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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Amazing
I've been using this for a week now and it is so good, 95% of my spots and acne is gone. It is worth the price and it is really affordable. I've got really sensitive skin and it does not irritate my skin one bit. Amazing product 100% recommend.
by lucie
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The best
I have battled with acne for years. Numerous doctors appointments, numerous prescribed medication and somewhere along the line, I always ended up right back at the start with huge, painful, red lumps under and on my skin. I only bought this as I was buying another product for my eyebrows and this was recommended. Thank god I did because my skin is now perfectly clear and when I have one active spot, I just pop this on overnight and it’s calmed down by morning or possibly even gone. I even have the worst sensitive skin that usually just breaks out even more if I apply products but this is AMAZING! It does make my skin a little dry but nothing that a moisturiser can’t sort out.
by Kate
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Love it
I like it a lot, I apply it am and pm over my water-based serums and before Resveratrol and other moisturizers. It is very mild for me, I never experienced any redness or dryness where I applied it. Great for the price! I bought the bigger bottle and it lasts for ages. I love all the products from The Ordinary and I have 20+ products from them.
by Fl
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Got rid of 6+ year old blackheads
As someone who has struggled with acne for years, I have my fair share of blackheads, I’ve had many therapists try to remove them and I’ve had them that long skin has grown over the blackheads Used this for a few weeks and they popped out on their own! Can’t recommend enough.
by Leah P
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Amazing
Absolutely amazing, have used this twice and can notice my blemishes have faded already. Highly recommended, absolutely brilliant.
by Chey
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Be careful, it's very strong
Skin type - combination skin/ hormonal spotty prone skin, with a form of very mild acne on my forehead which NEVER budges. I'm not usually one to post reviews but thought this may benefit someone. I'm used to having peels and using AHA's/ BHA's on a weekly basis. So I thought I'd use more than a couple of drops all over my face when using this for the first time...BIG mistake. I woke up the next morning with a sensitive slightly red/ blotchy face with a few singed burnt areas. I've previously used Paula's choice 2% salicylic acid treatment on a weekly basis which I wash off after 10 minutes, but it didn't particularly make a significant difference and was much more of a faff - which is why I decided to use a stronger version from The Ordinary. I can already see a small difference from just one use of this I.e my spots (that don't ever go) on my forehead have been reduced, my skin is a lot smoother across my cheeks and forehead, but other areas of my face are unfortunately burnt like my chin and nose! I will have another go and I am positive that next time it will go a lot better for me, as I'll use a smaller amount and be more cautious.
by Jess
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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING PRODUCT
I’ve been using this product for just under a week and already my skin is 90% clearer. I’ve battled with blemished skin due to medication for the last five years. I’ve tried just about every product imaginable and this combined with other The Ordinary products have proven to be the most effective and inexpensive. I’m amazed and I’m happy to say, I will repurchase.
by KAS
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AMAZING
This has really helped my skin. In conjunction with other products from the ordinary, it has helped to reduce my spots, big and small, and made my skin more radiant and healthy. I have received so many compliments since using this. Be quick to buy this, as at such an affordable price it gets snapped up very quickly.
by Tabitha
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My face is finally clear after 29 years fighting with acne
And trust me I have tried everything before trying this one. All the others dried and irritated my skin which just made it worst. This one is just right. Vanishes my spots almost overnight without irritation. Just perfect. The secret for it to work is to apply it topically to the problem areas only, not to the entire face. And to make sure that you are not allergic to aspirins, as Salicylic Acid is their main ingredient, and an allergic reaction would cause all the bad reviews I have seen.
by Celest
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The BEST
I suffered from hormone-related breakouts and struggled to find a single product that could calm my skin (was breaking out every day). I now use a tiny bit of this (really tiny) every day on a cleansed face and it is my skin saviour.
by Katie
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