Products with Salicylic Acid

Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid that is oil-soluble, which is what allows it to work inside the pore rather than only on the surface.

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The Only Common Acid That Gets Into the Pore

Alpha hydroxy acids are water-soluble and work across the skin's surface. Salicylic acid is lipid-soluble, so it can move through sebum and act within the follicle itself — the reason it dominates products aimed at congestion, blackheads, and the look of enlarged pores. It is also structurally related to aspirin, and formulas built around it tend to read as calming rather than aggravating on oily, congested skin.

Products here include the Obagi CLENZIderm Daily Care Foam Cleanser, Obagi CLENZIderm Pore Therapy, Revision Skincare Pore Purifying Clay Mask, and Revision Skincare Purifying Cleansing Gel. Obagi's CLENZIderm range is the most salicylic-focused line we carry.

How often should salicylic acid be used?

In a rinse-off cleanser most people tolerate it daily; in a leave-on toner or serum, every other day is a sensible starting cadence.

How to shop at ELLEMES

ELLEMES is an authorized Obagi and Revision Skincare retailer, so the CLENZIderm and Revision formulas here are current stock.

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Featured Products with Salicylic Acid Reviews

Revision Skincare Brightening Facial Wash
Revision Skincare Brightening Facial Wash
4.9 (159 reviews) 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 159 reviews
$34.00
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“I been using this wash for 2 weeks now and my overall experience has been great. No fragrance from the wash, I ACTUALLY see brightening results from my dark spots, lathers well even if using a...”

— Rosa L.
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Revision Skincare Papaya Enzyme Cleanser
Revision Skincare Papaya Enzyme Cleanser
4.9 (92 reviews) 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 92 reviews
$34.00
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“I had a bad reaction to this product. Skin red, peeling and itchy for several days.”

— Susan P.
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Revision Skincare Pore Purifying Clay Mask
Revision Skincare Pore Purifying Clay Mask
4.8 (60 reviews) 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 60 reviews
$79.00
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“It really makes a difference in my skin! Thank you!”

— Holly B.
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