COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser

COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser — Exfoliating Cleanser with 0.5% Salicylic Acid for Acne

Looking for a pore-clearing cleanse without the sting? This airy gel-cream foam uses 0.5% salicylic acid (BHA) to lift impurities, curb excess oil and smooth texture day by day. A straightforward, effective pick for combination and oily skin from the first wash.

What Makes It Different? An intelligent blend: 0.5% salicylic acid teams up with tea tree oil and willow bark water, supported by glycerin for comfort. It decongests without stripping and helps prevent new spots and blackheads.

Key Benefits

• Pore-deep action with 0.5% BHA: oil-soluble salicylic acid travels into pores to dissolve sebum plugs and dead cells, reducing blackheads and breakouts.
• Purifying duo: tea tree oil (antimicrobial support) + willow bark (botanical salicylates) reinforce the cleanse without overloading your routine.
• Thorough cleanse, light foam: made with gentle surfactants; various sources note pH ~9 (alkaline). If your skin is sensitive, rebalance with a low-pH toner or serum.
• Shine and texture under control: designed for combination/oily, blemish-prone skin.
• Formula transparency: Alcohol-free; contains fragrance (worth considering on reactive skin).

Key Ingredients

• Salicylic acid 0.5% (BHA): unclogs pores, refines texture and helps prevent new breakouts with continued use.
• Willow bark (Salix alba) — “willow bark water”: supplies salicylates (e.g., salicin) for gentle supporting exfoliation and a fresh, astringent feel.
• Tea tree oil: antimicrobial backup for acne-prone skin.
• Glycerin & butylene glycol: humectants that maintain comfort after rinsing.

Start tackling acne at the cleanse: add COSRX BHA 0.5% to basket and aim to reduce blackheads, congestion and breakouts within 4 weeks.

PS — Salicylate Allergy Notice

• Contains 0.5% salicylic acid and willow bark (salicylates).
• Do not use if you’re allergic to aspirin/salicylates.
• Patch test 24–48 h before first use.
• Avoid the eye area and irritated skin; if reaction occurs, discontinue use.