What is alternative of salicylic acid in skin care products?

Many people would always recommend salicylic acid for oily and acne prone skin. However, my skin can’t tolerate this ingredient. It would break out or over exfoliate my skin.

I have tried so many products that contain salicylic acid such as face wash, moisturizer and exfoliator. I can use them for only short period of time, then my skin will start to react to this ingredient.

My face is prone to closed comedones. It’s oily but also very sensitive. After using salicylic acid ingredients for a while, My face is so dry and produces more oil if I still insist using the products. Sometimes, my face start to feel itchy and tighten. I’m forced to stop using them or else my face would get worse.

I want to find any other ingredients that work similar to salicylic acid that are not too harsh for my sensitive skin.