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Salicylic Acid Oil Control Face WashMinimalist
Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% CleanserA face wash built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
INR 224.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 269.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Betaine, Glycerin, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Betaine, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Betaine, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Panthenol, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Decyl Glucoside (in both products)
Cleansing
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Xylitylglucoside (in both products)
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol (in both products)
Humectant
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Skin Conditioning
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Decyl Glucoside (in both products)
Cleansing
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Xylitylglucoside (in both products)
Humectant
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate (in both products)
Emulsifying
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- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside is the product obtained from the condensation of decyl alcohol with glucose
Learn more about Decyl Glucoside →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Xylitylglucoside
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Learn more about Xylitylglucoside →Anhydroxylitol
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
D-Xylitol, 1,4-Anhydro-
Learn more about Anhydroxylitol →Xylitol
Anti-seborrheic, Deodorant, Flavouring, Humectant, Humectant
Xylitol is the pentahydric alcohol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Xylitol →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →
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The Inkey List
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