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2% BHA Cleanser

This multi-tasking cleanser addresses the entire breakout lifecycle, and is safe for all types of acne. It stacks the deck with exfoliating acids, each chosen to manage either clogged pores, acne blemishes, blackheads, or lingering redness, helping clear what you have and prevent future flares. 

Benefits

  • Clarifies
  • Smooths
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2% BHA Cleanser

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5 oz

A treatment cleanser that clears up acne blemishes and blackheads

A treatment cleanser that clears up acne blemishes and blackheads

  • Do No Harm
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    • Clinically Tested
    • Dermatologist Tested
    • Vegan
    • Cruelty-Free
  • Do No Harm
    Details
    • Clinically Tested
    • Dermatologist Tested
    • Vegan
    • Cruelty-Free
  • Ingredients
    2% Salicylic Acid

    An oil-soluble BHA exfoliant that clears up acne blemishes and blackheads

    2.9% Glycolic Acid

    Derms' gold standard exfoliating acid to brighten and smooth skin's surface

    1% Azelaic Acid

    A brightening agent that visibly reduces redness and improves uneven skin tone

    2% Niacinamide

    A multi-tasking B vitamin that visibly minimizes pores and evens skin tone

    3.2% Bentonite Clay

    A mineral-rich volcanic clay that draws out dirt and absorbs excess oil

    Coconut Cleansers

    Coconut-derived cleansers that lift dirt and oil without stripping skin

    Free From

    × fragrance
    × essential oils
    × silicones
    × phthalates
    × microplastics
    × parabens
    × sulfates
    × PEGs
    × gluten

  • Ingredients
    2% Salicylic Acid

    An oil-soluble BHA exfoliant that clears up acne blemishes and blackheads

    2.9% Glycolic Acid

    Derms' gold standard exfoliating acid to brighten and smooth skin's surface

    1% Azelaic Acid

    A brightening agent that visibly reduces redness and improves uneven skin tone

    2% Niacinamide

    A multi-tasking B vitamin that visibly minimizes pores and evens skin tone

    3.2% Bentonite Clay

    A mineral-rich volcanic clay that draws out dirt and absorbs excess oil

    Coconut Cleansers

    Coconut-derived cleansers that lift dirt and oil without stripping skin

    Free From

    × fragrance
    × essential oils
    × silicones
    × phthalates
    × microplastics
    × parabens
    × sulfates
    × PEGs
    × gluten

  • How to Use
    On Rotation
    • To start, use every other day; as skin acclimates, you can build up to daily use
    • Apply a small amount to clean fingertips
    Lather Up

    Massage into a lather on damp skin, concentrating on oily and breakout-prone areas, then rinse thoroughly and gently pat skin dry

    Good To Know
    • If using in the morning, follow with sunscreen SPF 30 or higher
    • Alternate with a gentle daily cleanser chosen for your skin type's needs
  • How to Use
    On Rotation
    • To start, use every other day; as skin acclimates, you can build up to daily use
    • Apply a small amount to clean fingertips
    Lather Up

    Massage into a lather on damp skin, concentrating on oily and breakout-prone areas, then rinse thoroughly and gently pat skin dry

    Good To Know
    • If using in the morning, follow with sunscreen SPF 30 or higher
    • Alternate with a gentle daily cleanser chosen for your skin type's needs
  • Awards
    2022

    Teen Vogue Acne Award - Best For Back Acne

    2022

    Cosmopolitan’s Holy Grail Beauty Award

  • Awards
    2022

    Teen Vogue Acne Award - Best For Back Acne

    2022

    Cosmopolitan’s Holy Grail Beauty Award

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Clinical Results

Clinically proven to reduce the severity of acne blemishes and oiliness in just 48 hours—then exfoliates to visibly reduce discoloration and pores in 2 weeks
Results of a 2-week clinical trial on 20 subjects, analyzed with expert clinical grading, after 48 hours and 2 weeks

  • 95% said their skin felt thoroughly cleansed

    Results of a 2-week consumer perception regimen study on 20 subjects, immediately

  • 90% agreed that this cleanser was gentle on their skin

    Results of a 2-week consumer perception regimen study on 20 subjects, after 2 weeks

  • 90% noticed their skin immediately felt less oily

    Results of a 2-week consumer perception regimen study on 20 subjects, immediately

  • 90% saw visible redness decrease by an average of 40% after 2 weeks

    Results of a 2-week clinical regimen trial on 20 subjects, analyzed with expert clinical grading, after 2 weeks

Environmental

Reducing our impact is important to us

We partnered with Bluebird to complete a full Life Cycle Analysis on the carbon and waste impact of this product.

