Review | Una Brennan Salicylic Acid Purifying Cleansing Wash

I love having a good face wash in my routine; I tend to use one in the morning, as I don't feel the need for a full cleanse, and I usually use it as my second cleanse in the evening as well, to follow a cream or oil-based cleanser. Recently my face wash of choice has been the Super Facialist by Úna Brennan Salicylic Acid Anti-Blemish Purifying Cleansing Wash (and breathe!), which I've been really loving.
"Purifying Cleansing Wash is formulated with skin clearing Salicylic Acid and Niacin (Vitamin B3) to help detoxify and deep-clean congested skin of daily impurities and excess oils without causing irritation. With regular use, this lightweight, refreshing foaming gel infused with Elderflower will leave skin feeling balanced and looking healthier and clearer." As my skin is very much prone to congestion and blemishes, this really sounded ideal; Salicylic Acid is an ingredient which seems to work really well for me, so I was keen to see how I'd get on with this face wash!
Face washes have a bit of a reputation for stripping the skin and being a little on the harsh side, so I'm always on the look-out for something gentle yet effective; the fact that this Purifying Cleansing Wash is SLES-free was a huge selling point for me, as my eczema really hates Sulphates. My skin is very much in the 'oily' category, with a tendency towards blackheads around my nose and chin, and frequent blemishes which pop up here, there and everywhere. I've been using this once or twice per day most days (I have a different face wash in my gym bag) for the past six weeks or so, and I have actually noticed an improvement in my blackheads, particularly around my nose. I've been getting fewer breakouts recently, as well, although I do think that's due at least in part to coming off the Pill.