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Salicylic Acid CleanserMinimalist
Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% CleanserA face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 15.00 · checked 26 Sept 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.
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Coconut Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Tocopherol
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 Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Acid, Glyceryl Oleate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
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
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
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
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate (in both products)
Emulsifying
0 / 0
- 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
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides (in both products)
Emulsifying
Water (in both products)
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 (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Humectant
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate (in both products)
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.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →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 →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 →PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate →PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Emulsifying
Mono-, di- and triglycerides, C8-10, ethoxylated (6 mol EO average molar ratio)
Learn more about PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →Zinc PCA
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA is a zinc salt.
Learn more about Zinc PCA →
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