Salicylic Purifying Cleanser (AHA/BHA)
Properly clean, never stripped
When skin gets oily or congested, it's tempting to reach for the harshest wash you can find. That squeaky, tight feeling seems like proof it's working. But stripped skin usually just feels uncomfortable, and it's often shiny again by the afternoon.
Our Salicylic Purifying Cleanser does the clearing with two well-known exfoliating acids, so the wash itself can stay gentle. It foams, lifts oil and makeup, and rinses clean without leaving a film.
How it works
- Salicylic acid (BHA) is oil-soluble, so it can work its way into oily pores and help loosen the dead skin cells and oil that cause congestion.
- Glycolic acid (AHA) helps loosen dull cells on the surface, so skin looks smoother and brighter.
- Wash-off, not leave-on. The acids work while you cleanse, then rinse away. It's an easy, everyday way to use acids if your skin doesn't enjoy stronger leave-on treatments.
- Chamomile helps calm and condition the skin, while two Australian native fruits, Kakadu plum and quandong, add antioxidant support.
Who it's for
- Oily and combination skin
- Congested skin and visible pores
- Breakout-prone and teenage skin
- Mature skin that looks dull or feels rough
- Anyone whose skin never quite feels clean at the end of the day
Good for mature skin too
As we age, and especially through menopause, skin renews itself more slowly. Dead cells sit on the surface for longer, so skin can look dull, feel rough and hold onto makeup unevenly. The AHA and BHA in this cleanser help loosen and lift those built-up cells, which supports the skin's natural cell turnover and leaves it looking smoother and brighter.
If your skin is on the dry side, use it in the evening two or three times a week, follow with a hydrating serum and moisturiser, and use our Daily Gentle Cleansing Gel on the other days.
Want to know how the AHA and BHA in our Salicylic Purifying Cleanser help mature and menopausal skin too? Read here.
What customers say
"Perfect for my oily skin, super cleansing and removes all my makeup without any residue, not drying at all for a Salicylic Acid cleanser!"
Courtney, 5 stars
"It cleanses your skin deep without drama, without leaving my skin tight or itchy."
Ayani, 5 stars
Build your routine
Follow with Breakout Control Gel and Acne-prone Moisturiser, or save with the Acne / Oily Skin Bundle. On days your skin feels dry or sensitised, swap to our Daily Gentle Cleansing Gel.
Good to know
- This is an active cleanser. If you're new to acids or your skin is sensitive, start once a day and build up.
- Not suited to very dry, highly sensitive or barrier-impaired skin.
- If you use a retinol, use this cleanser on the nights you don't use your retinol, at least to start.
- Glycolic acid can make skin more sensitive to the sun, so wear sunscreen every day.
- Avoid the eye area.
- Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, if you're allergic to aspirin, or while taking oral acne medication (such as Roaccutane).
Free from
No added fragrance. Soap-free, SLS-free, SLES-free and paraben-free. Vegan, cruelty-free and gluten-free.
Product Size: 150ml / 5.07 fl.oz
