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Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% CleanserA face wash built around Niacinamide and BHA, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
INR 399.00 · checked 6 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
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetamide MEA, Betaine, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium PCA, Sorbitol, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Glycerin, Linolenic Acid, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Wheat Germ Acid
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 Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocoyl Sarcosine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Linolenic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyacrylate-33, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Collagen Amino Acids, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Wheat Germ Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
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
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Green Tea Extract
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
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
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
Humectant
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
0 / 0
- 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.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Betaine →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 →Sodium PCA
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Learn more about Sodium PCA →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Lactic Acid
Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Lactic Acid →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →
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The Inkey List
Salicylic Acid Cleanser