Cosrx Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser 150ml

COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser is a foaming facial cleanser designed for skin concerned with excess oil, clogged pores, rough texture, blackheads, and blemish-prone areas.

The cleanser combines Salicylic Acid with Willow Bark Water and Tea Tree Leaf Oil to provide cleansing and exfoliating care while helping remove daily impurities and excess sebum from the skin surface.

Its creamy lather helps wash away dirt, sweat, sunscreen residue, and buildup that can accumulate throughout the day. At the same time, moisturizing ingredients such as Glycerin and Butylene Glycol help support a more comfortable post-cleansing feel.

This makes COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser particularly useful for oily and combination skin that needs a more thorough cleansing step without relying on harsh scrubbing.

Key Ingredients

Salicylic Acid

Salicylic Acid is a Beta Hydroxy Acid, commonly known as BHA.

Because it is oil-soluble, Salicylic Acid is widely used in skincare for oily and congestion-prone skin. It helps loosen dead skin cells and excess sebum that can contribute to clogged-looking pores and rough texture.

In a rinse-off cleanser, Salicylic Acid provides gentle exfoliating support while helping improve the feeling of skin cleanliness.

Willow Bark Water

Salix Alba Bark Water, also known as Willow Bark Water, is included in the formula as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient.

It complements Salicylic Acid and helps support a fresher and more refined-looking complexion.

Tea Tree Leaf Oil

Tea Tree Leaf Oil is commonly used in skincare designed for oily and blemish-prone skin.

It provides refreshing and skin-conditioning care and contributes to the cleanser’s purifying-focused formula.

Glycerin

Glycerin is a humectant that helps attract moisture to the skin.

Although the cleanser is designed to remove excess oil, Glycerin helps provide moisture support so the skin does not feel unnecessarily uncomfortable after rinsing.

Butylene Glycol

Butylene Glycol provides additional humectant and skin-conditioning care.

It works alongside Glycerin to support a smoother and more comfortable skin feel during cleansing.

Key Benefits

• Helps remove excess surface oil and sebum.
• Helps cleanse dirt, sweat, and everyday impurities.
• Supports pore-cleansing care.
• Salicylic Acid helps remove accumulated dead skin cells.
• Helps improve the appearance of rough and congested-looking skin.
• Supports smoother-looking skin texture.
• Helps maintain a fresher and cleaner complexion.
• Willow Bark Water provides botanical skin-conditioning care.
• Tea Tree Leaf Oil supports refreshing care for oily skin.
• Glycerin helps maintain skin comfort during cleansing.
• Creamy foam spreads easily across the face.
• Particularly suitable for oily and combination skin.
• Useful for routines focused on blackheads and clogged pores.

How It Works

COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser combines foaming cleansing agents with Salicylic Acid and botanical ingredients to remove surface impurities and excess oil.

When mixed with water, the cleanser forms a creamy lather that spreads across wet skin. The cleansing agents help loosen dirt, sweat, sunscreen residue, sebum, and other impurities so they can be rinsed away.

Salicylic Acid provides additional exfoliating care by helping remove accumulated dead surface cells and oily buildup.

This is particularly useful for areas that commonly experience congestion, such as the nose, forehead, and chin.

Willow Bark Water and Tea Tree Leaf Oil complement the formula with refreshing and skin-conditioning benefits.

Meanwhile, Glycerin and Butylene Glycol help provide moisture support during the cleansing process.

With consistent use, COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser can help maintain cleaner-feeling pores and a smoother-looking complexion as part of a balanced skincare routine.

Because Salicylic Acid is an exfoliating ingredient, excessive cleansing is unnecessary. Using the product according to your skin’s tolerance is more appropriate than cleansing repeatedly throughout the day.

Skin Type

COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser is officially listed for oily and combination skin.

It may be particularly useful for skin concerned with:

• Oily skin
• Combination skin
• Excess sebum
• Blackheads
• Clogged-looking pores
• Rough skin texture
• Blemish-prone skin
• Dull-looking skin
• Frequent surface buildup

People with very dry, highly sensitive, or easily irritated skin should introduce the cleanser carefully.

The formula contains Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Lemon Peel Oil, Limonene, and exfoliating Salicylic Acid, so individual tolerance may differ.

Patch testing and adjusting frequency according to skin response can be helpful.

How to Use

Wet your face and hands with lukewarm water.

Take an appropriate amount of COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser into your palm.

Add water and rub your hands together until the cleanser develops into a rich foam.

Apply the foam gently over the face and massage using light circular motions.

Pay extra attention to oily or congested areas such as the forehead, nose, and chin, but avoid excessive rubbing.

Keep the cleanser away from the eye area.

Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water until no cleanser remains.

Gently pat the skin dry with a clean towel.

Follow with toner, serum, and moisturizer according to your skincare routine.

During daytime, finish with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

If your skin is new to Salicylic Acid, begin with once-daily or less frequent use and increase only if your skin remains comfortable.

If you already use strong exfoliating acids, retinoids, or other potentially irritating active products, avoid overloading the same routine if your skin becomes dry or sensitive.

Why Choose It?

The main advantage of COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser is its combination of effective oil cleansing and gentle exfoliating care in one simple face-washing step.

For oily and combination skin, regular cleansing needs to remove excess sebum without depending on aggressive physical scrubs.

Salicylic Acid helps provide targeted care for dead skin and oily buildup, while Willow Bark Water and Tea Tree Leaf Oil support a fresh, purifying cleansing experience.

The formula also includes Glycerin and Butylene Glycol, which provide moisture-supporting care alongside the cleansing base.

Its creamy foam makes it easy to spread across the face and particularly useful for people who prefer a cleanser that leaves the skin feeling thoroughly refreshed.

For routines targeting oily skin, clogged pores, blackheads, and uneven texture, it can be a practical everyday cleansing option when used according to individual tolerance.

FAQ

What is COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser used for?

It is mainly used to remove excess oil, dirt, dead skin, and daily buildup while supporting cleaner-looking pores and smoother skin texture.

Does it contain Salicylic Acid?

Yes. Salicylic Acid is included in the official ingredient list and provides BHA exfoliating care.

Is it suitable for oily skin?

Yes. COSRX officially lists the cleanser for oily and combination skin.

Can it help with blackheads?

Salicylic Acid helps remove oily buildup and dead skin cells that can contribute to clogged-looking pores and blackheads. Results depend on the overall skincare routine and individual skin condition.

Does it contain Tea Tree?

Yes. The formula contains Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, commonly known as Tea Tree Leaf Oil.

Does it contain Willow Bark?

Yes. The ingredient list contains Salix Alba Bark Water, also known as White Willow Bark Water.

Can I use it every day?

It is marketed as a daily cleanser, but actual frequency should depend on skin tolerance. If your skin becomes dry or irritated, reduce usage.

Is it suitable for dry or sensitive skin?

The official Korean listing primarily identifies oily and combination skin. Very dry or highly sensitive skin may find exfoliating or strongly foaming cleansers less comfortable, so gradual use and patch testing are recommended.