COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser — Efficacy 3.8/5.0, Safety 4.1/5.0 | DemythSkin
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COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser

COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser

CleanserAcne / Blemishes
Efficacy
Solid
3.8 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
4.1 / 5.0
System Verdict
Solid acne-fighting cleanser that cleans gently without barrier damage, boosted by contact-active salicylic acid. Efficacy score of 3.8 reflects excellent gentle surfactant base (Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine as primary cleansers, no harsh sulfates), 0.5% salicylic acid positioned mid-list for effective contact exfoliation in rinse-off format, plus tea tree oil and lauric acid for anti-acne synergy; pH likely adjusted to 5-6 via Potassium Hydroxide/Citric Acid for mildness.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Salicylic Acid
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
WaterGlycerin
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Myristic AcidStearic AcidPotassium HydroxideLauric AcidButylene GlycolGlycol DistearatePolysorbate 80Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateCocamidopropyl BetainePEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilSodium ChlorideCaprylyl GlycolSalix Alba (Willow) Bark Water1,2-HexanediolEthyl HexanediolCitric AcidDisodium EDTA
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit OilMelaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilEthylhexylglycerin
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