivative that targets uneven texture and pore appearance.
Ingredient Callouts: It is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
$66.00
Serum...I’ve been using the Caudalie Vinopure Acne Serum and it’s a game changer. Lightweight gel texture, absorbs instantly, and noticeably reduces breakouts thanks to salicylic acid. ...I’ve been reaching for the Caudalie Vinopure Salicylic Acid Serum lately, and honestly—it’s a gentle game-changer for my occasional breakouts.
Skin Type: Combination and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes and Oiliness
Formulation: Liquid
What Else You Need to Know: This cleanly formulated serum for acne-prone skin has 100 percent natural salicylic acid and niacinamide to address blackheads, breakouts, pores, and excess oil.
$50.00
Love this product, helps clear my skin and the cica in it is very soothing. The salicylic acid helps fight acne and the retinol helps increase cell turnover so this is great for the acne prone folks!!...I think this retinol is great and it’s good if you wanna get some skincare as a treat! It has salicylic acid in it too so good if you have acne prone skin
What it is: A gentle daily retinol serum with soothing cica that visibly smooths away dead skin cells and build up from pores to reveal a clearer complexion.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Lightweight Serum
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Retinol: Visibly improves rough skin texture, wrinkles, elasticity, and firmness.
- Salicylic Acid: Clears buildup from pores.
- Centella Asiatica: Soothes 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 c
$122.00
I've tried working with two ingredients throughout this process: salicylic acid...This is an excellent exfoliant containing both Glycolic acid and salicylic acid - at a pH that actually allows exfoliation to occur!
What it is: A high-tech 10% AHA/1% BHA gel that resurfaces dull, congested skin by gently lifting away dead skin cells, dramatically improving the appearance of pores, blemishes, fine lines, and wrinkles.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Dullness
Formulation: Lightweight Serum
Highlighted Ingredients:
- T.L.C. Framboos™ AHA Blend: Resurfaces and exfoliates skin for a smoother-, more even-looking complexion.
- Salicylic Acid (BHA): Loosens sebum to unclog pores while soothing skin.
ITEM: 2425189
Size: 1.0/30
$216.00
This serum cannot be used over acids , it burns the skin. ...I used SkinCeuticals and did NOT love how it made my skin look (glossy and inflamed), however I did notice results after some time (definitely a nice glow however increased redness) I also started getting some pimples with that one so I had to add a 2% salicylic acid treatment, which just upended the balance I had in my skin previously.
What it is: A safe, gentle face serum that contains a total concentration of 5 percent vitamin C to reduce the visible signs of uneven pigmentation and visibly improve skin tone.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Zinc: Activates and transports vitamin C effectively into the skin.
- Aloe Vera and Hyaluronic Acid: Provide intensive moisture and hydration.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: This serum contains a unique mixture of vitamin C.
