A fragrance-free cleanser combining squalane with salicylic acid, designed to gently cleanse and unclog pores without foaming.
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This cleanser won't lather like traditional cleansers because the salicylic acid stops that, but it reaches deep into pores to unclog them effectively. That means people with congestion-prone skin get real pore-clearing action without the stripping feel of a typical scrub. However, it works best for those with dry to combination skin; those already managing oily skin may find it doesn't suit them as well.
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A fragrance-free cleanser combining squalane with salicylic acid, designed to gently cleanse and unclog pores without foaming.
Mostly yes. 1 of the 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 75%.
The INKEY List Squalane Cleanser holds a Guru Score of 75%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.
The INKEY List Squalane Cleanser is generally suited to oily skin and acne-prone skin.
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