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SA Smoothing Cleanser

SA Smoothing Cleanser

CeraVe·Cleanser17 recommendations

What the community says

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Backed by 8 threads from r/acne, r/scacjdiscussion and 3 more.

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Pros

  • 0.5% salicylic acid gentle enough for daily use by many with acne or texture issues
  • Also recommended and effective as a body wash for keratosis pilaris and back acne
  • Creamy texture that reduces stripping compared to foaming acids

Cons

  • Can cause dryness, redness, and barrier damage especially if layered with other exfoliants or used twice daily
  • Users with sensitive, dry, or combination skin often report irritation or worsening acne after weeks of use
  • Not everyone sees pore clearing or acne improvement; some find it ineffective or even aggravating

Product details

Skin Type

Product Traits

Key Ingredients

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Where to buy

Available on Amazon

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Real Reddit threads

8 threads from r/acne, r/scacjdiscussion +3 more

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