Skinaholics Beauty Skin Perfecting Salicylic Acid Exfoliant, 2% BHA Liquid, 118ml

Salicylic acid exfoliant: product summary

This 118ml leave-on liquid contains 2% salicylic acid (BHA). Apply it after cleansing with clean fingertips or a cotton pad. Leave it on, then use moisturiser. Use SPF 30+ during the day. Check the label for the full ingredient list.

Key facts

Salicylic acid and acne care

The NHS lists topical salicylic acid among acne treatments. The British Association of Dermatologists acne leaflet also mentions salicylic acid in over-the-counter products. These pages discuss acne care. Neither reviews this bottle.

How to use the BHA liquid

1. Patch test a small area, then wait 48 hours before wider use.
2. Cleanse your face and apply the liquid with clean fingertips or a cotton pad.
3. Keep it away from your eyelids and broken skin.
4. Leave it on. Do not rinse.
5. If you are new to the product, begin with two or three evenings a week.
6. Apply moisturiser after using the liquid.
7. Use SPF 30+ during the day.

Stop using it if irritation persists.

Ingredients explained

Salicylic acid is the BHA ingredient, at 2%.

Safety and who should avoid it

For external use only. Keep it away from the eyes, mucous membranes, broken skin and children. Stop if irritation persists.

Using it with retinoids

The BAD acne leaflet lists topical tretinoin and salicylic acid among acne treatments. It gives no routine for using them together.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best way to apply salicylic acid?

Cleanse first. Apply the liquid with clean fingertips or a cotton pad. Avoid the eyelids and broken skin. Leave it on without rinsing, then use moisturiser.

How often should I use this 2% BHA liquid?

If you are new to the product, start with two or three evenings a week. Apply it after cleansing, leave it on, then use moisturiser. Stop if irritation persists.

When should I not use salicylic acid?

Keep this liquid away from the eyes, other mucous membranes and broken skin. Stop if irritation persists. Keep the bottle out of reach of children.

Does salicylic acid remove blackheads?

The NHS lists topical salicylic acid among acne treatments. That page does not say this cosmetic removes blackheads. It gives general information about acne care.

Can I use this exfoliant with tretinoin?

The BAD leaflet lists topical tretinoin for acne and mentions salicylic acid products. It does not say how to combine tretinoin with this exfoliant in one routine.

Should I use sunscreen with this exfoliant?

Use SPF 30+ during the day. Apply the 2% BHA liquid after cleansing, leave it on, and use moisturiser afterwards. This is the full order of use.

Sources and further reading

• NHS acne treatment guidance.
• British Association of Dermatologists acne leaflet.

Last reviewed: November 2026.

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