Reducing our impact is important to us

We partnered with Bluebird to complete a full Life Cycle Analysis on the carbon and waste impact of this product.

Production

Made in North America with ethical labor practices

Box

100% FSC certified paper made with 30% recycled fibres and plant-based inks

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FAQ

  • Should I be using this in the morning and night?

    To start, use we recommend using this cleanser every other day—and if your skin is dry, that might be enough! As skin acclimates, you can build up to daily use if you want. But we still recommend alternating with a gentle daily cleanser chosen for your skin type's needs. If your skin feels sensitive or dried out, use it less frequently.

  • Can I use this cleanser if I don't have acne?

    Yes! The exfoliating acids in our 2% BHA Cleanser are also great if you have any hyperpigmentation or dark spots, uneven skin tone, overall dullness, visible pores, or end of day shine.

  • Can I use this cleanser on my body?

    Yes! Our 2% BHA Cleanser is safe to use on both your face and your body.

  • Is this cleanser safe for pre-teens/teens?

    While our 2% BHA Cleanser was tested for safety and efficacy on adults, it should be safe for both teens and pre-teens. We always recommend checking with the child's doctor before starting any new skincare regimen.

  • Is this safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

    Our Azelaic Acid BHA/AHA Cleanser wasn’t tested on people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and some doctors recommend limiting the use of AHAs and BHAs during that time. We suggest checking with your doctor before adding this product to your routine.

Overall rating: 4.775862 / 5 from 348 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The 2% BHA Cleanser is praised for its effectiveness in clearing acne and managing breakouts. Customers appreciate its gentle yet effective ingredients, which provide good exfoliation and leave the skin feeling clean, soft, and smooth. It is particularly favored for acne-prone skin, offering a non-irritating formula.

Summary topics

  • Acne Management: 14%
  • Acne Clearing: 4%
  • Ingredient Gentleness: 6%
  • Cleanser Effectiveness: 40%

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Review highlights

  • "It helped to clear up my hormonal acne quickly and leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth." — Cora-Lee P.
  • "This product made my skin feel so soft and clean!" — Gigi
  • "My skin feels so clean and smooth after using." — Cassie H.

Reviews

Perfection!

"Viral for a reason. It’s that good. I love it so much I wish SkinFix would make the exact same formula without the BHA in it. That way I could use one in the am and this one at night. It’s a mix between a cream and gel very minimally foaming cleanser. Rinses off so easy and doesn’t strip the skin. Perfection."

— Daniel (5/5)

My 14-year old son is

"My 14-year old son is using this. He has typical teenager skin with occasional breakouts. He likes it because it's gentle and doesn't irritate his skin."

— Jennifer B. (5/5)

amazing for acne/clogged pores

"this cleanser has helped so much with my clogged pores and reduced my breakouts overall. I've been using it with the adapanoid gel and skin barrier cream and it has worked wonders! those 3 products have been my new skincare routine for the past 6+ months"

— Madison (5/5)

My acne is improving. This

"My acne is improving. This has been a good evening cleanser to remove my makeup and to do a deep clean."

— Candice K. (5/5)

Best cleanser out there.

"Simply the best! I keep praying SF will make this same cleanser in a non-acid form. It’s almost a mix of a cream cleanser and a gel/foaming. It lathers nice, but what I love is it rinses off so nice. It isn’t a struggle to get this film off your skin that so many have. It’s not stripping-but does leave your face clean feeling. I just love it so much. Please make a no acid version… or even an AHA version… or pull a Prequel and make all of them…. That would be awesome. I’d buy all of them!"

