Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% Salicylic Acid

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Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% Salicylic Acid

A chemical exfoliant built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for controlling oil and refining pores.

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Brand price

USD 37.00 · checked 8 Oct 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

  • Acne & blemishes
  • Redness & rosacea
  • Large pores

How to use

Gently apply using fingers or a cotton pad over entire face and neck, including the eye area (avoid lash line and eyelids) after cleansing and toning. Do not rinse. Start Slowly: Apply every other day and note skin's response. Then use up to twice daily. For daytime, always finish with SPF 30+ . For nighttime, follow with the rest of your routine .

Caution

If you have a salicylate allergy, check with your physician before using any products that contain salicylic acid.

What's inside

Ingredients List

1 trigger at least one check · 8 trigger none

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WaterSkin Conditioning
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MethylpropanediolSolvent
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Butylene GlycolHumectant
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  • Hydrating
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Salicylic AcidPreservative
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  • BHA
  • Salicylic acid
  • Acne Fighting
  • Exfoliating
  • Oil Control
  • Pore Refining
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Polysorbate 20Cleansing
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  • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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Camellia Oleifera Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning
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Sodium HydroxideBuffering
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Tetrasodium EDTAChelating
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PhenoxyethanolPreservative
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Key Ingredients

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 20

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Salicylic acid1

    The BHA used in acne treatment.

    Salicylic Acid

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Polysorbate 20

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