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There’s gentle exfoliation courtesy of betaine salicylate, a mild beta-hydroxy acid that buffs away little flakes and rough patches dry skin tends to collect.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
Berries Berries, including blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, and strawberries, are rich in salicylates.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 28 Nov. 2025
To counter this, the team used a ternary molten salt made of lithium hydroxide, lithium nitrate, and lithium salicylate.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
In its Blackhead Power Liquid formulation, the brand takes on pore-minimizing once again, this time calling on betaine salicylate acid, niacinamide, and willow bark water to get the job done.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2025
Overall, the diet encourages people to eat whole foods that are low in salicylates.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
Key Ingredients: Glycolic acid, betaine salicylate Fragrance: Fragrance-free Best Toner for Combination Skin: CosRX AHA Toner
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This AHA Korean toner evens out skin tone and clears whiteheads.
—Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2025
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
Berries Berries, including blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, and strawberries, are rich in salicylates.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 28 Nov. 2025
To counter this, the team used a ternary molten salt made of lithium hydroxide, lithium nitrate, and lithium salicylate.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
In its Blackhead Power Liquid formulation, the brand takes on pore-minimizing once again, this time calling on betaine salicylate acid, niacinamide, and willow bark water to get the job done.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2025
Overall, the diet encourages people to eat whole foods that are low in salicylates.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
Key Ingredients: Glycolic acid, betaine salicylate Fragrance: Fragrance-free Best Toner for Combination Skin: CosRX AHA Toner
Courtesy of brand
CosRX AHA Toner
$11
Amazon
This AHA Korean toner evens out skin tone and clears whiteheads.
—Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Salicylate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salicylate. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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salicylate
noun
sa·lic·y·late
sə-ˈlis-ə-ˌlāt 
: a salt or ester of salicylic acid
also
: salicylic acid
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