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Salicylic Acid 0.5% Cleanser
4.4(640 reviews)
For Congestion, Daily
RM38
- Free shipping over RM120
- NPRA-notified
- 30-day returns
- Fragrance-free
TargetsSigns of Congestion, Textural Irregularities
Suited forOily, Combination
FormatCleanser: Foaming
Key ingredientsSalicylic Acid, Zinc PCA
When to useMorning and/or evening
Full ingredients (INCI)
Aqua, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Zinc PCA, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Inside the formula
Kadar's Salicylic Acid 0.5% Cleanser is a cleanser: foaming built around Salicylic Acid 0.5%. It is dosed to work, printed on the front, and made without added fragrance or filler. A rinse-off dose of salicylic acid for daily use on congestion-prone skin.
An oil-soluble beta hydroxy acid that gets inside the pore. Oily and congestion-prone skin. Avoid high strengths in pregnancy.
Salicylic Acid: Clears congestion, blackheads and breakouts, and reduces shine.
What’s in it, and why
Salicylic Acid: BHA; clears inside the pore
Zinc PCA: Zinc salt; helps control oil and soothe
How it works
Salicylic acid is an oil-soluble beta hydroxy acid, so it travels into the pore to dissolve the debris behind congestion and blackheads. It also gently exfoliates the surface and helps control shine.
- Step 1Apply in the evening
- Step 2Oil-soluble BHA clears inside the pore
- Step 3Fewer blackheads, clearer skin
TargetsSigns of Congestion, Textural Irregularities
What to expect
- First usesSkin feels cleaner, with less congestion after a few days.
- Weeks 2–4Fewer blackheads and a clearer, smoother surface.
- OngoingCongestion kept in check with regular use.
A guide, not a guarantee. Consistency and daily SPF do most of the work.
Salicylic Acid 0.5% Cleanser in a real routine
How to use & layer
Morning & evening
Use morning and/or evening on damp skin, massage and rinse. Reduce to alternate days if skin feels dry.
Where it fits: Best in the evening. If you also use a retinoid, alternate them on separate nights rather than layering, then follow with a moisturiser.
Testing shows
A rinse-off dose of salicylic acid for daily use on congestion-prone skin.
Leaves oilier skin visibly less shiny through the day.
* Based on Kadar consumer and instrumental testing. Individual results vary.
Good to know
- Suited to
- Oily, Combination
- Experience
- Beginner-friendly, introduce one active at a time
- Format
- Cleanser: Foaming
- Fragrance
- Fragrance-free, no essential oils or dyes
- Pregnancy
- Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Made in
- Malaysia, to ISO 22716 GMP; NPRA-notified
Highlights
- pH3.80-4.20
- Fragrance-freeYes
- Alcohol-freeYes
- Oil-freeYes
- VeganYes
- Cruelty-freeYes
Formulation compatibility
Already using something else? Pick a product to see how Salicylic Acid 0.5% Cleanser layers with it.
See how it pairs with every active class
- RetinoidKeep them separateAcids and retinoids together inflame skin. Alternate them on different nights.
- Vitamin C (strong)Use with careBoth are low-pH and potent. Use vitamin C in the morning and the acid at night.
- AHA (glycolic / lactic / mandelic)Use with careTwo exfoliating acids at once can over-exfoliate. Use on alternate nights.
- Copper peptidesUse with careDirect acids can degrade copper peptides. Use them at different times of day.
- NiacinamideFine togetherThese layer well together in the same routine.
- Azelaic acidFine togetherThese layer well together in the same routine.
- Alpha arbutinFine togetherThese layer well together in the same routine.
- Vitamin C (gentle)Fine togetherThese layer well together in the same routine.
- PeptidesFine togetherThese layer well together in the same routine.
- Barrier & hydrationGreat togetherHydration and protection layer safely under or over any active.
- HydratorGreat togetherHydration and protection layer safely under or over any active.
- SunscreenGreat togetherHydration and protection layer safely under or over any active.
Frequently asked
Can I use it daily?
A low rinse-off dose can be daily; leave-on treatments are best a few times a week to start.
Is it safe in pregnancy?
Discuss high-strength salicylic acid with your doctor; low rinse-off levels are generally considered fine.
How long does one bottle last?
Used as directed, most serums last two to three months. Once opened, use within the period-after-opening shown on the pack (usually 12 months).
How is it shipped, and can I return it?
Free nationwide shipping over RM120, dispatched within one working day. Unopened products can be returned within 30 days; if something irritated your skin, contact us and we will make it right.
Do I need a patch test?
Yes, especially with actives. Apply a small amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before using on the face.
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