Benton AC BHA Gel 100ml

Benton AC BHA Gel combines salicylic acid and capryloyl salicylic acid with niacinamide, working as a lightweight moisturiser that also delivers gentle chemical exfoliation. Tea tree leaf water and Centella Asiatica extract keep the formula calming, while houttuynia cordata extract and a marine extract blend, including undaria pinnatifida and laminaria japonica, add further conditioning. Sodium hyaluronate and glycerin ensure the gel hydrates rather than dries out skin despite the acid content. Applied after toner and patted in for absorption, it suits normal to oily, blemish-prone skin wanting a single product that moisturises and gently exfoliates rather than layering a separate acid toner and cream.

Why You'll Love It

• Two-in-one function: moisturises while gently exfoliating, useful for simplifying a routine.
• Lightweight, non-greasy texture: absorbs without oiliness, suiting oily or blemish-prone skin.
• Marine and botanical extract blend: houttuynia cordata and seaweed extracts back up the core actives.
• Fragrance-free formula: avoids added scent and essential oils for sensitive, reactive skin.

Key Ingredients

• Salicylic Acid & Capryloyl Salicylic Acid: gentle exfoliating acids that help work through blemish-related congestion.
• Niacinamide: supports tone and a smoother-looking complexion.
• Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water & Centella Asiatica Extract: keep the gel calming despite the acid content.
• Sodium Hyaluronate & Glycerin: provide hydration so the gel does not feel drying.

Full Ingredients (INCI)

Aqua (Water), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Allantoin, Propanediol, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Gluconolactone, Betaine Salicylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Sucrose Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol. Cross-checked against incidecoder, skinsort, YesStyle and multiple independent retailer listings (source CSV had no ingredient data at all for this product); always confirm against your product's packaging.

How to Use

After toner, take an appropriate amount of this product, apply evenly and pat for absorption.

Suitable For

Normal to oily, blemish-prone skin wanting a lightweight moisturiser with gentle exfoliating support.

Product Details

100ml tube, lightweight gel texture, free of fragrance and essential oils.

About Benton

Benton, established in Seoul in 2011, focuses its AC line on blemish-prone skin, pairing gentle acids with the brand's usual botanical and hydrating ingredients. Browse the full range in our Madeca21 collection.

FAQ

Q: Does this gel replace a separate BHA toner?
Ans: It combines moisturising and gentle exfoliation in one step, so it can simplify a routine, though some people still prefer a separate toner for a stronger exfoliating effect.

Q: Is this gel suitable for oily or blemish-prone skin?
Ans: Yes, salicylic acid and capryloyl salicylic acid target blemish-prone congestion, while the lightweight gel texture avoids a greasy finish.

Q: Will this gel feel drying given the acid content?
Ans: No, sodium hyaluronate and glycerin are included specifically to keep the formula hydrating alongside the exfoliating acids.

Q: Can I use this gel every day?
Ans: Yes, most people use it daily after toner as part of a normal routine.

Q: Does this gel contain fragrance or essential oils?
Ans: No, it is formulated without artificial fragrance or essential oils.