Curi/Atlas/Salicylic Acid

INCI · exfoliant · CIR review pending · used in 52 products

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Salicylic Acid

Salicylic acid (SA) is a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) that is lipid-soluble, allowing it to penetrate into pores and shed dead skin cells from within. It is chemically similar to aspirin and carries anti-inflammatory properties alongside its keratolytic action. For at-home use, effective concentrations range from 0.5–2% (2% being the EU maximum), while professional peels can reach 20–30%. Its official CosIng functions include antidandruff, hair conditioning, keratolytic, masking, preservative, and skin conditioning.

Evidence level

strong

EWG score

—

Comedogenic

—

Category

exfoliant

● Benefits

Salicylic acid exfoliates both the skin surface and inside pores, making it particularly effective against blackheads, whiteheads, and large pores. It acts as a potent anti-inflammatory agent, beneficial for acne and rosacea. Studies at 2% show it does not increase sun sensitivity and may even have photoprotective effects.

exfoliatinganti-acnesoothingpore-minimizinganti-redness

● Cautions

For inflamed acne, SA alone is only moderately effective and works best when combined with an antibacterial agent such as benzoyl peroxide or azelaic acid. Professional-strength peels (20–30%) should not be used at home. EU regulations cap at-home use at 2% maximum concentration.

Where Curi finds it.

Curi's featured formulas containing Salicylic Acid.

Mizon Goodbye Blemish Clear Patch

Mizon · 미즌

Goodbye Blemish Clear Patch

COSRX Master Patch Intensive [36ea]

COSRX · 코스알엑스

Master Patch Intensive [36ea]

Intensive acne spot treatmentComfortable to wear

COSRX Master Patch Intensive [90ea]

COSRX · 코스알엑스

Master Patch Intensive [90ea]

Intensive acne spot treatmentBlends into any skin tone

Abib Abib Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf Foam

Abib · 아비브

Abib Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf Foam

ideal cleanser for acne-prone and sensitive skinexfoliates skin on the surface and in the pores

Some By Mi Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cleansing Foam

Some By Mi · 썸바이미

Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cleansing Foam

fights acne with AHA, BHA, and PHA exfoliating acidsexfoliates skin surface and inside pores with Salicylic Acid and Gluconolactone

More formulas with Salicylic Acid.

52 formulas in cufind's catalog carry Salicylic Acid.

