Enjoy Clear Skin And Peace Of Mind? Try A Salicylic Acid Serum

Best for: Face & Body

Even though it’s technically a toner, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention this viral formula. Perfect for smoothing texture, unifying skin tone, minimising the appearance of blemishes and frequency of breakouts, this water-light pick can be slathered onto the face or body.

Sizes: 118ML / 30ML

Key features:

• Suitable for face and body
• Unclogs pores
• Controls oil production
• Enriched with soothing green tea
• Lightweight formula

Available at:

• $49 from Sephora
• $49 from Paula’s Choice
• $49 from Amazon Australia

Best for: All skin types

If you’ve always believed that salicylic acid was an ingredient only to be used by the acne-prone, then let us introduce you to this pick from La Roche-Posay, which has partnered the BHA with glycolic acid and lipo hydroxy acid. It effectively unclogs pores, minimises the appearance and regularity of breakouts and blemishes without drying out the skin, as well as smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.

Sizes: 30ML

Key features:

• Suitable for all skin types
• Contains a blend of salicylic acid, glycolic acid and lipo hydroxy acid
• Unclogs pores
• Minimises breakouts and blemishes
• Smooths fine lines and wrinkles

Available at:

• $49.49 from Amazon Australia
• $54.99 from Chemist Warehouse
• $63.95 from Priceline

Best for: Teens

Trying to build a skin care routine for the blemish-prone teenager in your life? No problem. The Ordinary’s infused this serum with two per cent salicylic acid and hydrating saccharide isomerate to simultaneously resurface and purify the skin, without drying it out or causing irritation.

Sizes: 30ML

Key features:

• Contains a blend of two per cent salicylic acid and hydrating saccharide isomerate
• Smooths texture
• Removes pore-clogging dead skin cells
• Promotes a bright and clear complexion
• Suitable for teen skin and blemish-prone skin

Available at:

• $10.70 from MYER
• $10.70 from Priceline
• $10.70 from Adore Beauty

Best for: Banishing breakouts and blemishes

Sunday Riley has paired salicylic acid, tea tree oil, black cumin seed oil and liquorice extract to work on banishing breakouts and blemishes on multiple levels. The serum unclogs pores, exfoliates, and minimises the inflammation, hyperpigmentation, scarring, and dullness associated with acne-prone skin.

Sizes: 35ML / 15ML

Key features:

• Exfoliates skin
• Unclogs pores
• Minimises inflammation
• Reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation and scarring
• Enhances radiance

Available at:

• $53.86 from Cult Beauty
• $65.33 from Revolve
• $66 from MECCA

Best for: Purifying and refining pore size

This lightweight serum has been enriched with salicylic acid, niacinamide and polyphenols to address pore size and congestion, whilst working to improve the appearance of blemishes in just two weeks.

Sizes: 30ML

Key features:

• Lightweight gel serum formula
• Contains a blend of salicylic acid, niacinamide and polyphenols
• Minimises pore size
• Clears congestion
• Improves the appearance of blemishes

Available at:

• $46.96 from Amazon Australia
• $53.86 from Cult Beauty
• $67 from ASOS

Best for: Unifying skin tone and smoothing texture

As the name might suggest, this pick contains strawberry extract alongside salicylic acid, hyaluronic acid and an AHA blend, and when combined, these ingredients aid to resurface, clarify and calm the complexion.

Sizes: 30ML

Key features:

• Strawberry extract resurfaces, hydrates and brightens dark marks
• Salicylic acid clears pores, regulates oil production, and minimises breakouts
• Hyaluronic acid hydrates and plumps
• AHA blend exfoliates and smooths texture

Available at:

• $40 from Amazon
• $60.19 from Cult Beauty
• $70 from MECCA