2% Sali-Cinamide Anti-Acne Face Wash
A cleansers without fragrance or essential oils reviewed for ingredient safety and formula logic.
- Oily and acne prone skin
- Acne prone skin
₹299 · ₹4/ml • Analysed 5 June 2026
A dual-active BHA + niacinamide rinse-off cleanser with Salicylic Acid at 2% and Niacinamide at 2% (both brand-confirmed). The primary surfactant is Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, a mild amino acid-derived anionic surfactant significantly gentler than SLS. The formula includes the Aquaxyl prebiotic moisture complex (Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol) and Glyceryl Glucoside as hydration preservers. Phoenix Dactylifera (date palm) extract and Olea Europaea (olive) fruit oil at lower positions provide conditioning benefit. Cica (Centella Asiatica) Extract and Panthenol are included for post-cleansing soothing. Benzophenone-4 (a UV filter) appears in the formula likely as a UV-protecting ingredient for the formula's stability, not as a SPF in use. Contains a synthetic dye implicitly via Polysorbate 80 solubilisation.
This is a web evidence review, not a Clean Sheet certification. We checked the ingredient list, publicly available test reports, marketing claims, and formula logic using only public information available at the time of review.
At a glance
What was checked
Each claim checked against publicly available evidence: published test reports, the ingredient list, and regulatory data.
No fragrance of any kind found in the INCI. No parfum, no essential oils, no Benzyl Alcohol.
Score breakdown
How this product was rated across four areas. Open any row for the full rationale.
Ingredient SafetyStrong42/50Clean allergen profile with a fragrance free formula.
Salicylic Acid at 2% in a rinse-off format is effective and safe for acne-prone skin. Niacinamide at 2% adds anti-inflammatory support. Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is one of the gentler anionic surfactants available — derived from amino acid sarcosine, low irritation potential. Benzophenone-4 (Sulisobenzone) appears as an ingredient — a UV filter used here to protect the formula's photosensitive components, not as a skin-applied SPF claim. Some databases flag benzophenone compounds for potential estrogenic activity at high doses, but at cosmetic-formula stability concentrations the risk is low and it is globally permitted in rinse-off products. No synthetic fragrance, no parabens, no SLES.
Formula DesignStrong17/20The surfactant system (Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate + Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate + Cocamidopropyl Betaine + Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside) is well-matched for an acne face wash: gentle ...
The surfactant system (Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate + Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate + Cocamidopropyl Betaine + Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside) is well-matched for an acne face wash: gentle enough to avoid barrier disruption while effective enough to remove excess sebum. Aquaxyl complex (Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol) is a Seppic-patented prebiotic moisture system that offsets BHA dryness. Panthenol and Allantoin add barrier repair post-cleansing. The simultaneous 2% SA + 2% Niacinamide dual active at brand-confirmed concentrations is a strong claim for a rinse-off product.
Claims EvidenceExcellent18/20Good evidence for stated claims based on public information.
Both 2% Salicylic Acid and 2% Niacinamide are brand-confirmed. Benzophenone-4 is listed in the INCI but not explained in consumer-facing communication. Full INCI is accessible. No unsubstantiated clinical claims on this product. No published third-party data.
Ethics & SustainabilityFair5/10Cruelty-free Indian brand.
Cruelty-free Indian brand. Amino acid-derived surfactant (Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate) is a more biodegradable option than petrochemical alternatives. No EDTA listed — appears to use alternative chelators. No synthetic fragrance. Benzophenone-4 has some aquatic toxicity data.
Ingredient list
29 ingredients · INCI order
| Ingredient |
|---|
Aqua |
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate |
Polyacrylate-33 |
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate |
Cocamidopropyl Betaine |
Glycerin |
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside |
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate |
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Niacinamide |
Salicylic Acid |
Sodium Hydroxide |
Phenoxyethanol |
Ethylhexylglycerin |
Xylitol |
Glucose |
Anhydroxylitol |
Phoenix Dactylifera Extract |
Glyceryl Glucoside |
Betaine |
Benzophenone-4 |
Sodium Benzoate |
Cica Extract |
D-Panthenol |
Allantoin |
Xylitylglucoside |
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine |
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil |
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil |
Polysorbate 80 |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
Consumer reviews
This is a web evidence review, not a Clean Sheet certification. We checked the ingredient list, publicly available test reports, marketing claims, and formula logic using only public information available at the time of review.
Full methodology
- What global regulations say about each ingredient
- What toxicology evidence shows at cosmetic concentrations
- What formula concentration context changes
- What the product format and leave-on contact time changes
- What the stated user group needs
- What published test evidence confirms
- What the brand is claiming vs what evidence supports
2% SA + 2% Niacinamide in a rinse-off format is effective for acne-prone oily skin in India's tropical climate. The prebiotic Aquaxyl complex is especially relevant for monsoon season when cleansing is more frequent. Suitable as twice-daily cleanser for most oily skin types.
