10 Best Products With Salicylic Acid in the Philippines 2023 | Buying Guide Reviewed by Dermatologist

If you have been using salicylic products for a while, then it doesn’t hurt to step up your game a little bit. This cleanser can remove makeup, which is ideal if you have missed any spots with a makeup remover. It unclogs pores as well as gently exfoliates your skin, so you have brighter looking skin afterward.

Their formulation has an added zinc compound, which is helpful in reducing excess oil, so you don’t feel greasy after. It also has allantoin, which has anti-inflammation and hydration benefits so your skin will not be dried out. You’ll be pleased to find out that their cleanser can be used both in the morning and at night.

Cosrx’s toner has often been raved about when it comes to toners for its relatively affordable price and quality results. It has been noted to be effective in removing blackheads and whiteheads without drying out your skin. Its mild formula is said to suit even those who are new to BHA products.

Their toner combines BHA to smooth out acne bumps and make your skin clear with its gentle exfoliation while the AHA works to hydrate and revive dry and dull skin so you can have two benefits in one product. This is ideal if you want an introductory product to ease you into the world of acids. 

The Ordinary’s product is praised for being an excellent exfoliant, which is at par with high-end brands, for an affordable price. Most of the time, people are wary of chemical exfoliants because it feels like acid on your face. But if you want to try exfoliating your face without involving any harsh scrubbing, then this is for you.

It is also a great spot corrector as it is formulated with witch hazel to reduce oil and to flatten any bumps without the harsh drying effect. Keep in mind that this product is rather potent so just apply a few dots on your face where you want to remove a pimple or blemish if you are just trying it out. 

This Korean brand has been gaining quite the reputation when it comes to salicylic acid products. Their face wash is ideal if you want to introduce salicylic acid into your skincare routine as it only has 0.5%, which is gentle enough to be used everyday. Feel it dissolve your oils, making you feel fresh in the process.

Their product has a creamy texture that draws out impurities from your pores and gives you a softening effect. It is also exfoliating so you can prevent the formation of blackheads and whiteheads before they develop into nasty bumps on your forehead and nose, just clear skin. 

This brand is new on the K-beauty scene but its miracle toner is already making waves thanks to its 30-day guarantee of improving your skin. It is packed with 3 acids; AHA, BHA, and PHA that work together as an effective exfoliator to give you smoother, cleaner, and more radiant skin.

Despite the presence of three acids, the formula does not feel very drying, which is ideal if you have easily irritable skin. It also contains niacinamide that can help brighten your skin as well as glycerin to keep your face from drying out. This toner is ideal if you want an effective formula that won’t burn your skin. 

CeraVe’s lotion is ideal if you have rough patches of skin, such as on your elbows or knees. It contains salicylic and hyaluronic acid, which gently exfoliates dry skin, as well as hyaluronic acid and ceramides, which are humectants that help prevent your skin from losing moisture.

It features an MVE delivery system that continuously releases moisturizing ingredients for 24-hour hydration. It is also enriched with vitamin D to help prevent premature aging. This lotion is very gentle on your skin, hypoallergenic, and non-comedogenic, making it safe for those with eczema. 

Origins delivers an acne treatment and moisturizer in one. It is formulated with 1% salicylic acid, which some consider as the gold standard as far as percentages go. This product can help clear up and prevent breakouts from occurring. It also contains bamboo charcoal, which is useful for reducing oily skin and making pores look smaller.

Their moisturizer has an oil-free formulation, which is ideal if you have oily skin, as it balances out your skin by preventing an increase in oil production yet hydrating it at the same time to avoid it from drying out. The result is clear and refreshed skin without looking too greasy. 

Did you know that your serum can contain salicylic acid as well? Mario Badescu’s anti-acne serum is formulated with salicylic acid to help decongest your skin, which is ideal if you feel like your skin has been stuffy lately. It also contains thyme extract, which is effective in reducing acne-causing bacteria to prevent breakouts.

A serum is noted to have a rather concentrated amount of active ingredient, which in this case, is salicylic acid. Therefore it is recommended that the product be used at night. Before going to bed, cleanse and tone your face, after which apply a thin layer of the product. You can also use it on your chest and back if you suffer from back acne or "backne". 

Do you experience the occasional zits and bumps on your forehead? Instead of poking and prodding at it, try using a spot remover. Origins’ spot remover is a potent treatment that has a blemish-free fighting formula that can help clear your pores as well as reduce spots in about 2-3 days. Keep in mind a little goes a long way.

Its key ingredient is salicylic acid, which has antibacterial properties to effectively kill any pesky pimple. It is also enriched with plant extracts such as cloves to remove dead skin cells. Its anti-inflammatory properties can also help reduce any redness as well as correct discoloration to help your skin stay spotless.  

Do you have persistent dandruff? Sometimes dandruff isn’t really caused by not rinsing your hair enough as you were led to believe. It might be something else. Try Neutrogena's therapeutic shampoo. It helps get rid of pesky flakes as well as all the build-up in your scalp. It’s also great if you have mild psoriasis.

It has been deemed to take effect after just one use. Usage is recommended to at least twice a week after consulting with a doctor. It has a rather potent formulation of salicylic acid at 3% so take care not to go overboard with it. For best results, leave it on your scalp for a few minutes after massaging it in.