Key ingredients
4.4/5
Salicylic acid 2% is the main active in this exfoliating toner.
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Clarifying Exfoliant 2% Salicylic Acid
$6.49
Clarifying BHA from an acne brand. Straightforward pore-clear focus.
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The Edyt Score
4.4 / 5.0
Targets
4.1/5
This exfoliating toner is a 2% SA.
Formula standards
4.4/5
The formula is a 2% SA.
The verdict
Clarifying BHA from an acne brand.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Paula's Choice, The Ordinary, COSRX, Naturium, Pixi, and SOME BY MI) — best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Acne-prone texture | Clogged pores and texture | Brightness and texture | Mild multi-acid nights | 2% BHA alternative | Everyday glow exfoliation | Multi-acid texture nights |
| Key actives | Salicylic acid 2% | Salicylic acid 2% | Glycolic acid 7% | AHA + BHA | Salicylic acid 2% | Glycolic acid 5% | AHA + BHA + PHA |
| Texture | Exfoliating toner | Exfoliating toner | Exfoliating toner | Exfoliating toner | Exfoliating toner | Exfoliating toner | Exfoliating toner |
| Skin fit | Acne-prone | Oily combination | Normal resilient | Combination | Oily combination | Normal combination | Combination acne-prone |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Notes | 2% SA · Acne brand | 2% BHA · Leave-on | 7% glycolic · Budget | AHA/BHA · Milder | 2% BHA · Alt lane | 5% glycolic · Glow Tonic | AHA BHA PHA · K-beauty |
| $ / size | $6.49 | $29.60 | $13.50 | $14.97 | $18.99 | $25.75 | $16.80 |
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FAQ
Who is Clarifying Exfoliant 2% Salicylic Acid best for?
Clarifying BHA from an acne brand. Straightforward pore-clear focus.
How did Edyt Beauty score this exfoliating toner?
Edyt Beauty rates Clarifying Exfoliant 2% Salicylic Acid 4.4 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Clarifying Exfoliant 2% Salicylic Acid against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Paula's Choice, The Ordinary, COSRX, Naturium, Pixi, and SOME BY MI. For more from the same brand, see More from PanOxyl below.
Where can I buy it?
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