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Salicylic Acid Cleanser - 150ml | The INKEY List

Daily breakout-busting & oil reducing cleanser

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 Stars (1,194 Reviews)
£12.00 / 150ml
Specially formulated for blemish, combination and oily-prone skin, our bestselling Salicylic Acid Cleanser is your ultimate skin-clearing facial cleanser that visibly reduces blackheads and breakouts for a clearer-looking complexion.​ ​

Gentle enough for daily use, this non-drying, exfoliating gel salicylic acid face wash helps to unclog pores and remove dirt, impurities, and excess oil leaving skin feeling deeply clean and clarified.​ ​

The hero ingredient Salicylic Acid (BHA) helps support the skin's natural exfoliation process to help clear clogged pores leaving them looking less noticeable. The addition of Zinc compound minimizes excess oils on the skin’s surface while allantoin helps to soothe and comfort breakout-prone skin.​

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Suitable for:

  • Oily Skin
  • Combination Skin
  • Normal Skin
  • Teenagers

Targets:

  • Breakouts & Blemishes
  • Excess Oil
  • Blackheads

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  • Carbon Net-Zero
  • B-Corp
  • Cruelty Free
  • Recyclable
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Fragrance Free
  • Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

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  • Before and after comparison

     Callie has used INKEY products for 2 years.

    Callie

  • Before and after comparison

    "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

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    '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

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    “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

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    "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

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    Evan is a loyal INKEY customer who uses Salicylic Acid Cleanser with Glucoside Serum and Beta Hydroxy Acid in his skincare recipe.

    Evan

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    “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 1,194 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 897 Total 4 star reviews: 174 Total 3 star reviews: 36 Total 2 star reviews: 31 Total 1 star reviews: 56
Reviews Summary
Customers say this cleanser feels gentle yet effective on their skin. Many reviews mention it helps with texture and breakouts while keeping skin feeling soft, not stripped. Common feedback includes its effectiveness for oily skin types and ability to help with blackheads. While most find it lathers well with enough water, some note it takes more product to create foam. Reviews are largely positive about its long-lasting value, though a few recent reviews mention concerns about formula changes. Users particularly appreciate that it works well for daily use without causing irritation.
1,194 reviews
  • Candace O.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Mini Salicylic Acid Cleanser - 60ml
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 35 - 44
    Skin Type Combination
    Skin Concerns Redness, Breakouts, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness
    Sensitive Skin Friendly? Yes
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    18 hours ago
    Great for reducing breakouts

    I always use this during a particular week of the month when I am prone to breakouts. It does leave my skin a bit drier than the other cleanser that I use, but it make sense if it's going to keep those breakouts at bay. I don't recommend this as an everyday wash, just when needed.

  • Alejandra C.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Salicylic Acid Cleanser - 150ml
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 25 - 34
    Skin Type Combination
    Skin Concerns Breakouts, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, Oiliness, Blackheads
    Sensitive Skin Friendly? Yes
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Yesterday
    Perfect cleanser

    Perfect every day cleanser. It helps remove all the make up and it helps preventing breakouts

  • Rochelle G.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Salicylic Acid Cleanser - 150ml
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 25 - 34
    Skin Type Combination
    Skin Concerns Hyperpigmentation, Blackheads, Acne Scars, Oiliness, Dryness
    Sensitive Skin Friendly? Yes
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Yesterday
    Great for acne-prone skin!

    I have been using this wash for almost a year and a half. I can’t imagine not using this ever again. I was using this wrong for a while because I have ADHD and sometimes instructions that you would think would be clearly understood by everyone are harder for us neurodivergents to decode. Like I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to wet my face before I used this stuff. That seems silly but I really wasn’t sure because you never know lol so I eventually looked at the video they have of their model using it. I actually think I gave a review on this already, but this time when I re-purchased, I bought other skincare routine products along with it! I used to use this every morning and night. Then I realized it wasn’t the best with retinol. So I just use this once in the morning. I have used tretinoin the entire time I’ve used this face wash, and I think they both work well to help the skin. I took a break from tretinoin (pictures 1&2) and I did my normal skin routine but without that. My skin still looked very very good. But when I started using tretinoin again and azelaic acid 15% and I think this face wash works with the azelaic acid very well. Now that I use all of these together (pics 3,4,5) , I still have blackheads, and I get breakouts from hormones but there’s wayyy less. My face is less oily. And my inflammatory breakouts clear up way quicker. Just know that no matter what other strong topical I was using for my acne, this face wash has consistently kept my face clear even I…