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The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution, Exfoliating Serum for Acne
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Summary
Highlights
The Ordinary's Salicylic Acid 2% Acne Serum is a lightweight serum that offers surface-level exfoliation, encouraging the natural shedding of skin. It penetrates pores to control acne blemishes, resulting in clearer, smoother-looking skin.
Benefits
- Suitable for the use in teenagers with mild to moderate acne
Key Ingredients
- Salicylic Acid 2%
- Saccharide Isomerate
Research Results
- Helps clear up acne blemishes and allows the skin to heal *
- *Clinical efficacy study was performed on 29 subjects applying Salicylic Acid 2% Solution once daily in the evening for six weeks
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Apply once daily in the evening. Apply a small dot to the target area or apply a small amount over the face for general use.
Do not use on sensitive, peeling or compromised skin. Avoid the eye contour and contact with eyes.
Patch testing prior to use is advised.
Precautions: Sunburn Alert: This product contains a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.
Aqua (water),saccharide Isomerate, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid,hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose, Polysorbate20, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.
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Questions
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- Q
Hello, will this make my skin purge? If so, are there any steps or recommendations on how to avoid purging?
- Asked by Ingrid
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngagePlease note that with any active ingredient that affects skin behaviour, there can be an initial purging period during which breakouts are normal. Trying test patches of each new product first will allow you to identify whether you are sensitive or intolerant to a particular formulation. If you wish to begin using multiple new active ingredients, it is best to introduce one new product into your regimen at a time and allow your skin enough time to adjust before incorporating another. We would recommend taking a break from the products until your skin has calmed. Once calmed, you may wish to try test patches of each product to see which ingredients your skin likes and which ones it doesn't.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does this product work for removing blackheads and helping treat them?
- Asked by Beauty Bella
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there! Yes, our Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is lipophilic (oil-soluble) which means it can penetrate the pores to control acne blemishes and blackheads. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Hi will this help with my white heads and my irritated pimples
- Asked by Human
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there! Yes, Salicylic Acid 2% Solution offers surface level exfoliation, encouraging the natural shedding of dead skin. It's also lipophilic (oil-soluble) which means it can penetrate pores to control acne blemishes! We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
i have bumps and uneven texture on my forehead and cheeks. it's probably clogged pores. will this product help with that?
- Asked by tia
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there! Our Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is lipophilic (oil-soluble) meaning it will penetrate the pores to help control blemishes! We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Will this reduce the look of acne, as well as post acne marks? I want to get rid of both.
- Asked by Layla
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there, for acne we do recommend Salicylic Acid 2% Solution, and for post-acne marks we recommend Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution! We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
Reviews
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Ratings Distribution
Skin Type
- 18Combination
- 10Oily
- 8Dry
- 6Normal
Most Helpful Positive Review
Helping treat my hormonal acne
Sharing my skincare journey because I was desperate for help when I was trying to figure out my skincare routine. I am 26 years old, fair skin, I have never had major skin issues (acne, oiliness, dryness, etc). I used to not wash my face at all, I would only use makeup remover to take off my eye m...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Used to be a favorite
I was dependent on this product to keep acne and sebaceous filaments away for a long time. Then the formula changed and without it actually going near my eyes, I had a massive allergic reaction. It sensitized my skin so badly that now other products that I was able to use before make my eye swell up...
313 results
Amazing and Life changing
GO BUY NOW LITERALLY HELPED WITH MY ACNE PRONE SKIN SO MUCH AND CLEARED UP ALL MY PIMPLES EVEN IN COMING PIMPLES .
Allergic Reaction
Idk whats in this but it makes my skin super red and itchy and sensitive for days!!
Love it!
It is so easy to use and it reduces acne. It works well and is quite affordable compared to prescription medication.
BE PATIENT
This stuff is really good but its supossd to get worse before better so be patient and let it do its thang
Dont buy it
I have acne on my face. I have been using this serum for the past 2 weeks but not seeing any results and I have got more pimples.👎