The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 15ml
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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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Works well for oily skin
I noticed I didn't wake up as shiny in the morning and it helped keep my skin clearer, causing fewer breakouts overall.
by Amelia
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Skin transformation
I’ve been using the product in the AM & PM after cleansing and before moisturising and it has transformed my skin within a few weeks of using and has reduced my acne massively. I would highly recommend.
by LM
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Never again
I have had mild acne for a while now, and have tried many different ways to get rid of it. I purchased this product and used it in the evening for the first time overnight, specifically on my problem areas. The next day I woke up with an unusual tightness in my skin in these areas where my spots had been and proceeded to wash my face as usual just with water. After washing my face, and then looking in the mirror, I had red patches of raw skin where my spots had basically been burnt off. I had basically had chemical burns on my face where I had applied this product, and over the course of the week/two weeks, my skin became dried and scabbed and peeled. It has been around two months since this has happened and I still have slight dark pigmentation in these areas, no texture but there are marks, which I’m not sure will go away. I do urge anyone thinking of using this product to be careful and perhaps do a patch test before using on your face!
by Tara
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The Best of the Best
This is unreal using this along with the toner from the ordinary on a daily basis has 10000% sorted out my skin, always make sure to use a moisturiser afterwards though as these products can make your skin dry.
by Catrina
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Amazing!
Was a lil apprehensive as obviously it is worrying using acid - can’t lie dried out a tiny area underneath my eyes but didn’t need to use it there anyway so learnt my lesson to avoid this area? 1000% would recommend, the skin was noticeably smoother looking and the appearance of blemishes improved significantly. Thrilled with this product. Get yourself some quick.
by KMoggy
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Overnight miracle
I have suffered from teenage acne on my forehead and on my cheekbones for 3 years now (some days worse than others). I have tried a range of acne medicines from the doctors which was a fail! Came across this just in time for summer holidays and I can confidently say it has helped clear small breakouts overnight along with glycolic acid by alpha-h. I would definitely recommend this.
by Karadickson
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Disappointing
I am 14 and suffer from quite a bad acne so I decided to give this ago. At first, I thought it was fine but then my skin became extremely irritated and red and then spots turned into gooey bubbly scabs that were very noticeable and embarrassing. It took weeks for the scars to disappear and my skin is the same if not worse.
by Maddie
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Miracle Worker
Best spot treatment, I have tried a few and most either didn't work or were too harsh on my skin. This stuff is great though I put a little on any spots before bed and in the morning they are either gone or a lot less angry and red looking. Fab would definitely recommend.
by Hannah
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Does work but no a magic cure
I bought this for a small scar on my leg and a small patch of ingrowing hair on my calf. I used this product for a few weeks now and I feel it’s made a visible difference to the new scar. It’s worked on the ingrown hair patch and made it less visible and less noticeable. I so wish it a miracle product and made the patch as smooth as the rest of my legs. As it has a drying effect I haven’t used it much on my face.
by Choppy
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Salicylic acid 2% Solution very bad reaction
I used this AM and PM as recommended on the box. For a few days my skin was fine, then out of nowhere I felt a burning sensation and washed it off straight away, however I was left with a rash like reaction.
by Nai
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