Some By Mi Some By Mi AHA 10% Amino Peeling Ampoule

Some By Mi AHA 10% Amino Peeling Ampoule

breakoutsuneven-tone

Round Lab ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Bubble Foam

ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Bubble Foam

breakoutsdehydration

LANEIGE Bb Cushion Pore Control

breakoutsuneven-tone

heimish Heimish All Clean Gentle Exfoliating Gel Cleanser

Heimish All Clean Gentle Exfoliating Gel Cleanser

breakoutsdullness

Mizon Mizon AHA & BHA Daily Toner

Mizon AHA & BHA Daily Toner

breakoutsuneven-tone

Abib Abib Acne Foam Cleanser

Abib Acne Foam Cleanser

breakoutsredness

Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA

Beauty of Joseon

Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA

dullnessuneven-tone

COSRX COSRX RED RICE INOSITOL Exfoliating Care Pore Wash-Off Peel Serum

COSRX RED RICE INOSITOL Exfoliating Care Pore Wash-Off Peel Serum

dullnessuneven-tone

COSRX AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser

AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser

breakoutsbarrier-damage

COSRX Poreless Clarifying Charcoal Mask Pink

Poreless Clarifying Charcoal Mask Pink

breakoutsdullness

Round Lab Pine Cica Calming Scalp Tonic

Pine Cica Calming Scalp Tonic

Round Lab Pine Calming Cica Body Wash

Pine Calming Cica Body Wash

rednessbarrier-damage

Round Lab Pine Calming Cica Cleanser

Facial Cleansers

Pine Calming Cica Cleanser

breakoutsdullness

MEDICUBE Rosemary PDRN Scalp Serum

Rosemary PDRN Scalp Serum

MEDICUBE Rosemary PDRN Hair & Scalp Conditioner

Rosemary PDRN Hair & Scalp Conditioner

barrier-damagedehydration

MEDICUBE Rosemary PDRN Cooling Thickening Shampoo

Rosemary PDRN Cooling Thickening Shampoo

MEDICUBE Kojic Acid Turmeric Body Peel Shot

Kojic Acid Turmeric Body Peel Shot

dullnessuneven-tone

MEDICUBE Kojic Acid Turmeric Peel Shot

Kojic Acid Turmeric Peel Shot

dullnessuneven-tone

MEDICUBE Kojic Acid Turmeric Brightening Body Wash

Kojic Acid Turmeric Brightening Body Wash

uneven-tonedullness

MEDICUBE Zero Pore Capsule Cleansing Foam

ZERO LINE - Pore Care

Zero Pore Capsule Cleansing Foam

breakoutsuneven-tone

MEDICUBE [Subscr.] Red Body Peeling Shot Cleanser

[Subscr.] Red Body Peeling Shot Cleanser

breakoutsuneven-tone

MEDICUBE Red Body Peeling Shot Cleanser

RED LINE - Acne Care

Red Body Peeling Shot Cleanser

MEDICUBE [Subscr.] Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask

[Subscr.] Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask

MEDICUBE [Subscr.] Red Succinic Acid Panthenol Pads

[Subscr.] Red Succinic Acid Panthenol Pads

breakoutsredness

MEDICUBE [Subscr.] Red Clear Capsule Body Lotion

[Subscr.] Red Clear Capsule Body Lotion

breakoutsredness

MEDICUBE [Subscr.] AGE-R Vita K Cream

[Subscr.] AGE-R Vita K Cream

MEDICUBE [Subscr.] Zero Pore One-day Peptide Serum

[Subscr.] Zero Pore One-day Peptide Serum

dullnessbreakouts

MEDICUBE Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask

Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask

MEDICUBE Red Clear Capsule Body Lotion

RED LINE - Acne Care

Red Clear Capsule Body Lotion

MEDICUBE Vita K Cream

MEDICUBE Pore Care Duo

ZERO LINE - Pore Care

breakoutsdullness

MEDICUBE Zero Pore One-day Cream

ZERO LINE - Pore Care

Zero Pore One-day Cream

MEDICUBE Red Foam Cleanser

RED LINE - Acne Care

Red Foam Cleanser

MEDICUBE Red Body Wash

RED LINE - Acne Care

MEDICUBE Red Serum

RED LINE - Acne Care

breakoutsredness

MEDICUBE Red Toner

RED LINE - Acne Care

rednessbreakouts

MEDICUBE Red Cream

RED LINE - Acne Care

breakoutsredness

innisfree Volcanic Swirl Pore Mask

Volcanic Swirl Pore Mask

breakoutsuneven-tone

innisfree Daily Gentle Retinol Salicylic Toner Pads

Daily Gentle Retinol Salicylic Toner Pads

rednessbreakouts

innisfree Volcanic BHA Pore Cleansing Foam

Volcanic BHA Pore Cleansing Foam

breakoutsdullness

innisfree Retinol Cica Moisture Recovery Serum - Facial Serum

Retinol Cica Moisture Recovery Serum - Facial Serum

dullnessfine-lines

innisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch 2PK

Retinol Cica Focusing Patch 2PK

breakoutsredness

ETUDE AC Clean Up Pink Powder Spot 15ml

AC Clean Up Pink Powder Spot 15ml

ETUDE AC Clean Up Facial Fluid 180ml

AC Clean Up Facial Fluid 180ml

Mizon Goodbye Blemish Fresh Toner

Goodbye Blemish Fresh Toner

Mizon Goodbye Blemish Low pH Cleanser

Goodbye Blemish Low pH Cleanser

Mizon Goodbye Blemish Pink Spot

Goodbye Blemish Pink Spot