Face Republic Calming Salicylic Acid Cleanser 100ml
Face Republic Calming Salicylic Acid Cleanser 100ml
Low-pH Korean gel cleanser for excess oil, visible buildup, and blemish-prone skin.
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A low-pH Korean gel cleanser for oily, blemish-prone skin, visible buildup, and pores that feel congested.
Made with 0.5% salicylic acid plus centella, green tea, tea tree, beta-glucan, hyaluronic acid, and ceramide NP, it removes excess oil and daily residue while leaving skin feeling fresh, smooth, and comfortably clean.
Lather onto wet skin, massage gently, and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Choose this if...
- ✓ Your skin gets oily, shiny, or blemish-prone
- ✓ Your pores feel congested or collect visible buildup
- ✓ You want salicylic acid in a simple rinse-off step
- ✓ You prefer a low-pH gel cleanser with calming and moisture-supporting ingredients
Complete your balanced-skin routine
Follow cleansing with a calming layer, then seal with lightweight moisture.

Formula, ingredients & use
Why you’ll love it
- Features 5,000ppm / 0.5% salicylic acid
- Helps remove excess oil, dead-skin buildup, and daily residue
- Supports a clearer, smoother, more refined-looking complexion
- Low-pH formula helps cleanse without an overly stripped after-feel
- Soft gel texture creates a light, comfortable foam
- Includes centella, green tea, and tea tree extracts
- Beta-glucan, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and ceramide NP support a comfortable post-cleanse feel
- Fits easily into a morning or evening blemish-care routine
Best for
Best for: Oily skin, combination skin, blemish-prone skin, excess sebum, clogged-feeling pores, visible buildup, blackhead-prone areas, rough-feeling texture, and shiny T-zones
Skin type fit: Best suited to oily, combination, and blemish-prone skin. Normal skin may also use it when pores feel congested. Dry or sensitive-feeling skin should begin slowly and monitor for tightness.
What to expect
Texture: Soft, lightweight gel cleanser
Lather: Light, gentle foam
Finish: Fresh, clean, smooth, and non-greasy
Scent: Herbal scent from rosemary leaf oil and botanical extracts
Routine step: Water-based facial cleanser
Use: Morning or evening based on skin tolerance
How to use
- Wet your face and hands with lukewarm water.
- Dispense a moderate amount into your palms.
- Add water and work the gel into a light foam.
- Gently massage over the face, focusing on oily or buildup-prone areas.
- Avoid direct contact with the eyes.
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- Follow with toner, serum, and moisturizer.
- In the morning, finish with sunscreen.
Suggested frequency: Use once or twice daily based on your skin’s tolerance. Begin once daily or several times weekly if you are new to salicylic acid or prone to dryness.
Tip: Let the cleanser do the work. Massage gently with fingertips rather than using a cleansing brush or aggressive scrubbing.
Key ingredients
- Salicylic Acid 5,000ppm / 0.5%: A beta hydroxy acid that helps lift away dead-skin buildup and excess oil for smoother-feeling skin and clearer-looking pores.
- Centella Asiatica Extract: Helps support a calm, comfortable skin feel while cleansing.
- Green Tea Leaf Extract: Botanical antioxidant included to support fresh, balanced-looking skin.
- Tea Tree Leaf Extract: Included to complement the formula’s oily and blemish-prone skin positioning.
- Glycerin: A humectant that helps skin retain a comfortable moisture feel during cleansing.
- Beta-Glucan: Supports a hydrated, calm, and comfortable-feeling complexion.
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid: A moisture-supporting form of hyaluronic acid that helps reduce an overly tight after-cleansing feel.
- Ceramide NP: Included to support the skin’s moisture-barrier feel.
- Laminaria Japonica Extract: Seaweed extract included as part of the cleanser’s botanical and moisture-supporting blend.
- Fig Fruit Extract: Helps support a soft, conditioned skin feel.
- Rosemary Leaf Oil: Provides the formula’s herbal scent and complements its refreshing cleansing profile.
Good to know
- Size: 100 ml / 3.38 fl. oz.
- Korean gel facial cleanser
- Features 5,000ppm / 0.5% salicylic acid
- Low-pH formula
- Designed for oily, combination, and blemish-prone skin
- Helps remove excess oil, daily residue, and dead-skin buildup
- Includes centella, green tea, and tea tree extracts
- Includes beta-glucan, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, and ceramide NP
- Soft gel-to-foam texture
- Current 2025 version has an updated name and package
- Previous product name: Calming Acne Salicylic Cleanser
- Formula is reported unchanged between the previous and 2025 versions
- Contains rosemary leaf oil
- Avoid the eye area
- Patch test before first use
- Reduce frequency if skin feels dry, tight, or uncomfortable
- Use sunscreen during the day
- Made in South Korea
Full ingredients
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Cocoate, Lauryl Glucoside, Pentylene Glycol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Salicylic Acid, Decylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol
About the brand
Face Republic is a Korean skincare brand built around helping customers find their true beauty through approachable skincare for different skin types and concerns. The brand offers routine-focused lines such as Hydro, Glow, Calming, and Blooming, with products made in Korea and designed for everyday care.
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