THE ORDINARY
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFECTS ON SKIN FROM INGREDIENTS
By skin type
oily skin
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:
#2: HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA LEAF WATER
#4: SALICYLIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
combination skin
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:
#2: HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA LEAF WATER
#4: SALICYLIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
dry skin
2
0 good ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:
2 bad ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:
#2: HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA LEAF WATER
#4: SALICYLIC ACID
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
💡 PRO-TIP 4: Dry skin is usually also dehydrated. Keep this in mind for your skincare routine.
By skin concern
dehydrated skin
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Dehydration:
#14: CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
0 bad ingredient(s) for Dehydration:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
acne prone skin
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:
#4: SALICYLIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
sensitive skin
2
1
2 good ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:
#2: HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA LEAF WATER
#4: SALICYLIC ACID
1 bad ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:
#2: HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA LEAF WATER
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
FULL INGREDIENT LIST
👉 The product The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution contains 14 ingredients in total.
👉 The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is alcohol-free, fragrance-free, silicone-free, paraben-free, oil-free, mineral oil-free.
👉 It doesn't contain moderate to high comedogenic ingredients. Comedogenic ingredients are often believed to clog pores. But attention: This is not always true, since several factors - such as the product formulation (= how the product is 'cooked') - have to be considered as well. So pay attention to product reviews if your skin is acne-prone!
👉 Based on the safety rating of the organization CIR, the product The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution doesn't contain unsafe ingredients.
👉 Here's the full ingredient list: Aqua, 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
👉 The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution contains following superstar ingredients:
∙ BHA
| Ingredient | Comedogenic | Safety CIR | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
1. AQUA | no evidence | no evidence | SOLVENT |
2. HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA LEAF WATER | no evidence | no evidence | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING |
3. COCAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE | no evidence | Safe with qualifications | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING |
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