— Daniel (5/5)

Perfect product

"Literally saved my skin"

— Nour (5/5)

I like this product but

"I like this product but do not care for the smell. Haven't been using it long enough to notice a great difference in my skin, but it does not strip my skin."

— Lauren S. (4/5)

Daughter’s favorite face wash!

"Daughter’s favorite face wash!"

— Jaime W. (5/5)

Love it

"Love it"

— Kenya L. (4/5)

Excellent product. As soon as

"Excellent product. As soon as I stop using it my acne comes right back. Definitely would purchase this wash if you struggle with acne and oily skin."

— Anthony T. (5/5)

Q&A

Is this cleanser good for large pores in the t zone area ?
Hi Carlos, Our 2% BHA Cleanser stacks the deck with a potent trio of salicylic, glycolic, and azelaic acids. Together, they exfoliate to smooth away flakiness, dissolve excess oil, help clear clogged pores, refine the look of skin texture, and visibly reduce redness. It has been clinically tested and proven to significantly reduce oiliness in just 48 hours—then exfoliates to visibly reduce discoloration and pores in 2 weeks. We hope this helps!
I have been struggling with close comedowns and some acne will this cleanser help with those two things?
Hi Ava, The acne+ Azelaic Acid BHA/AHA Cleanser was created with a potent trio of salicylic, glycolic, and azelaic acids. Together, they exfoliate to smooth away flakiness, dissolve excess oil, help clear clogged pores, refine the look of skin texture, and visibly reduce redness. A true targeted pore-clearing cleanser for acne-prone skin. We hope this helps!
Love this cleanser 😍 (acne +). Is it safe for daily AM & PM use? What about to use with retinol in pm? Specifically; I use the Algenist Elevate retinol (and religiously use SPF every morning). Ive just recently started (in the last 2-3 weeks) the retinization process and am still only using it at the most 2x/week, but it completely depends on my skin condition whether I'll use it or pass on it (the retinol). Ive got oily skin and am very acne prone, if that helps with context. Any feedback would be hugely appreciated!
Hi Renee, Thank you for your question. Regarding the use of retinoids with our Acne+ collection, ideally we suggest you confirm with your prescribing doctor. We would also always recommend spot treating or trying the product in a small area of skin to assess skin’s reactivity before using on your full face. The Acne+ Cleanser was developed to be effective without irritation to help protect your vital skin barrier. We suggest that when starting, you use 1x per day and work up to 2x per day if needed. Most Skin Nerds are able to use this product twice a day, 365 days a year on the face and the body. If sensitivity occurs discontinue or lessen use. We hope this helps!
I started using this product about a week ago and I've noticed redness in some areas of my face as well as dry spots. I've noticed my acne getting better in some spots, but worse in others. Is this normal reactions to using the product or is it something I should be concerned about?
Hi Basil, Thank you for reaching out. The Acne+ 2% BHA Cleanser was developed to be effective without irritation to help protect your vital skin barrier. We suggest that when starting, you use 1x per day and work up to 2x per day if needed. Most Skin Nerds are able to use this product twice a day, 365 days a year on the face and the body. If sensitivity occurs discontinue or lessen use. We hope this helps!
Can a 13 year old use the acne cleanser? She also uses nightly an over the counter retin-A. (Differin)
Hi Rudi, Yes! The Skinfix acne+ collection is safe for both teens and pre-teens (and tweens)! We always recommend checking with the child's doctor before starting any new skincare regimen . The Acne+ 2% BHA Cleanser was developed to be effective without irritation to help protect your vital skin barrier. We suggest that when starting, you use 1x per day and work up to 2x per day if needed. Most Skin Nerds are able to use this product twice a day, 365 days a year on the face and the body. If sensitivity occurs discontinue or lessen use.
Does the Acne + Azelaic acid AHA/BHA cleanser have the same formula as the Acne +2% BHA cleanser? ie. the same % of each active.
Hi Liz, Thank you for reaching out. Due to regulatory requirements in Canada, the formula is almost identical but did have to have an adjustment in the % of active BHA's. This truly does not change the efficacy and the clinical results show this. We hope this helps!
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