NAELI Exfoliator AHA BHA Face Cleanser SALICYLIC ACID 10 mg/mL Gel
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Salicylic acid and derivatives class.
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🩺 Clinical
Topical salicylic acid is used to help clear and prevent pimples and skin blemishes in people who have acne. Topical salicylic acid is also used to treat skin conditions that involve scaling or overgrowth of skin cells such as psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body), ichthyoses (inborn conditions that cause skin dryness and scaling), dandruff, corns, calluses, and warts on the hands or feet. Topical salicylic acid should not be used to treat genital warts, warts on the face, warts with hair growing from them, warts in the nose or mouth, moles, or b...
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- It's designed to treat acne. Salicylic acid helps by loosening and removing dead skin cells that clog pores — the buildup that leads to breakouts. The multi-step system on this lab...
- What is this salicylic acid product actually supposed to do for my skin?
- Some mild tingling, stinging, and peeling is actually expected — that's the salicylic acid doing its job by clearing away dead skin cells. But if the burning or peeling feels exces...
- My skin feels like it's burning and peeling. Is that normal?
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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A synthetic form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant and preservative in medications. It helps prevent the active ingredients from degrading when exposed to oxygen or light.
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A dried fruit powder from the acai berry, used as a natural colorant and flavor ingredient to add purple-red color and fruity taste to medicines and supplements.
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Acetic acid is a weak organic acid commonly used in medicines as a buffer and pH adjuster. It helps maintain the proper acidity level to ensure the drug remains stable and effective in its formulation.
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A synthetic peptide (short chain of amino acids) used as a conditioning or texture-enhancing agent in topical formulations. It helps improve product feel and skin compatibility in creams and lotions.
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Allantoin is a naturally derived compound that helps soften and soothe skin. In medicines, it works as a skin-conditioning agent and may help support wound healing and reduce irritation in topical formulations.
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Aloe vera leaf juice is a clear gel extracted from aloe vera plant leaves. It's used in medicines as a lubricant, emollient, and preservative to soothe skin contact and help keep the product stable.
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A plant extract from bearberry leaves, used in traditional medicine formulations. It may function as a natural flavoring agent or botanical additive in some preparations.
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A natural plant extract from the Chilean wineberry fruit, used as a coloring agent and antioxidant to maintain the medicine's appearance and stability during storage.
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Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, is a white crystalline powder. It serves as an antioxidant to prevent degradation of other ingredients and may also function as a preservative in the formulation.
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A natural oil extracted from avocado fruit. It's used in medicines as an emollient and carrier to help dissolve or deliver active ingredients and improve how the product feels on skin or mucous membranes.
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Butylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or plants that acts as a humectant, solvent, and preservative booster in medicines. It helps keep formulations stable, dissolve active ingredients, and maintain moisture in topical products.
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A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
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A plant-derived surfactant made from coconut oil. It helps mix oil and water ingredients together in the formulation and can improve how the medicine spreads or feels on the skin.
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A dipeptide is a small protein fragment made of two amino acids joined together. In medications, it may serve as a humectant to retain moisture, a skin-conditioning agent, or a stabilizer to help maintain product quality.
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Fucus vesiculosus is a brown seaweed that serves as a thickener, binder, and emulsifier in medicines. It helps create smooth texture and hold ingredients together in liquid and semi-solid formulations.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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A plant-derived oily substance used as an emulsifier and solubilizer in medicines. It helps blend water and oil-based ingredients together and improves how the body absorbs certain active drugs.
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Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid derived from sugar cane that helps dissolve and remove dead skin cells. In topical medicines, it works as an exfoliant and pH adjuster to improve skin penetration and product effectiveness.
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A plant extract from green tea leaves. It's used as an antioxidant ingredient to help preserve the medicine and maintain its stability during storage.
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A flavonoid compound derived from citrus plants, used as a colorant and antioxidant to protect the medicine from degradation and maintain its stability during storage.
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Lactic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid derived from milk or plant sources. It lowers and maintains pH in formulations, helps preserve the product, and can enhance ingredient stability and absorption.
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A plant extract from goji berries used as a natural coloring agent and flavor enhancer in medicines. It may add color and taste while serving as a source of beneficial plant compounds in the formulation.
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A plant-derived substance from alfalfa used as a filler and nutritional ingredient in supplements and medicines. It adds bulk to tablets and capsules while providing fiber and trace nutrients.
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A synthetic peptide (short protein-like molecule) used in skincare and cosmetic formulations as an active conditioning ingredient to help improve skin texture and appearance. It may function as a humectant or skin-conditioning agent in topical products.
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Passiflora edulis seed is a plant-derived ingredient from passion fruit. It may be used as a natural flavor, color, or filler in medicines.
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A plant extract from passionflower seeds used as a natural flavoring agent and botanical ingredient. It may add taste and aroma to the medicine while serving as a filler component in the formulation.
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Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative and antimicrobial agent used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and cosmetic products, extending shelf life and maintaining product safety.
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A natural plant extract from pomegranate fruit, used as a flavor and color ingredient to enhance taste and appearance in medicines.
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Potassium sorbate is a salt derived from sorbic acid, a naturally occurring preservative. It prevents growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria, extending the medicine's shelf life.
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A natural flavoring derived from raspberry fruit that gives medicines a pleasant taste. It helps mask bitter or unpleasant flavors to make medications easier to swallow.
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A mixture of sugars made by rearranging glucose molecules. It acts as a sweetener and filler to improve taste and add bulk to the medicine while helping it hold together.
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A synthetic surfactant derived from petroleum-based olefins. It helps dissolve or suspend active ingredients and other substances in liquid formulations, improving how the medicine mixes and flows.
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Sodium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid. It works as a buffer to maintain the medicine's pH level and may also help improve taste or act as a preservative in the formulation.
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Hyaluronate sodium is a natural carbohydrate that holds moisture. It's used in medicines as a lubricant, thickener, and moisture-retaining agent to improve texture and delivery of the active ingredient.
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A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
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A synthetic compound made from stearic acid and polyethylene glycol. It acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer, helping mix oil and water-based ingredients and keeping them blended throughout the medicine's shelf life.
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Sunflower oil is a natural vegetable oil derived from sunflower seeds. It serves as a solvent, lubricant, and carrier in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and improve how the medication flows and absorbs in the body.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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| Price system | Per g | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
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📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 73670-0620-00 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE in 1 BOX (73670-620-00) / 120 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2025-06-16 | Active |
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🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use(s) For the treatment of acne. Penetrates pores to clear most acne blemishes, acne pimples, blackheads, or whiteheads.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Use every morning and evening Wet area first. Apply a dime sized amount to palm and create a lather. Gently massage over the face and neck.
Rinse well. May also be used on chest and back. Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor.
If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warning(s) For external use only. When using this product skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. If pregnent or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredient(s)s Salicylic Acid 1.00% Purpose(s) Acne Treatment
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Acetic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acrylates Copolymer, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis leaf Juice, Acrtostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dipeptide-2, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Fragrance (Parfum), Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Glycolic Acid, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Lactic Acid, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Passiflora Edulis Seed Powder, Passiflora Incarnata Seed Powder, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Steareth-20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water (Aqua)
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose(s) Acne Treatment