What is Betaine Salicylate?

Antimicrobial

Betaine Salicylate is an antimicrobial that holds microbes back.

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Antimicrobial, Keratolytic.

CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.

Anything to watch out for?

Some products' ingredient lists mark this ingredient as below. If a mark's reason fits your skin, it is the ingredient to weigh in those products.

Pregnancy skincare guidance lists this ingredient as one to be careful with.: Marked this way on 9 products.

Each mark comes from matching the product's full ingredient list against lists for fragrance, labeled fragrance allergens, drying alcohols, essential oils, fungal acne, pore clogging, and pregnancy caution.

Which products feature it?

23 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.

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23YEARSOLD
BADECASIL P
It's made for a smoother skin texture and less shine.
Key: Betaine Salicylate (#17 on the ingredient list · 0.8%), Glycolic Acid 4%, Urea
Official (Korean)
13 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
a smoother skin texture (amount unknown) · less shine
Don't count on:
calmer skin
See each claim
claims, checked
Betaine Salicylate 0.8%backed by evidence
Glycolic Acid 4%backed by evidence
* Limited to raw material characteristicsbacked by evidence
✅Strong exfoliation and sebum control with AHA 4%partly backed
Improve problem / Remove dead cells / Refine skin texture / Tighten pore / Control sebum / Adjust pH balancepartly backed
Betaine Salicylate - removes dead skin and sebumpartly backed
Glycolic Acid - exfoliation, normalizes skin turnover cyclepartly backed
Optima Pharmacy #1 cream large capacity now online!no supporting source found
✅K-Optima Pharmacy #1 cream at 880 branchesno supporting source found
✅Cumulative sales 2,000,000!no supporting source found
BADECA™ 0.5%no supporting source found
Badeka™ - removes excess dead skin, smooth skin textureno supporting source found
BioDtox - soothes skin hypersensitivityno supporting source found
BARULAB
GREENTEA MELTING PAD
It's made for calmer skin and less visible pores.
Key: Betaine Salicylate (#6 on the ingredient list · 0.5%), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin
Official (Korean)
35 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
calmer skin (amount unknown) · less visible pores · a smoother skin texture · less shine
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claims, checked
Prepared with a 150-sheet beast-capacity configuration that can be used for 5 months when using 1 sheet per daybacked by evidence
Soothing : Allantoin, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extractplausible, not tested
A stamp-and-use pad that sticks right on when you tap it lightlyplausible, not tested
An exfoliating pad good for skin oil-moisture balance and exfoliation, containing green tea extract good for skin soothing and moisturizing, with BHA ingredient 5,000ppm that removes dead skin cells and melts sebumpartly backed
Peeling : BHA (Betaine Salicylate) 0.5%partly backed
Jirisan Hadong Greentea Extract 15,980ppmpartly backed
*Human application test completed for skin sebum amount improvementpartly backed
Skin sebum amount 36.8% reductionpartly backed
Human application test completed for skin sebum amount improvementpartly backed
Improvement in soothing skin sensitized by external irritationpartly backed
*Human application test completed for physical irritation soothingpartly backed
*Human application test completed for chemical irritation soothingpartly backed
#SkinTexture #PoreTexture Improvementpartly backed
Pore improvement rate 36.2%partly backed
Human application test completed for pore (volume, area. depth, skin texture, pore texture) improvementpartly backed
Exfoliating care, moisture recharge, irritation soothing 3 IN 1 green tea melting padpartly backed
BHA ingredient (5,000PPM) cares for sebum inside pores and lifted dead skin cellspartly backed
Green tea extract (15,980PPM) harvested in Hadong, Jirisan charges the skin with moisture and breathes vitality into itpartly backed
The ultimate soothing trio (Centella asiatica extract, allantoin, panthenol) ingredients quickly soothe skin irritated after cleansingpartly backed
80-sheet differencepartly backed
#MoistOutsideMoistInside Green Tea Moisture Essence 380ML Containedpartly backed
30ML essence, no less than 12.6 bottles?partly backed
Green tea melting pad that melts sebum*overstated
Excess sebum reduction effect proven by experimentoverstated
A real testimony review of # Barulab Green Tea Pad that you can't go back from once you try itno supporting source found
Capacity 2x UPno supporting source found
Price 2x DOWNno supporting source found
A 30ML green tea moisture essence that fills moisture from the inside and firmly holds outer moisture is generously contained, no less than 12.6 bottles.no supporting source found
The golden age of padsnothing specific to check
Now the era of stamping and wiping with “Jjikge”nothing specific to check
A melting pad with a different texturenothing specific to check
#Barulab Green Tea Pad's 5 reasons why it's special!nothing specific to check
#GodValuePadnothing specific to check
A #GreenTea Melting Pad filled with Hadong green tea, with a different moistnessnothing specific to check
Enjoy moistness without lack, without worry of drying out!nothing specific to check
celimax
JI WOO GAE heartleaf BHA peeling pad
