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Dot & Key 2% Salicylic Acid + Cica (Centella) Anti Acne Serum with Zinc: Dermatocare review
Dot & Key 2% Salicylic Acid Serum, formulated with Centella Asiatica, is aligned to Oily, Combination/Normal skin, Sensitive skin, with skin concern of Red pimples, and Blackheads/Pores.
Overview
Skin type Oily, Combination/Normal
Skin concern Red pimples, Blackheads/Pores
Key Ingredients BHA, Centella Asiatica, Niacinamide
Specs Affordable, Fragrance Free, Silicone free, INCI Listed on Website
Life stage
Formula highlight
- 2% Salicylic Acid
- Anti-acne: Willow Bark Extract, Neem Leaf Extract
- Oil control: Zinc PCA, Witch Hazel Extract
- Soothing: Centella Asiatica, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Allantoin
- Antioxidant: Soybean Seed Extract
- Barrier repair: Niacinamide, Cholesterol
- Microbiome support: Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
- Anti-pollution: Laminaria Digitata Extract
- Hydrating: Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Gluconate
Keep in mind
- Nothing significant.
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Sensitive skin Cautious use: Contains ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers. Performing a 24-hour patch test is recommended prior to use.
Pregnancy: Cautious Use - Contains ingredients which is flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database for concentration limits. Can be used for short term/intermittent use, as spot treatment, or in rinse off formula. When in doubt consult your physician.
Teens Compatible: Free from ingredients currently flagged under our Teens database criteria. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide for full screening details.
No. It does not contain any ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare’s internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide for full database benchmarks.
No. It does not contain ingredients currently flagged for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity under Dermatocare’s database criteria. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide for full evaluation benchmarks.
Ingredient list
Aqua, Ethoxydiglycol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Centella Asiatica (Cica) Extract, Zinc PCA, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Water, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6, Cholesterol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gluconolactone, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Water, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Benzoic Acid, Artemisia Vulgaris (Mugwort) Extract, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, C18-22 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxypropyl Guar, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Gluconate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid.
Source: https://www.dotandkey.com/products/dot-key-cica-2-salicylic-acne-control-serum-with-zinc-for-clear-skin-reduces-blackheads-whiteheads-oily-acne-prone-skin
Date: 13 September 2026
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