elf salicylic acid

Listed concentrations include 1.8% salicylic acid in one formula and 2% BHA (salicylic acid) in others.

They’re commonly recommended for acne-prone, oily, combination, and normal skin; some formulas also list dry and sensitive skin.

The primer entries list suggested use for ages 10 years and up.

Common pairings shown include Vitamin E and tea tree, zinc and kaolin, aloe and a licorice derivative, and a hydrating hibiscus complex in the toner.

They use salicylic acid to exfoliate and unclog pores, helping to control and prevent breakouts and blackheads and to clarify or reduce the appearance of pores.

Reviewers say it improves skin look and feel, blurs imperfections, smooths and preps skin for makeup, helps makeup stay in place, and provides a moisturizing feel with good value.