COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser 150ml is a Korean foaming face wash formulated with 0.5% salicylic acid and tea tree oil to gently unclog pores and clear breakouts. This salicylic acid cleanser removes excess sebum, dead skin cells and impurities from oily and acne-prone skin without the tight, stripped feeling that harsher acne washes leave behind.

Why This Cleanser Works

The formula pairs a natural form of BHA with botanical purifiers for daily, low-irritation cleansing. Salicylic acid is oil-soluble, so it penetrates into pores to dissolve the sebum and dead-cell buildup that lead to congestion, while tea tree oil and willow bark water soothe and clarify the skin. Together they help control shine and reduce the blackheads, whiteheads and blemishes that come with oily, acne-prone skin. Because the creamy foam cleans without harsh sulfates, it lifts away impurities while leaving the skin barrier comfortable rather than tight, which is why it suits daily morning and evening use.

Ideal For

Best suited to oily, combination and acne-prone skin looking for a gentle daily acne cleanser that cleans thoroughly without over-drying. It is a good entry point for anyone new to salicylic acid skincare or wanting something stronger than a basic wash but milder than a full acne treatment. As a Korean K-Beauty bestseller, it has become a routine staple for shoppers across the UAE who want effective, affordable pore care. If your skin is very dry, sensitive or has a compromised barrier, patch test first and limit use to a few times a week, always following with a moisturiser.

• 0.5% Salicylic Acid (BHA): a beta hydroxy acid that exfoliates inside pores, lifts away dead cells and helps prevent and clear breakouts.

• Tea Tree Leaf Oil: a botanical extract long valued for its calming, antioxidant and purifying benefits on troubled, blemish-prone skin.

• Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water: a gentle natural BHA source that helps keep pores clear and clarify an uneven, congested complexion.

• Glycerin and Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate: mild, coconut-derived cleansing and humectant agents that produce a soft lather and keep the wash non-drying.

1. Dispense a moderate amount into clean hands.

2. Add water and work into a creamy lather.

3. Massage onto damp face and neck for 30 to 45 seconds, avoiding the eye area.

4. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and follow with a moisturiser. Suitable for daily morning and evening use.