Salicylic Acid
Salicylic Acid is a preservative and keratolytic ingredient. It’s in 508 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, exfoliant and shampoo. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Salicylic acid.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
A beta-hydroxy acid related to willow bark compounds. Loosens dead surface skin; also used in small amounts as a preservative.
What it does
Contains Salicylic Acid: antidandruff
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Salicylic Acid: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Salicylic Acid: keratolytic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Salicylic Acid: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Salicylic Acid: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Salicylic Acid: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37595, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as acidum salicylicum, beta hydroxy acid and bha salicylic acid.
Products that contain Salicylic Acid
The INKEY List
360° Acne Clearing Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Acne Biotic Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Murad
Acne Control Clarifying Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Acne Control Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Thayers
Acne Pads with Salicylic Acid: 2% BHA Toner Pads
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Acne Relief Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Acne Serum to Treat and Prevent Blemishes
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Differin
Acne-Clearing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Fructis
Acondicionador Hair Food Aguacate
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Age Bright Clearing Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Age Defender Dual Action Exfoliating Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Age Defying Classic Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid
Mad Hippie
AHA + BHA Milk Serum
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
AHA BHA Blemish Control Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tocobo
AHA BHA Lemon Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Fructis
Aloe Hydro Bomb Kräftigendes Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Peter Thomas Roth
Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Peter Thomas Roth
Anti-Aging Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Anti-boutons Masque Nettoyant 2-en-1
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Anti-Dandruff Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Anti-Everything Solid Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Anti-Schuppen Shampoo Wasserminze & Bambus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Apple Cider Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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