A low-pH gel cleanser with a touch of BHA and tea tree oil. Gentle enough for daily use, it respects the acid mantle while lightly decongesting — a long-running favourite for those transitioning off high-pH foaming washes.
The verdict
What this is good for
✓ Great forSensitivityCongestionOiliness
The formulation
Ingredient stack
Each ingredient is listed in descending concentration. Above the 1% line the order is regulated — below it, brands can list in any order.
Ingredients above the dashed gold line are dosed above 1% (the regulatory threshold) — these are what the formulation is really built on. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order unless a brand discloses them.
An oil-soluble BHA that exfoliates inside the pore, dissolving the sebum and dead-cell plugs behind blackheads and congestion. Anti-inflammatory and especially suited to oily, acne-prone skin.
The closest active-matched alternative is the CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser (64% active overlap). We found 2 options that share this product’s hero actives.
Skin Stacker is independent and receives no payment from any brand. Ingredient analysis is based on publicly disclosed INCI lists and the peer-reviewed literature. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order unless a brand discloses them. Formulations change — always re-check the label on your specific batch before using.