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Summary
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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Should this product be woren with or without makeup? Is this to prep the skin before applying makeup?
- Asked by Teri
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there. Salicylic Acid 2% Solution was not created to prep the skin before applying makeup. It was formulated to target Acne, Textural Irregularities and signs of congestion. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
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Can this be used with the 0.5 retinol and niacinamide and zinc?
- Asked by Britt
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHey there! Salicylic Acid 2% Solution can be used with Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, however, we do not recommending using it in the same routine as Retinol 0.5% in Squalane. We'd recommend using Salicylic Acid 2% Solution and Retinol 0.5% in Squalane in alternating regimens. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
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Can you use this with Glyic acid
- Asked by Ava
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there! We recommend using Salicylic Acid 2% Solution and Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner during separate regimens (For example, Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner on Monday night, Salicylic Acid 2% Solution on Tuesday night). We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Hi would this product and your niacinamide serum be okay for sensitive oily skin?Also would it help my pores
- Asked by A
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there! If your skin is sensitive you may wish to explore our Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution. However, Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% and Salicylic Acids may be used together in the same regimen and will help target both oily skin and the appearance of pores.Was this answer helpful to you
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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
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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...
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interesting
I bought this product due to recommendations from friends and social media. For reference, I'm 15 with combination skin, clogged pores, and acne prone. The morning after I applied this product for the first time I did notice new pimples.
Salicylic Acid
They must have changed the formula for this product. I used it twice and then woke uo wuth hives and i have yet for the hives to go away im now on day 5. Dont use just in case you break out in hives
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.