Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
by COSRX
Updated July 30, 2026
Mild formulation that doubles as a daily salicylic acid exfoliant
What the community says
Salicylic acid 0.5% daily cleanser favored in k-beauty circles offers gentle exfoliation suited for oily/acne-prone skin but tends to dry and irritate sensitive or dry skin types if overused.
What this means for you
Backed by 7 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/koreanskincare and 1 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Mild formulation that doubles as a daily salicylic acid exfoliant
- Often used in simplified routines without heavy foaming or lather
- Helpful for managing sebaceous filaments with consistent use
Watch out for
- Can cause dryness and redness for sensitive or dry skin if used daily
- Some users report lack of foam and a lotion-like texture that doesn’t rinse clean
- Mild irritation and barrier disruption risks when combined with retinoids or over-exfoliation
Product details
Real Reddit threads
7 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/koreanskincare +1 more
“I stopped washing my face every morning and night and toned it down to maybe once or twice every 3 days with the cosrx salicylic acid cleanser.”
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“Other days I would just splash water on my face.”
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“I cannot guarantee that my simple routine may work for everyone”
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“The Cosrx salicylic acid cleanser is amazing”
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“Yay Cosrx!”
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“the only similar item we have is the corsx cleanser: Haven't used it yet as I still have plenty of cleanser to use”
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“COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
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“Night (when I'm home):”
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“Current routine - for the past year.”
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“I also use cosrx salicylic acid facial wash”
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“I don't like their toners because i didn't see any changes.”
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“I use it together with the all in one cream.”
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“Cleanser (CosRx Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser)”
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“HEALING NIGHT ROUTINE”
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“BHA NIGHT ROUTINE”
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“the Cosrx salicylic acid one, both are very gentle imo.”
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“I currently use an exfoliator and I think it works quite well”
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“Get a gel cleanser , something with Bha”
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