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Salicylic Acid Cleanser - 150ml

Daily breakout-busting & oil reducing cleanser

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 Stars (1,299 Reviews)
£9.60 £12.00 / 150ml

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What you get: Bestselling daily salicylic acid cleanser for blemish-prone, oily and combination skin. Visibly reduces breakouts, blackheads and excess oil.  

Why it works: 2% Salicylic Acid exfoliates inside pores to unclog and reduce breakouts. Zinc helps control oil. Allantoin soothes and calms skin.

How it feels: Lightweight gel texture. Skin feels clean, fresh and balanced - never tight or stripped.

When to use: AM and PM. Gently massage onto damp skin, then rinse. If you love a double cleanse - use this foaming cleanser as your second. 

Suitable for:

  • Oily skin
  • Combination skin
  • Normal skin
  • Teenagers
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Targets:

  • Breakouts & blemishes
  • Excess oil
  • Blackheads

Awards & Features

  • Glamour Award
  • Vouge Award
  • This Morning
  • Grazia Feature

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  • Order by 8pm December 19th (Express)

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  • • 2% Salicylic Acid and Zinc to reduce oil and clear blemishes.
  • • For oily, combination and blemish-prone skin.

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  • Before and after showing results of Salicylic Acid Cleanser - 150ml

     Callie has used INKEY products for 2 years.

    Callie

  • Before and after showing results of Salicylic Acid Cleanser - 150ml

    "An amazing product! I struggled with hormonal and fungal acne for years and this is the only product that really changed how I feel about my skin."

    Safa

  • Before and after showing results of Salicylic Acid Cleanser - 150ml
    'I’ve always found it hard to find a routine to manage my dry but acne prone skin. These products helped reduce my inflammation, whilst also keeping my skin really hydrated and glowing.' @ charlotterowe26

    Charlotte

  • Before and after showing results of Salicylic Acid Cleanser - 150ml

    “Now after almost 4 months, my skin has started to feel good. I am free of active acne. Not to mention I had stubborn acne vulgaris. The INKEY List’s products helped me to get rid of stubborn active acne. Salicylic Acid Cleanser helped me majorly.” 

    Shefana

  • Before and after showing results of Salicylic Acid Cleanser - 150ml

    "They are working!! I am very happy with the results with INKEY". Samantha has been using Salicylic Acid Cleanser and Succinic Acid Treatment for 4 weeks.

    Samantha

  • Before and after showing results of Salicylic Acid Cleanser - 150ml
    Evan is a loyal INKEY customer who uses Salicylic Acid Cleanser with Glucoside Serum and Beta Hydroxy Acid in his skincare recipe.

    Evan

  • Before and after showing results of Salicylic Acid Cleanser - 150ml
    “Hello INKEY List my name is Aisha, and I love love your brand. I just want to know what the hell is in your Tranexamic acid serum” Aisha has been using Salicylic Acid Cleanser and Tranexamic Acid Serum.

    Aisha

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 1,299 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 978 Total 4 star reviews: 193 Total 3 star reviews: 38 Total 2 star reviews: 32 Total 1 star reviews: 58
Reviews Summary
Customers say this cleanser effectively addresses skin concerns while being gentle. Many reviews mention its success with blackheads and breakouts without causing dryness. Frequent comments highlight its suitability for daily use and effectiveness in double cleansing routines. While most find it works well for oily and combination skin types, some note it's best used selectively on specific areas. The texture receives praise for being lightweight and easy to apply. Several mention becoming repeat purchasers, with many on their multiple bottles.
1,299 reviews
  • Jamie
    Verified Reviewer
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    Salicylic Acid Cleanser - 150ml
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Yesterday
    Cleared my skin in under a fortnight

    I recently noticed red, greasy, itchy, scaly skin on either side of my nose (see pics) and read that salicylic acid helps with seborrhoeic dermatitis so I thought I'd give this a go.

    I used it as a facial cleanser twice daily for a week then once a day in the shower and saw a massive improvement (see pics). The skin is smooth, non-greasy, no longer flakes and the redness and itch have gone.

    It foams fairly well and has very little odour but sometimes leaves my skin a bit dry and tight, in which case I use a little Omega Water Cream afterwards as a moisturiser. Highly recommend this product.

  • Lyndsey H.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Supersize Salicylic Acid Cleanser - 300ml
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 35 - 44
    Skin Type Combination
    Skin Concerns Breakouts, Blackheads
    Do you have sensitive skin, and was this product suitable for you?” I have sensitive skin and it was suitable
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    Great product

    I started to get acne on my cheeks and was struggling to find anything strong enough to clear it. Using this as one step in my double cleansing routine has really helped to get my acne under control without overdrying.

    Only issue is I really hate the smell, it's like a chemical coffee scent which is the only reason I removed a star

  • Stephanie K.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Supersize Salicylic Acid Cleanser - 300ml
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 65+
    Skin Type Combination
    Skin Concerns Breakouts, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Blackheads, Oiliness, Texture
    Sensitive Skin Friendly? Yes
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    Love this cleanser

    Started using this cleanser when my previous extremely expensive product ran out ,I saw the ingredients were the same so this inkey list one is a no brainer !