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.
$69.00
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. ...But otherwise, this is an effective acne gel. This product is gifted by Kate Somerville....Love Salicylic acid gels!
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.
$16.00
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. ...Using it with the glycolic acid toner has really helped my and residual redness.
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.
ITEM: 2644177
Size: 10 Acne Day Dots / 10 Acne Night Dots
$20.00
I love these dots and how they blend in with my skin seamlessly. They have salicylic acid so it helps bring down my acne over night and doesn’t leave any weird marks in the morning. ...I’ve been searching for some patches with salicylic acid and these have been perfect! I love that it includes day and night patches ones are sheer while the others are medicated.
What it is: Set of 10 original and 10 ultra-thin acne patches that combine clean hydrocolloid polymer technology and actives to minimize the look of breakouts.
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.
$49.00
Light but hydrating. I enjoy the gel consistency....I am so happy I found this water gel!! I had been dealing with a fungal acne breakout (totally random and changed my entire skin) but this has helped clear it up on my face and neck, it On my chest!
What it is: This gel moisturizer hydrates and cleanses skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Helps exfoliate, visibly refine, and smooth.
- Sustained Release Hyaluronic Acid: Enhances skin's ability to attract and hold water within its surface for intense, long-lasting hydration.
- Korean Red Pine Extract: Interrupts bacteria signals that can lead to visibly irritated skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, oxybenzone, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This gel moisturi
$95.00
What it is: A quick and complete routine that targets blemishes and blackheads with pore-clearing salicylic acid, sulfur, retinoids, and lactic acid.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Redness, and Acne and Blemishes
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Retinoid Complex: Minimizes the look of pores, addresses visible signs of aging, and helps skin appear clear and smooth.
- Salicylic and Lactic Acids: Salicylic acid dissolves sebum buildup, minimizing the appearance of pores and combating breakouts, while lactic acid visibly clarifies the skin, exfoliating away pore-clogging debris that can lead to acne and blackheads.
$26.00
Used to using other face mists for acne control but they don't contain actives like Clearly Acne Mist. Love that it has salicylic acid along with other hydrating ingredients. ...This is the best hypochlorous acid spray I’ve tried since it has salicylic acid as well.
What it is: A triple-acid blend skin mist that cares for acne-prone skin, targets future breakouts, soothes redness, and visibly improves texture over time.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Uneven Textures, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Formulation: Mist
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 2% Salicylic Acid: Clinically shown to unclog pores and absorb excess sebum.
- Hypochlorous Acid: Defends against acne-causing flora.
- Glycolic Acid: Visibly retexturizes, brightens, and refreshes lackluster skin.
$80.00
What it is: A gentle foam cleanser formulated for the specific skin needs of deeper skin tones.
Skin Type: Combination and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dark Spots, and Dullness and Uneven Skin Tone
Formulation: Lightweight Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Softens dead skin cells and deeply cleanses the 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, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is cruelty-free.
$36.00
What it is: A hardworking hyperpigmentation treatment and vitamin C serum that targets the look of dark spots for a more even, visibly brighter complexion.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin C: Helps nourish skin cells and reduces dark spots.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Traps moisture within the skin, giving it a dewy, hydrated appearance.
- Kojic Acid: Exfoliates and reduces and helps prevent the look of dark spots.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of hydroquinone. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.