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 21, 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
Fekkai
Shea Butter Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ole Henriksen
Silkfoliant Gentle Tri-Acid Exfoliating Toner for Dark Spots
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Renee Rouleau
Skin Correcting Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Versed
Skin Refine Gentle Pore-Clearing Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Dermalogica
Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
SkinActive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
SkinActive Tonique végétal hydratant à l’extrait d’aloe
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Garnier
Sleek & Shine Smoothing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Solution micellaire
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Glow Recipe
Strawberry BHA Pore-Smooth Blur Drops
Serum · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Strawberry Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
MAC
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control
Foundation · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance 24Hr Luminous Lift Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer NC11
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Murad
Sulfur Mask for Acne
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Bubble
Super Clear Blemish Prevention Serum 2% Salicylic Acid
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Peach & Lily
Super Reboot Resurfacing Mask | AHA & BHA Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Bumps & Uneven Textured Skin , Serum Complex for Luminous Skin
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Extra Dry Skin
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Extra Dry Skin , Serum Complex for Luminous Skin
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Normal Skin
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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