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Best salicylic acid serum in India

5 salicylic acid serums, 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 · Minimalist

    Salicylic Acid 2% Face Serum

    Best for: acne-prone skin; clogged pores

    Reviewers like: Reduces acne and stubborn marks

    Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive skin (patch test)

  2. #2 · Plum

    2% Encapsulated Salicylic Acid Face Serum For Acne-Prone Skin

    Best for: active acne breakouts; controlling excess oil

    Reviewers like: Reduces active acne and acne marks quickly

    Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive skin (patch test)

  3. #3 · Insight Cosmetics

    2% Salicylic Acid Active Acne Face Serum

    Best for: active acne treatment; preventing breakouts

    Reviewers like: Reduces acne and breakouts

    Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive skin (patch test)

  4. #4 · The Man Company

    2% Salicylic Acid

    Best for: active acne; excess oil

    Reviewers like: Effective for skin care

    Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive skin

  5. #5 · Eucerin

    Dermopurifyer Oil Contrl 3X Effect Face Serum-Thiamidol & Salicylic Acid For Acne-Prone Skin

    Best for: Oil control; Reducing blemishes

    Reviewers like: Reduces acne and breakouts

    Avoid if: Very dry skin; Sensitive skin

    Reported: no visible result (2 of 49 reviews), breakouts (2 of 49 reviews)

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