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Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Cleanser
A face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
INR 269.00 · checked 26 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
- Acne & blemishes
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Apply on wet face. Pour an appropriate quantity into wet hands, rub together into a light lather, and massage into face. Rinse thoroughly. When to use: When to use: AM & PM. Everyday.
Caution
Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should not use this product without consulting their healthcare provider first.
What's inside
Ingredients List
7 trigger at least one check · 26 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
Benefits
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.
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Oleate, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lactate
Exfoliating4
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
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 Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →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 →Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Cleansing, Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate →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 →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 →Xylitylglucoside
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Learn more about Xylitylglucoside →PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate →
Dupes
- Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 5% Cleanser79% match
- The Inkey List Salicylic Acid Cleanser78% match
- Minimalist Alpha Lipoic + Glycolic 7% Cleanser78% match
- The Derma Co 2% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash with Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel64% match
- Pilgrim 3% AHA + BHA + PHA Detan Gel Face Wash63% match
- The Derma Co 2% Sali-Cinamide Anti-Acne Face Wash62% match