The best salicylic acid cleansers to help banish breakouts

Wondering how you can calmly treat any unwanted blemishes but leave your skin squeaky clean? The Oskia Violet Water Clearing Cleanser is one to have on your radar. This cleanser uses a combination of ingredients such as salicylic acid, pro-vitamin B5, lactic acid and colloidal silver to deeply cleanse and treat active blemishes and congestion.

Customer review: "As someone who struggles with blemishes I tend to find targeted cleansers quite drying but this is the totally opposite. It makes my skin feel clean yet calm and I find it helps to stop any spots in its tracks (thanks to the salicylic acid). I currently use it a few times a week as a second cleanse. Come summer when my skin gets oiler this will be in regular rotation to help control oil."

You can rely on Paula's Choice to help solve any congested skin types. This lightweight, gel cleanser works wonders as a second cleanser to treat and exfoliate clean skin to remove any dead skin cells and sebum build up. This formula works to dissolve make-up and excess oil to leave your skin feeling super clean and ready for the rest of your skincare routine.

Customer review: "I’ve been buying this cleanser repeatedly for years now. I’ve noticed a massive decline in clogged pores. Definitely recommend."

CeraVe know how to care for sensitive skin at the Blemish Control Cleanser is ideal for those who are also looking to banish any pesky blemishes. Not only is this lightweight gel made with 2% salicylic acid to reduce the appearance of oiliness and spots, it's made with a combination of ceramides and niacinamide to control oil, calm and soothe the skin. Your skin will be left looking and feeling clear but instantly nourished with this must-have cleanser.

Customer review: "A great face cleanser, not just for blemished skin , Also recommended for oily skin without blemishes or for any skin type, because this cleanser contains very effective ingredients for skin health such as Niacinamide and 2% Salicylic, soothes and brightens, I have skin without blemishes, tends to be oily, I am very satisfied with this CeraVe cleanser."

Pixi's Clarity Cleanser treats the skin with it's trio of key exfoliating ingredients like salicylic, lactic, and glycolic acid to treat the skin but leave a super radiant finish. Not only does this exfoliating cleanser help to remove any unwanted make-up build up, but it also gently exfoliates any dry skin and deeply cleanses the pores to reveal smoother skin.

Customer review: "Really lovely cleanser, leaves my skin feeling clean, doesn’t feel stripping at all! Skin feels soft and refreshed after using. I use this as my second cleanser in my PM routine."

Caudalie's Purifying Gel Cleanser is an ideal daily cleanser designed to keep any unwanted blemishes and oiliness at bay. This gel cleanser is made with essential oils and grape water to maintain hydration and make the skin plump and nourished.

Customer review: "I use this as part of my double cleanse routine in an evening and it’s such a lovely cleanser. Not stripping and drying and has a lovely smell. I have tried a few in the past, but find this one to be one of the best I’ve tried."

This daily cleanser treats active blemishes to reduce the appearance of breakouts yet keeps the skin clean and free of impurities. This cleanser is a great option for those looking to clear and treat any blocked pores and help diminish the appearance of texture.

Customer review: "I’m a long term user of this and I love it. It’s not to be used daily so I alternate with the teen skin cleanser. I use this mainly at night before my retinol and it really does leave the skin feeling very cleansed. I use this 3/4 times a week."