Salicylic Acid

Salicylic Acid Skincare

What is Salicylic Acid?

Salicylic Acid is the most common type of beta hydroxy acid (BHA). Beta Hydroxy Acids are oil-soluble and have the ability to penetrate deeper into the skin for maximum results. Salicylic Acid is naturally derived from willow bark and is best known in the industry for helping to prevent acne and breakouts.

Which skin types is Salicylic Acid best for?

If you have oily and blemish-prone skin, Salicylic Acid is your go-to acid. Steer clear of this acid if you have dry skin as this could further aggravate the dryness.

What are the main benefits of Salicylic Acid?

  • Gently exfoliates
  • Reduces skin congestion by removing dead skin cells
  • Calms inflammation and redness
  • Decreases oil production
  • Unclogs pores

How to use Salicylic Acid?

Use a Salicylic Acid serum or cleanser once a day either in the morning or evening to control sebum production. If you use Salicylic Acid in the morning, make sure that you follow with an SPF as this BHA increases your skin's sensitivity to the sun.

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COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser tubeCOSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser
COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser

A gentle daily cleanser with Salicylic Acid that removes excess sebum and impurities leaving the skin feeling smooth and soft without any tightness.

$24.00 $32.00 25% offsaving
iS Clinical Cleansing Complex 180mliS Clinical Cleansing Complex 180ml
iS Clinical Cleansing Complex 180ml

This clear, lightweight cleansing gel is powerful yet gentle enough for hypersensitive skin. Formulated with a balance of bio nutrients, antioxidants and mild resurfacing ingredients that thoroughly cleanse without stripping essential natural oils.

$85.00
iS Clinical Active Serum 30mliS Clinical Active Serum 30ml
iS Clinical Active Serum 30ml

A fast acting, results-orientated formula that offers a multitude of benefits with long-term results.

$247.00
iS Clinical Active Serum 15ml vialiS Clinical Active Serum 15ml
iS Clinical Active Serum 15ml

A fast acting, results-orientated formula that offers a multitude of benefits with long-term results.

$155.00
iS Clinical Brightening Serum 30mliS Clinical Brightening Serum 30ml
iS Clinical Brightening Serum 30ml

This lightweight and concentrated serum safely brightens skin with a hydroquinone-free and paraben-free formula that gently resurfaces skin and provides long-term visible improvements.

$242.00
iS Clinical Brightening Complex 30ml
iS Clinical Brightening Complex 30ml

Featuring an innovative blend of proprietary and safe brightening ingredients, alongside pharmaceutical grade botanicals, this unique formula safely and effectively treats hyperpigmentation whilst also hydrating and delivering antioxidant benefits to skin. 

$265.00
iS Clinical NeckPerfect Complex
iS Clinical NeckPerfect Complex

This powerful anti-ageing cream tightens, smoothes and sculpts thin, sagging and crepey skin on the neck and décolleté.

$193.00
iS Clinical Cleansing Complex Travel Size 60mliS Clinical Cleansing Complex Travel Size 60ml
iS Clinical Cleansing Complex Travel Size 60ml

This clear, lightweight cleansing gel is powerful yet gentle enough for hypersensitive skin. Formulated with a balance of bio nutrients, antioxidants and mild resurfacing ingredients that thoroughly cleanse without stripping essential natural oils.

$44.00
Augustinus Bader The EssenceAugustinus Bader The Essence
Augustinus Bader The Essence

Augustinus Bader The Essence is available from Face the Future. Augustinus Bader is a premium, science-led skincare line backed by the highest calibre of applied science in the industry.

$128.00
Green VOTARY Super Seed Nutrient Cream tubVOTARY Super Seed Nutrient Cream
VOTARY Super Seed Nutrient Cream

Infused with 21 different seed oils including Grapeseed Oil, this nourishing facial cream has been carefully formulated to moisturise and protect dry, sensitive skin and is perfect for prepping skin for make-up.

$132.00
Green VOTARY Brightening Hyaluronic Serum - Narcissus and AHAs bottleVOTARY Brightening Hyaluronic Serum - Narcissus and AHAs
VOTARY Brightening Hyaluronic Serum - Narcissus and AHAs

This brigtening Facial serum contains Glycolic Acid and Hyaluronic Acid to gently exfoliate dead skin cells, revealing a fresh, dewy complexion.

$165.00
iS Clinical Brightening Serum 15mliS Clinical Brightening Serum 15ml
iS Clinical Brightening Serum 15ml

This lightweight and concentrated serum safely brightens skin with a hydroquinone-free and paraben-free formula that gently resurfaces skin and provides long-term visible improvements.

$146.00
Nip+Fab Teen Skin Pad tubNip+Fab Teen Skin Pads
Nip+Fab Teen Skin Pads

$18.00
Eminence Organic Monoi Age Corrective Exfoliating CleanserEminence Organic Monoi Age Corrective Exfoliating Cleanser
Eminence Organic Monoi Age Corrective Exfoliating Cleanser

Eminence Organic Monoi Age Corrective Exfoliating Cleanser available from Face the Future. Eminence Organic Skincare products are free of parabens, animal by-products, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfates, harmful colourants and fragrances, mineral oils, petroleum and...

$79.00

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Green VOTARY Super Seed Serum- Broccoli Seed and Peptides Fragrance Free bottleVOTARY Super Seed Serum- Broccoli Seed and Peptides Fragrance Free
VOTARY Super Seed Serum- Broccoli Seed and Peptides Fragrance Free

Supercharged with Broccoli Seed Oil and Peptides, this soothing facial serum cools and refreshes sensitised, irritated and redness-prone complexions leaving it feeling hydrated and protected.

$139.00
Black VOTARY Intense Overnight Mask - Rosehip and Hyaluronic tubVOTARY Intense Overnight Mask - Rosehip and Hyaluronic
VOTARY Intense Overnight Mask - Rosehip and Hyaluronic

This intense overnight facial mask is infused with Hyaluronic Acid to brighten, soften and smooth your skin as you sleep for a flawless, radiant complexion.

$149.00
Green VOTARY Blemish Rescue Oil - Tamanu and Salicylic bottleVOTARY Blemish Rescue Oil - Tamanu and Salicylic
VOTARY Blemish Rescue Oil - Tamanu and Salicylic

Made with Salicylic Acid and Tamanu Oil, this blemish rescue oil treats blemishes without drying out the skin for a smooth, healed and clearer complexion.

$62.00
Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub tubeNip+Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub
Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub

$23.00
Codex Labs Bia Exfoliating Wash tubeCodex Labs Bia Exfoliating Wash
Codex Labs Bia Exfoliating Wash

Gently cleanse away impurities with this creamy, exfoliating cleanser infused with Jojoba Grains to give light exfoliation and soothe dry, flaky skin.

$56.00
COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches outside their packaging COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch
COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch

An easy to use hydrocolloid pimple patch that can be used overnight or under makeup to help treat blackheads and whiteheads.

$8.00 $11.00 27% offsaving
Pestle and Mortar Clarify 2% BHA salicylic tonerPestle and Mortar Clarify 2% BHA salicylic toner
Pestle and Mortar Clarify 2% BHA salicylic toner

Formulated with a 2% BHA solution, Pestle and Mortar Clarify 2% BHA salicylic toner has been expertly formulated to help reduce acne and clear blemishes by unclogging pores and reducing oiliness, without stripping the skin...

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