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    Skin Functional · Cleanser

    Salicylic Cleansing Gel

    7.6/ 10
    Cleanser product photography — Gel facial cleanser tube
    Representative cleanser photography, not the exact product. Photo by Ela De Pure on Unsplash.

    A dependable BHA gel cleanser for oily, breakout-prone skin — especially useful in humid KZN heat.

    Efficacy6.5
    Value for money8.0
    Texture8.0
    SA climate fit8.0
    4.5/5 from members
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    Member discussion

    • Themba_George

      Texture's nice but I haven't noticed the difference the description promised yet. Might be a slow burn.

      2026/04/01

    • ThembaT

      On my third bottle now. This is a permanent fixture in my routine at this point.

      2026/04/26

    • Ayanda_Mbombela

      My dermatologist first recommended an imported brand, but this South African one does the same job for less.

      2026/05/27

    • VusiB

      Budget was tight this month and this was the one product I didn't cut. Worth every rand.

      2026/07/15