The number one goal at Free The Bunnies is to be a useful resource for living a completely cruelty-free lifestyle. Many of you over on Instagram mentioned that having a full list of 100% cruelty-free skincare products would be super helpful when transitioning your skincare routine to cruelty-free! I created a shopping guide for Vitamin C products, and now a few of you have asked for a full list of products to treat acne (or with salicylic acid). Hopefully this list helps you find your new cruelty-free fave!
100% Cruelty-Free Acne-Fighting Products with Salicylic Acid
Cleansers
- Bliss Clear Genius Clarifying Gel Cleanser – Vegan
- COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser
- Derma-E Acne Deep Pore Cleansing Wash – Vegan
- Mario Badescu Acne Facial Cleanser – Vegan
- Pacifica Acne Defense Face Wash with Salicylic Acid – Vegan
- Pixi Beauty Clarifying Cleanser – Vegan
- PUR Cosmetics See No More Blemish and Pore Clearing Cleanser – Vegan
- Skinfix Acne+ 2% BHA + Azelaic Acid + Niacinamide + AHA Cleanser – Vegan
- Skyn Iceland Glacial Face Wash – Vegan
- Tata Harper Clarifying Cleanser – Vegan
- Thayer Witch Hazel Blemish Clearing Cleanser – Vegan
- Truly CBD Jelly Anti Blemish Facial Cleanser – Vegan
- Tula Keep it Clear Foam Acne Cleanser – Vegan
- Ulta Perfectly Purified Gel Cleanser
Masks/Peels
- Bliss Clear Genius Clarifying Liquid Peel – Vegan
- Herbivore Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask – Vegan
- Indie Lee I-Waken Resurfacing Mask – Vegan
- Indie Lee Gentle Daily Peel – Vegan
- JUICE BEAUTY GREEN APPLE Peel Full Strength Exfoliating Mask – Vegan
- Pacifica Glow Baby Brightening Peel Pads 10% AHA + BHA – Vegan
- Pacifica Clean Shot BHA/AHA 25% Peel Solution – Vegan
- Pixi Beauty Clarity Acid Peel – Vegan
- Skinfix Resurface+ AHA/BHA Enzyme Exfoliating Pads for Face and Targeted Body – Vegan
- Thayer Witch Hazel Blemish Clearing Pads – Vegan
- Tula The Instant Facial Dual-Phase Skin Reviving Treatment Pads – Vegan
Spot Treatments
- Acure Incredibly Clear Acne Spot – Vegan
- Bliss Clear Genius Acne Spot Treatment – Vegan
- Derma-E Sulfur Spot Treatment – Vegan
- Florence By Mills Spot a Spot Acne Patches – Vegan
- Kinship Pimple Potion Retinal + Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment – Vegan
- Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
- Pacifica Dry It Out Acne Gel Spot Treatment – Vegan
- Peace Out Salicylic Acid Acne Healing Dots – Vegan
- Skyn Iceland Blemish Dots with Salicylic Acid – Vegan
- Skinfix Acne+ 2% BHA and Azelaic Acid Acne Spot Treatment – Vegan
- Truly Hemp Acne Patches – Vegan
- Truly Super Star Acne Patches – Vegan
- Ulta Perfectly Purified Spot Acne Treatment Gel
Serums/Oils
- BeautyBio The Daily Brightening Vitamin C Serum
- Bliss Clear Genius Clarifying Toner + Serum – Vegan
- Derma-E Acne Control Treatment Serum – Vegan
- Juice Beauty Blemish Clearing Serum – Vegan
- Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution
- Mario Badescu Anti Acne Serum
- Peace Out Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum – Vegan
- Pixi Beauty Clarity Concentrate – Vegan
- Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Acne Treatment Face Oil
- Truly CBD Jelly Anti-Blemish Facial Serum – Vegan
- Tula Clear It Up Acne Clearing and Tone Correcting Gel
- Volition Skin Rhythm Balancing & Clearing Serum – Vegan
Moisturizers
- Derma-E Anti-Acne Oil-Control Matte Moisturizer – Vegan
- Kiehl’s Breakout Control Acne Treatment Facial Lotion
- Herbivore Aquarius Pore Purifying BHA Cream – Vegan
- Thayers Witch Hazel Blemish Clearing Balm – Vegan
- Tula Breakout Star Acne Moisturizer
Body
- Bliss Bump Attendant Pads – Vegan
- Pacifica Bacne Warrior Acne Fighting Spray for Back and Chest Acne – Vegan
- Pacifica Acne Warrior Body Scrub – Vegan
- Truly CBD Jelly Anti-Blemish Body Cleanser – Vegan
- Truly CBD Jelly Anti-Blemish Body Mask – Vegan
- Truly Dragon Milk Anti-Blemish Body Lotion – Vegan
- Skinfix AHA + BHA Renewing Cream – Vegan
- Sunday Riley Charcoal Smoothie Exfoliating Jelly Body Scrub – Vegetarian
Let me know in the comments below if you have a favorite cruelty-free Vitamin C product! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest as well us subscribe to our newsletter for the latest cruelty-free beauty updates.
XO, Stephanie
It’s great to find a list that doesn’t include brands owned by non-CF parent companies!
I recently learned that Paula’s Choice was bought out by Unilever last year; their products have been keeping my acne at bay for years, and I was dreading having to find all new skincare products. This list is going to save both my skin and my time, thank you!!
Just discovered your site, looking forward to checking out more!
Yay I’m so happy to hear this resource is so helpful!! 🙂