It's made for better hydration and a smoother skin texture.
Key: Betaine Salicylate (#6 on the ingredient list · 0.5%), Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hyaluronic Acid
Brand store Official (Korean)
15 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better hydration · a smoother skin texture
Don't count on:
less visible pores · calmer skin
See each claim
claims, checked
#EraserPad #Exfoliation #TonerPadplausible, not tested
#ImpurityCleanup #Exfoliation #TonerPadplausible, not tested
With a soft texture, it can be used on the entire face and provides skin texture refinement and moisture supply.plausible, not tested
Wipe and care for areas with many dead skin cells, such as the nose, chin, and behind the ears.plausible, not tested
Wiping the skin with a pad soaked in toner fills moisture more evenly and leaves the skin smooth.partly backed
Effective for exfoliation, impurity removal, skin texture refinement, toner substitute, moisture supply.partly backed
Wiping the embossed surface of the bumpy pad along your skin texture neatly removes old dead skin and impurities.partly backed
Wiping the neck, chest, elbows, knees, etc., is also effective for body exfoliation.partly backed
Hwahae review rating 4.32 points.partly backed
If you don't see results, we offer a 100% refund within 30 days.partly backed
The *hyaluronic acid ingredient, called the 'moisture reservoir,' fills the purified pores, delivering abundant moisture.overstated
Houttuynia cordata and madecassoside help soothe irritated skin.overstated
Born from repeated testing to ensure the pad and toner work in harmony for effective skincare.no supporting source found
No. 1 in the 2021 Hwahae Beauty Award Scrub/Peeling category.no supporting source found
No. 1 in Naver Shopping Skin Care.no supporting source found
23YEARSOLD
BADECASIL D
It's made for a smoother skin texture and calmer skin.
Key: Betaine Salicylate (#17 on the ingredient list · 0.5%), Glycolic Acid 1%, Centella Asiatica Extract 2%
Official (Korean)
26 claims, summarized
You can expect:
a smoother skin texture
Only partly backed:
calmer skin · less visible pores · less shine (amount unknown) · better hydration
See each claim
claims, checked
Contains Glycolic Acid (AHA), which may increase skin's sensitivity to sunlight, so it is recommended to use at nightbacked by evidence
Remove dead cellsbacked by evidence
Refine skin texturebacked by evidence
I have sensitive skin and worry about irritation / My skin is weak and easily turns redplausible, not tested
Centella Asiatica, Houttuynia cordata, Tea tree leaf extract - Soothes sensitive skinplausible, not tested
Soothe irritated skinplausible, not tested
Moisturize skinplausible, not tested
Betaine Salicylate - Removes dead skin cells and sebumpartly backed
AHA 1% + BHA 0.5% + Centella Asiatica / Refreshingly exfoliates while protecting the skin on days with many external irritantspartly backed
AHA/BHA - Removes dead skin cells from the skin surface and inside porespartly backed
Betaine Salicylate - Creates smooth skin texture through exfoliation and sebum controlpartly backed
Improves skin texture after 1 application / Improves rough skin surface / SESm(Skin Smoothness balue, A.U.) 199.74 -> 181.14 / -9.3% / Immediately improves skin surface irregularitiespartly backed
Skin texture improvement clinically verified / SKIN RESEARCH CENTERpartly backed
A daily-use cream good for exfoliation and oil controloverstated
Glycolic Acid - Exfoliates, normalizes skin turnover cycleoverstated
Ceramide NP - Strengthens moisture barrier, inhibits moisture evaporationoverstated
Mildly acidic ingredients may cause a slight tingling sensation during exfoliation, but this is a beneficial stimulus to the skin, so you can rest assuredoverstated
K-Optima Pharmacy's #1 Cream across 880 branchesno supporting source found
Cumulative sales 200 man!no supporting source found
Badeka™ - Removes unnecessary dead skin cells, smooth skin textureno supporting source found
BioDtox - Soothes skin hypersensitivity reactionsno supporting source found
Non-comedogenicno supporting source found
Suitable for acne-prone skin / NON COMEDOGENICno supporting source found
Adjust pH balanceno supporting source found
Moisture-hydrating blend formula provides refreshing texture and fast absorptionnothing specific to check
Improve problemnothing specific to check
COSRX
2 in 1 Poreless Power Liquid
It's made for less visible pores and less shine.
Key: Betaine Salicylate (#7 on the ingredient list · 0.1%), Allantoin, Panthenol
Official (Korean)
8 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
less visible pores · less shine
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claims, checked
White willow bark water 88%backed by evidence
Betaine salicylate 0.1%backed by evidence
Extracted from white willow bark and cassia seedbacked by evidence
Dual pore care liquid that helps with pore care and sebum careplausible, not tested
Cooling liquid that helps with pore careplausible, not tested
Gently provides intensive pore care with botanical ingredientspartly backed
*Low irritation test completedno supporting source found
With a transparent, flowing formula that is not stickynothing specific to check
COSRX
One Step Original Blemish Pore Clear Pad
Key: Betaine Salicylate (#5 on the ingredient list), Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water, Zinc PCA
Official (Korean)
2 claims checked
claims, checked
Wrinkle improvement cosmeticbacked by evidence
