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
CeraVe
CeraVe SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Champo Fuerza & Brillo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Champú anticaída
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Fenty Skin
Cherry Dub BHA Toner with Salicylic Acid + Aloe Juice
Toner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Fenty Skin
Cherry Dub Blah 2 Bright 5% AHA Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Body Shop
Chinese Ginseng & Rice Clarifying Polishing Mask
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
clairol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid
Facetheory
ClariCleanse AHA & BHA Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
CLARIFYING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Clarifying Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Clarifying Daily Facial Cleanser with Niacinamide
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Clarifying Do-Over Peel
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
PanOxyl
Clarifying Exfoliant
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Medik8
Clarifying Foam
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
Clarifying Lotion 1.0
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Clarins
ClarinsMen Shampooing Douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pixi
Clarity Acid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
pixi
Clarity Tonic
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Muji
Cleansing balm (Dullness)
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Biore
Clear & Breathable Cooling Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Clear & Care Waschgel (3 in 1, für unreine Haut)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Almay
Clear Complexion Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Almay
Clear Complexion Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
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