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Dot & Key
Cica + Salicylic Acid Face Wash for Oily Skin
A face wash built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and soothing irritation.
Brand price
INR 375.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Redness & rosacea
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Large pores
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Squeeze out a small amount Apply to wet face Massage gently for 20 seconds Rinse & pat dry Follow with toner, serum & moisturizer
Caution
Avoid the eye area, as the skin there is delicate and more prone to irritation.
What's inside
Ingredients List
9 trigger at least one check · 24 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Tocopherol, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation7
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Acne Fighting3
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Oil Control5
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Zinc PCA
Pore Refining4
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tocopherol
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
May Worsen Irritation5
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol, Camphor, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Eczema4
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Benzyl Alcohol, Camphor, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil
May Worsen Rosacea3
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Camphor, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
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 →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 →Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing, Cleansing
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing, Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →
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