Low-irritation skincare for sensitive skin, 56 wins at Global Beauty Awardsnothing specific to check
NEEDLY
Anti-Trouble Pad
It's made for a smoother skin texture and less shine.
Key: Betaine Salicylate (#6 on the ingredient list), Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Official (Korean)
21 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
clearer-looking skin · a smoother skin texture · less shine · calmer skin
Don't count on:
better barrier support
See each claim
claims, checked
Cool and clean skin purificationplausible, not tested
Watery formula for lighter, cooler care of skin troubles*plausible, not tested
Dead skin cell care for bumpy skin + sebum and impurity careplausible, not tested
Skin soothingplausible, not tested
Soft double-sided pad effective for both wiping toner and pack tonerplausible, not tested
#SuitableForAcneProneSkin#AHA,BHA,LHA,PHApartly backed
Purifies sebum, dead skin cells, and impurities in pores, the cause of skin trouble*partly backed
Low-irritation trouble* pad suitable for acne-prone and sensitive skinpartly backed
Seems suitable for use on acne-prone skin 100%partly backed
AHA and PHA ingredients gently remove dead skin cells, and BHA and LHA ingredients dissolve sebum and impurities in pores without irritation, purifying pores.partly backed
Sebum secretion improvement effect confirmed after 4 weeks of usepartly backed
Suitable for acne-prone skin · sebum improvementpartly backed
Suitable for sensitive skinpartly backed
Solve recurring skin troubles* with one sheetoverstated
The sure reason for gentle, non-irritating trouble careoverstated
256.21% improvementoverstated
Barrier careno supporting source found
Intensive moisture care with 9 times essence absorption relative to fabric weightno supporting source found
A biodegradable vegan pad that considers skin and environmentno supporting source found
Vegan certification and biodegradability certification completedno supporting source found
Impurities x sebum are cleanly removed, and skin soothing and recovery are done smartlynothing specific to check
Mediheal
Phyto-enzyme Peeling Pad
Key: Betaine Salicylate (#7 on the ingredient list), Papain, Bromelain
Official (Korean)
1 claim checked
claims, checked
A daily exfoliating pad that gently wipes away sebum and dead skin cells inside pores and refines skin texture to be smoothpartly backed
COSRX
AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
It's made for better hydration and calmer skin.
Key: Betaine Salicylate (#8 on the ingredient list), Glycolic Acid, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water
Brand store Official (Korean)
15 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
a smoother skin texture (amount unknown) · calmer skin (amount unknown) · less shine (amount unknown) · better hydration
Don't count on:
better barrier support
Tests passed:
hypoallergenic · skin irritation
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claims, checked
Skin low-irritation test completedbacked by evidence
First-step toner for getting started with Acid!plausible, not tested
Unlike ordinary toners that only replenish the skin's moisture, Acid toner has three effects: moisture supply, dead skin cell care, and skin texture refinementplausible, not tested
With a minimalism-optimized formula, we included only what is absolutely necessaryplausible, not tested
With a mist-type, light, non-sticky formula, it's perfect for dead skin cell care in a busy daily life!plausible, not tested
Dead skin cells · skin texture · oil/moisture balance care all at once!plausible, not tested
Refreshing daily dead skin cell tonerplausible, not tested
Not only the skin's old dead skin cells, but even waste products like sebum, completely gone! It's a smart toner that meticulously cares for the skin's outside and inside.partly backed
Mildly acidic · low-irritation, a burden-free daily tonerpartly backed
With white willow bark water and apple water containing natural Acid, low-irritation dead skin cell & sebum care, and even soothing & moisture supply with allantoin and panthenol!partly backed
Complete a healthy skin condition with a daily dead skin cell mist toner that has a skin-friendly mildly acidic pH formula and light, fast absorptionpartly backed
Mildly acidic pH formulano supporting source found
Strengthens the skin barrier with a mildly acidic pH formula, the healthiest for skinno supporting source found
If you've hesitated about Acid care, start gently!nothing specific to check
Spritz-spray and it's done, so it's more convenient than anythingnothing specific to check
Torriden
Balanceful Cica Exfoliating Toner
Key: Betaine Salicylate (#9 on the ingredient list), Gluconolactone, Centella Asiatica Extract
Official (Korean)
2 claims, summarized
Don't count on:
less visible dark spots
See each claim
claims, checked
Balanceful Cica Exfoliationbacked by evidence
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety notified functional ingredient: helps with whitening (Danawa listing)overstated
Plantnara
Jeju Sparkling Water Deep Pore Cleansing Oil
Key: Betaine Salicylate (#14 on the ingredient list), Carbonated Water, Gluconolactone
numbuzin
No.4 Makeup-Adhering Mineral Toner
Key: Betaine Salicylate (#14 on the ingredient list), Onsen-Sui, Niacinamide
Official (Korean)

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backed by evidence	3 of 7
partly backed	4 of 7

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