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SUNDAY RILEY Breakout Breakup Purifying Salicylic Acid Cleanser
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Summary
Start your acne routine with Sunday Riley's Breakout Breakup Purifying Salicylic Acid Cleanser to clear pores; fermented pear juice to exfoliate, brighten skin.
Benefits
- Gel cleanser that resets oily, blemish prone skin without stripping the moisture barrier
Key Ingredients
- Salicylic acid penetrates deep into pores to break up congestion
- Fermented pear juice gently exfoliates to a smooth texture
Item 2640457
Massage Breakout Breakup into the skin to remove dirt, oil, pollution and makeup to balance skin's microbome. Rinse with warm water.
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Capryloyl Glycine, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Coco-Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride, Xylitylglucoside, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.
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Most Helpful Positive Review
🫧 Clean Skin but Make It Cute
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] This gel cleanser is great for oily, blemish-prone skin! It resets my skin without stripping my moisture barrier, thanks to salicylic acid breaking up congestion deep in my pores. Fermented pear juice provides my skin with a gentle exfoliati...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Great lather and eventually clears skin
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I received the Sunday Riley Breakup Breakout Purifying Salicylic Acid Cleanser for oily and blemish-prone skin in exchange for my honest review. The first thing I noticed was the texture — it's quite watery, which makes it a bit difficult t...
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Effective
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] This is such an excellent cleanser that reduces break outs and imperfections. It really lets my skin breathe, and it doesn't dry it out. It's is gentle, but it feels very effective. I'm not crazy about the smell, but it does not linger.

The best cleanser for clearing breakouts, leaving skin clean
This cleanser is a complete game-changer! I have struggled with stubborn hormonal breakouts for years, but the Sunday Riley Breakout Breakup has truly helped clear out my skin. After a few weeks of consistent use, my active blemishes calmed down significantly, and the overall appearance of my skin improved dramatically—less texture and fewer new spots. It provides a deep cleanliness without stripping my skin, and surprisingly, it doesn't leave a feeling of excessive tightness. This is the best salicylic acid cleanser I've found for blemish-prone skin. Highly recommend for anyone looking to control and clear breakouts!
Gentle but effective for breakouts
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I've been using the Sunday Riley Breakout Breakup Salicylic Acid Cleanser consistently, and I'm really impressed with how effective yet gentle it is. It helps keep breakouts under control without stripping or over-drying my skin, which is a huge win for me since salicylic acid cleansers can sometimes feel harsh. The texture is smooth, it lathers nicely, and my skin feels clean and refreshed after every wash—not tight or irritated. Over time, I've noticed fewer clogged pores and calmer skin overall. This works great as part of a regular skincare routine, especially for blemish-prone or combination skin. Definitely a solid cleanser I'd repurchase.
Must have for acne prone skin
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] As someone with blemish-prone skin who's constantly juggling long hospital days and late-night skincare, the Sunday Riley Breakout Breakup Salicylic Acid Cleanser has honestly been such a nice addition to my routine. The texture is silky and gentle, and it gives my skin that clean, refreshed feeling without stripping it dry — which is rare for a salicylic acid cleanser. I loved how it helped calm congestion and those stubborn under-the-skin bumps that love to pop up after stress-filled weeks. After using it consistently, my complexion looked smoother and more balanced, and I noticed fewer new breakouts overall. It's the kind of cleanser that feels effective but still comforting, making it a perfect "reset" step at the end of a busy day.

Not the results I hoped for
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I didn't notice much improvement in my acne while using this. In fact, I had several breakouts during that time—though I genuinely believe my acne is stress-related, since I tend to break out no matter what products I use. I used this both morning and night, and while it didn't help my acne, it did leave my skin feeling clean and soft without drying it out. My only complaint about the formula is that it's very runny; it's a clear, watery liquid, and I wish it had a bit more substance. Overall, I wish I had better things to say, but honestly, it didn't make any difference in my breakouts.
