Blemish Acne Clearing Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
by BYOMA
Updated October 27, 2026
Studies support 2% salicylic acid for acne; Redditors praise the gentle cream texture.
What the community says
This 2% salicylic acid cleanser targets acne, oiliness, and texture in a cream base with glycerin, ceramides, and allantoin. Redditors call it gentle, and studies found salicylic acid can clear acne; daily use alongside exfoliating products may damage the barrier.
What this means for you
What people love
- 2% salicylic acid in a cream cleanser
- Ceramides make the cream feel lighter than traditional foam
Watch out for
- Barrier damage is possible with twice-daily use alongside exfoliating products
- Needs a few minutes on skin for salicylic acid to work
Product details
Concerns
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
What the science says
Acne
Some evidence
Salicylic Acid: 16 studies tested it directly. See all 34 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found salicylic acid helped clear acne
- It often reduced pimples, blackheads and whiteheads
- It often worked about as well as other common acne treatments
- Used with other acne treatments, it sometimes cleared acne better than the other treatment alone
- Side effect results were uncertain when compared with benzoyl peroxide
Studied at 0.5–30%this product: 2%
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 5 mentions across 5 threads
BYOMA Blemish Acne Clearing Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 5 threads from r/SkincareAddiction and r/acne, summarized.
“Byoma’s Blemish Clearing Cleanser is REALLY nice.”
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“Extremely gentle with its cream formula, but it has 2% SalAcid”
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“the ceramides in it make it feel much lighter than a traditional foaming cleanser”
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“Try either the Byoma Blemish Clearing Cleanser (cream formula) or the Peach Slices Acne Cleanser (foaming gel formula) twice a day.”
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“The salicylic acid will also help the texture and oiliness.”
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“Just make sure to leave it on for a few minutes after rubbing it onto your face so the SalAcid has time to actually work.”
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“Wash with Byoma Acne Clearing Cleanser (2% salicylic acid)”
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“Previously I had been using the Byoma Acne Clearing Cleanser twice daily”
Positive
“I found out could be damaging my skin barrier, especially when used alongside The Ordinary Lactic Acid”
Positive
“Byoma Acne Clearing Cleanser (every night)”
Positive
“Here’s my routine at the moment:”
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“Does anyone have any tips or advice for me?”
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“maybe switch to a creamy Salicylic Acid face wash after your BP one runs out?”
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“Byoma's Blemish Clearing Cleanser is super good for dry skin bc it has ceramides”
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“SalAcid is one of the best ingredients for acne”
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