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 22, 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
L’Oréal
Kérastase Bain Elixir Ultime
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Kojic Acid Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Kojic Acid Turmeric Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Naturium
KP Body Scrub & Mask
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’après-shampooing hydratant Lait d’amande nourricier
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oreal Men Expert
L’Oreal Men Expert, Hydra Energetic Wake-up Effect Face Wash, 100 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’Oreal Paris Elseve 6 Mucizevi Yağ Besleyici Şampuan
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’ORÉAL Professionnel LISS UNLIMITED
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’Oréal Professionnel Serioxyl GlucoBoost
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Solution Acne Toner
Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Lait Démaquillant végétal hydratant à l’Extrait d’Aloe
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Yves rocher
Lait hydratant fermeté 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Lift + Lissage immédiat Gel-Crème Sublime Regard
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
LIPIKAR Huile Lavante Relipidante Anti-irritations
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
liquid peelfoliant
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Garnier
LISCI CHERATINA Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Liso & Brillo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Lotion tonique fraîcheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Ma/my Purecalmille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Mangue coriandre - bain douche énergie
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Marine Hyaluronics
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Mario Badescu
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
l-oreal
Masque nourrissant hair food banane
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Matte Sunscreen Face Stick with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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