The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 15ml
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£4.20
Featuring salicylic acid (a beta hydroxyl acid that offers exquisite exfoliation) and witch hazel, this blemish-battling solution penetrates the interior walls of pores to unclog and clear impurities, delivering visibly improved skin clarity with continued use. Powerful and concentrated, this treatment offers extraordinary results.
Offering powerful, concentrated treatment – at a surprisingly tiny price – The Ordinary’s Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is ideal for oily, congested skin. Supercharged with salicylic acid, the pH-balanced formula penetrates the interior walls of pores to unclog and eliminate blemish-causing impurities and balance excess sebum production. The welcome addition of witch hazel helps to reduce redness and alleviate discomfort, leaving your complexion clearer and calmer, with a more even and refined texture.
Aqua (Water), Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethoxydiglycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol
For the latest information, it is recommended to review the ingredient list printed on the packaging of the product prior to usage or consumption.
Use in the morning and evening. Apply a small dot directly on spots for visible improvement or apply a small amount over the face to maintain visible clarity with continued use. Avoid the eye contour and contact with eyes. Do not rinse off. Continue with additional skin treatments as needed. If irritation occurs, cease use and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Patch testing prior to use is advised. Please see below for an in-depth guide to patch testing. Keep out of reach of children.
(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.)
How to conduct an at-home patch test:
Patch tests are an easy way to help predict if you will have a negative initial reaction to a new product. It is recommended to perform a patch test before incorporating a new product into your routine. We have outlined a general method for conducting your own patch test.
- Apply a small amount of the product onto a clean area of skin on the upper forearm.
- Keep the area dry, preferably covered with a bandage.
- After 24 hours, uncover the area and rinse.
- If any redness, burning, itching, blistering or irritation is observed at any time throughout the test, do not use the product.
Please note that the patch test is only for determining initial irritation reactions to products and does not guarantee similar results when applied to other areas of the body (including the face) or after continuous use. It does not account for underlying conditions and should not be used for the diagnosis of hypersensitivity or allergic contact dermatitis. If you are concerned about starting a new product, please consult a dermatologist prior to use.
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Be careful
Bought this to use on a breakout of acne around my jaw and chin. I’d heard of this brand a while ago and wanted to try, the price tag was a positive as well!! First night using spots looked visible reduced and I was impressed! I used it each night for 3 days the morning after I’d notice I had red patches and tight skin. I stopped using it every night and moved to every other night. Been using it a week and haven’t noticed a different to be honest, my spots have got worse, they have flared up more. I plan on using it in the hope that it would start to work. I’m going to keep it for another week and if no different try another product. It’s not the best product and would advise a patch text and I wouldn’t use all over face as it recommends. Dab on spots & use every other day or every 3 days. I also would only use PM, twice a day would be to much for my skin.
by NLS
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Transformed my skin
I have combination/oily skin and suffer from breakouts. I recently changed my skincare routine to the ordinary products as they were such good value for money compared to my old skincare which was way too expensive. Within a few days my skin looked so much clearer from using this morning and night, it was amazing! I now have been using this for a month or so and my skin is so much better I never get spots! And it is just glowing and I suffered from redness which is evening out, also I have noticed my pores have gone down in size! Absolutely amazing, couldn't recommend this enough, especially recommend using the Niacinamide solution alongside so you get the best results.
by Natalie96
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Good
Clears up your skin! Just remember to moisturise after using.
by Em
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Amazing
I’ve been looking for years for products to help me control my acne, I’ve tried all sorts, ranging in price from £80 down to this at £5... and this along with the Niacinamide vitamin solution is an absolute god send. Within a week of using as described on the bottles, people were asking what I had changed because my skin looked so good! Highly recommend this product, especially for this price!!
by Lozz11
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Good!
It's very good, I use it every night.
by Nink
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Left Looking Worst
I bought this after reading the reviews, however was incredibly disappointed. My spots were worse, they became red, bumpy and started to become gooey. Was even painful to look at! I did a patch test elsewhere on my wrist / neck and it was fine, however reacted badly to my spots, so not sure what happened.
by Jess
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Be Cautious
I was using this as part of my daily regimen in the AM & PM along with hydraulic acid & vitamin C. At first it seemed alright then I started to break out really badly along the jawline and forehead and ended up continuing to use this product to counter the acne, only to make it worse and break out again. It eventually caused my skin to become dry and flaky, irritated and red, until I discontinued the use. Now my skin is slowly going back to normal and I’m gaining back the softness in my skin. Seems I’m not the only one from the reviews to get a bad reaction, I’d test this product on a patch of skin at first.
by Laylawat
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Not for everyone
Be careful with this one. I know it says to apply morning and evening, but to be safe I’d test in on your skin every other day first. Generally, salicylic acid should only be applied on alternate days, and after 3 days of using this product, I’ve got a really nasty, painful burn blister above my lip. If using I think to apply a very small amount directly onto the spot, try not to layer it onto a large surface area. Obviously, it works for some people, but for me, it’s one star because of the bad effect it has had on my skin.
by Molly
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Great for My Milk Spots!
I’ve always had milk spots on my forehead and under my chin and on my neck I had tried so many spot creams to get rid of them. This has most definitely gotten rid of nearly all my milk spots and still more are clearing up, my skin is so bright and cleansed after applying! I then top up with the buffet, perfect combo!
by Lauren
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Amazing
I’ve always had very good skin but recently out of nowhere I started having blemishes and acne. I’ve tried so many products ( pricey ones too ) but it either made it worse or didn’t wok at all. When I first started using it about 2 weeks ago, I’ve started of using as described Am and Pm and then I reduced it to pm only. I’m gonna reduce it to 3-4 times a week soon as my face is all cleared up now. I’ve heard it does wonders for your skin with foundation too so I can’t wait to put some foundation on. It’s kinda drying but for the result I’m getting that’s nothing I’m concerned about, it’s now my holy grail 5 out 5 stars.
by F
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