COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser is a foaming facial cleanser formulated to help remove excess oil, dirt, dead skin cells, and impurities while helping to prevent clogged pores and breakouts. It contains 0.5% Salicylic Acid (BHA) along with botanical ingredients to gently exfoliate the skin and maintain a clearer complexion.

This cleanser is especially popular among people with oily, combination, and acne-prone skin due to its ability to deeply cleanse pores without being as harsh as some traditional acne cleansers.

Key Ingredients

• 0.5% Salicylic Acid (BHA) – helps exfoliate inside pores, remove excess sebum, and reduce blackheads and breakouts.
• Tea Tree Leaf Oil – helps soothe blemish-prone skin and control excess oil.
• Willow Bark Water – provides mild exfoliating and skin-conditioning benefits.
• Saccharomyces Ferment – helps support healthy-looking skin.
• Botanical Extracts – help soothe and balance the skin.

Benefits

✔ Deeply cleanses pores and removes impurities

✔ Helps reduce excess oil and shine

✔ Gently exfoliates dead skin cells

✔ Helps prevent clogged pores

✔ Supports clearer-looking skin

✔ Helps reduce blackheads and whiteheads

✔ Removes dirt, sunscreen, and light makeup residue

✔ Refreshes the skin without excessive tightness

✔ Suitable for daily use on oily and acne-prone skin

Texture & Finish

• Thick cream cleanser
• Produces a rich, dense foam
• Cleanses thoroughly
• Leaves skin feeling fresh and clean
• Non-greasy finish

Best For

• Oily skin
• Combination skin
• Acne-prone skin
• Congested pores
• Blackheads
• Whiteheads
• Teen and adult acne

How to Use

1. Wet your face with lukewarm water.
2. Dispense a small amount into your hands.
3. Work into a rich foam.
4. Gently massage onto the face for 30–60 seconds.
5. Rinse thoroughly.
6. Follow with toner, serum, and moisturizer.

Important Tips

• If you have dry or sensitive skin, start with once-daily use and monitor your skin's response.
• Always apply moisturizer after cleansing.
• Daily sunscreen is recommended, especially when using exfoliating ingredients.
• Avoid over-cleansing, as this may lead to dryness or irritation.

Suitable Skin Concerns

• Acne and breakouts
• Excess oil
• Blackheads
• Whiteheads
• Congested pores
• Uneven skin texture
• Dull skin caused by buildup