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The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution, Gentle Exfoliating Serum for Blemishes
Summary
Highlights
The Ordinary's Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution Serum is a squalane-based, non-irritating formula formulated with salicylic acid to effectively decongest the skin and provide surface exfoliation.
Benefits
- Targets visible reduction of apparent pore size and uneven texture, with visibly improved skin tone and clarity over time
- The squalane in the formula allows to curb potential discomfort that is associated with direct acids
Features
- This product uses squalane as a carrier, a non-comedogenic light emollient that has an oil-like texture
Key Ingredients
- Salicylic Acid: decongests and exfoliates
- 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol: soothes
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Apply 2-3 drops in the morning and evening or for added hydration, cocktail with Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA. Apply a small dot to the target area or apply a small amount over the face for general use.
Squalane, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic Polyglycerides, 4-t-butylcyclohexanol, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.
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What would be the difference between this salicylic acid 2% and the other that is a clear/white bottle?
- Asked by Anair
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageSalicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution is a water-free serum while Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is a water based formula. The Anhydrous solution is also on the gentler side and offered in a squalane base, formulated with the intent of reducing concerns of skin irritation.Was this answer helpful to you
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Will this help with the little dots on my forehead and face?
- Asked by Aubs
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageThe Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is a targeted serum for blemish-prone skin.Was this answer helpful to you
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Hello. Are there any products that are contraindicated (should not use) during a layering routine?
- Asked by Liz60
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageWe recommend avoiding the use of other direct acids, peptides, vitamin c, and retinol products alongside Salicylic Acid 2% Solution.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Will this make me purge?
- Asked by Payton
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there! It's important to note that with any active ingredient that affects skin behaviour, there can be an initial purging period during which breakouts are normal. It is also important to note that when introducing new products and sciences into your regimen, your skin may require up to a month to adjust.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can i use this with the milky toner?
- Asked by Can I use both?
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi! Yes, Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution can be used alongside Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner.Was this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
how This + 2 clean facecloths/day cleared acne
I love this and will be ordering bottle #2. I have been using it daily for maybe 8-10 weeks and it helped a lot. That said... Acne prone skin is caused by a ton of factors and it has taken me about 3 months to really narrow down all my triggers and deal with them. Salicylic acid couldn't make it ok ...
Most Helpful Critical Review
So bad, Deciem PLEASE bring back the old formula!
I was gutted when The Ordinary discontinued the original salicylic acid 2% solution a few years ago, it was my holy grail, the formula was perfect, it was almost water thin and it sank into the skin immediately with no residue so you could layer other products under it or on top of it and most impor...
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Great product!
Some of the reviews claim that this serum causes breakouts. The purpose of this serum is to decongest so it purges any access sebum from below the skin barrier causing it to appear as acne. After the purging process is finished, this serum continues to fight off acne overnight! Using this product with another hydrating serum has saved my skin tremendously! I've been using it every other day for months & I don't notice any weird smell. Highlighy recommned!
I'll use again that's is for sure
My back look better
Would definitely buy again
This product really helped my skin, it's not too pricey either. Will definitely buy more in the future. It really works well.
Great for dry climates
Salicylic acid has always had fallbacks for me and the biggest being dryness/flaking. This does the opposite! I dilute it with another facial oil and apply it all over my face and it works SO well. Diminishs and prevents blemishes while giving me a glow!
Don't recommend
Made my face breakout . I havr combination skin and i never have acne. I get one little period bump once a month in the same place. Once o started using this product i started getting acne in the places i applied the serum. I stopped using it. Its also pretty geavy