The Inkey List · The Inkey List Salicylic Acid Cleanser

The product contains an excessive level of salicylic acid (measured values: up to 3.39%). Salicylic acid applied on the skin may cause chemical burns. This product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Published: 20 May 2022
Notifying authority: Ireland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Stop of sales. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A11/00065/22
Batch: 102504
Check-digit validated barcodes: 5060422297179

Classification

Category: Cosmetics
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: United Kingdom

Product description

Salicylic acid cleanser used for blemish prone/oily skin. Advertised as "helping to reduce blackheads and breakouts". The product is sold online, in particular via Amazon.