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Best salicylic acid face wash in India

8 salicylic acid face washes, from the products Miyu has read the most reviews for.

How this list is made

Every product here has salicylic acid in its name, or its brand states how much salicylic acid it contains, and has at least five reviews Miyu has read. They are ranked by how positively reviewers talk about them, weighted by how many reviews there are, minus how often reviewers report a skin problem — breakouts, irritation, dryness or darkening. Nobody pays to be on this list.

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  1. #1 · The Derma Co

    2% Sali-Cinamide Anti-Acne Face Wash with 2% Salicylic Acid & 2% Niacinamide - 150ml

    Best for: acne-prone skin; oily skin with breakouts

    Reviewers like: Effectively reduces and prevents acne and comedones

    Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive skin

  2. #2 · Neutrogena

    Oil Free Acne Cleansing Face Wash with 2% Salicylic Acid for Acne Prone & Oily Skin

    Best for: active acne breakouts; preventing new acne

    Reviewers like: Effectively fights and reduces acne breakouts

    Avoid if: dry skin; sensitive skin

  3. #3 · CeraVe

    SA Smoothing Cleanser For Dry, Rough & Bumpy Skin, Face wash with Salicylic Acid & Ceramides

    Best for: dry, rough skin; keratosis pilaris

    Reviewers like: Clears acne and pimples effectively

    Avoid if: very dry skin; open wounds

  4. #4 · The Derma Co

    1% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash - 30ml

    Best for: acne-prone skin; oily skin with breakouts

    Reviewers like: Controls and reduces acne and pimples

    Avoid if: dry or sensitive skin; using other strong exfoliants

  5. #5 · Plum

    1% Encapsulated Salicylic Acid Foaming Face Wash For Acne-Prone Skin

    Best for: acne-prone skin; blackheads & whiteheads

    Reviewers like: Reduces acne and pimples

    Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive skin

  6. #6 · Minimalist

    Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Cleanser

    Best for: acne-prone skin; clogged pores

    Reviewers like: Reduces acne and breakouts

    Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive skin

  7. #7 · Dot & Key

    Cica + Salicylic Acid Face Wash for Oily Skin

    Best for: oily, acne-prone skin; reducing active acne

    Reviewers like: Reduces acne and blemishes

    Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive to salicylic acid

  8. #8 · WOW Skin Science

    Men Oats + 2% Salicylic Anti-Acne Face Wash

    Best for: men with acne; controlling oil

    Reviewers like: Effectively clears and reduces acne

    Avoid if: dry skin; very sensitive skin

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