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

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF
SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF
4.5 (65 reviews) 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 65 reviews
$185.00
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“I’m excited to introduce Silymarin CF to my oily and blemish-prone patients! Often this type of patient will go without an antioxidant due to concern about a breakout, but this oil-free formula is the perfect solution because it provides environmental protection as well as reduces skin oiliness.”

— Lauren
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SkinBetter Science Refining Foam Cleanser
SkinBetter Science Refining Foam Cleanser
4.5 (24 reviews) 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews
$26.00
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Revision Skincare Triple-Action Exfoliator
Revision Skincare Triple-Action Exfoliator
4.6 (25 reviews) 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews
$75.00
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— SALEM A.
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