salicylic acid
strong evidence
Is it worth it?
Well-established BHA exfoliant for acne and flaking.
Available across 31 products from $6.99 to $98.00 — the cheapest delivers the same active.
How it interacts with conditions
When to use it
Evening (PM) — it's an active that can sensitize skin to sun.
Don't layer in the same routine slot with: adapalene, benzoyl peroxide, coal tar.
Products with salicylic acid
- Stridex Maximum Strength PadsStridex · Budget · Made in USA$6.99$3.50/oz
- The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% SolutionThe Ordinary · Budget · Made in Canada$7.00$1.75/oz
- Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne WashNeutrogena · Budget · Made in USA$8.99$1.50/oz
- The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling SolutionThe Ordinary · Budget · Made in Canada$9.50$2.38/oz
- Salicylic Acid 12% Urea CreamGeneric · Budget · Made in Various$9.99$5.88/oz
- Neutrogena T/Sal Scalp Build-Up ControlNeutrogena · Budget · Made in USA$9.99$1.25/oz
- PanOxyl PM Overnight Spot PatchesPanOxyl · Budget · Made in USA$9.99$19.98/oz
- The Inkey List Beta Hydroxy Acid SerumThe Inkey List · Budget · Made in UK$10.99$10.99/oz
- Jason Dandruff Relief ShampooJason · Budget · Made in USA$11.99$1.50/oz
- Gold Bond Multi-Symptom Psoriasis ReliefGold Bond · Budget · Made in USA$11.99$7.05/oz
- Cetaphil Gentle Clear CleanserCetaphil · Budget · Made in Canada$11.99$2.00/oz
- The Inkey List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp TreatmentThe Inkey List · Budget · Made in UK$13.00$7.65/oz
Not medical advice — consult a dermatologist. Conditions are self-declared and never diagnosed by this app.