[02] COSRX - SALICYLIC ACID DAILY GENTLE CLEANSER 150ML

Suitable for Skin Type

• Best for oily, combination, acne-prone, and blackhead-prone skin.

• Gentle enough that some with sensitive skin also use it, though dryness may occur.

What It Achieves

• A daily BHA cleanser (0.5% salicylic acid) formulated to unclog pores, reduce sebum, and prevent breakouts.

• Contains tea tree oil and willow bark water to soothe inflammation while cleansing deeply.

Key Ingredients

• Salicylic Acid (0.5%) – chemical exfoliant that penetrates and clears pores; anti-acne benefits.

• Tea Tree Leaf Oil – antibacterial, calming, fights acne.

• Willow Bark Water – natural source of salicylic acid; soothing astringent.

• Lauric & Myristic acids, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate – gentle surfactants for foam and cleansing.

• Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol – humectants to maintain hydration.

Best Used Morning or Evening?

• Preferably in the evening, as a second cleanse after oil or balm—especially if wearing sunscreen or makeup.

• Can be used daily, but users with drier skin may prefer every 2–3 days or only PM.

Complimented By

• Follows well after a double cleanse regimen.

• Pair with soothing toners and hydrating serums to replenish moisture.

• Layer under barrier-repair moisturizers and SPF in AM.

Avoid Layering With

• Not ideal to use with other strong exfoliants (AHAs, retinoids) in the same routine—can be drying.

• High pH (~9) may disrupt low-pH skincare layers—consider a gentle, acidic toner afterward.

Step in Skincare Routine

PM: Oil/balm cleanse → Salicylic Acid Cleanser → hydrating toner → serum → moisturizer
AM: Use with caution—consider a gentler cleanser if dryness occurs → toner → serum → moisturizer → sunscreen

Caution

• Can feel drying or tight, especially in cool, dry climates.

• High pH formula may briefly disrupt barrier—patch test and monitor skin response.

• Avoid eye contact—may sting from acid and tea tree oil.