The Ordinary

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution contains 14 ingredients. INCI: Aqua (Water), Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, and more. We have found fungal acne feeding components.

Alcohols

Allergens

Comedogenic

Fragrance

Polysorbate 20

Malassezia Feeding

Gluten

Parabens

Silicones

Sulfates

#1 solvent in many skincare and haircare products. Usually, creams contain 40 - 70% of water, while toners and micellar water may have up to 90%. Manufacturers purify and deionize it before putting it into the product to make the formula last longer. As for the benefits, it is neither good nor bad. It's a neutral component itself, but it's a very important part of a product.

Aqua (Water)

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water

Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Salicylic Acid

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Citric acid belongs to alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA). It's a good exfoliant. It helps to get rid of dead skin cells and thus to prevent acne. It&rsquo;s not as effective as glycolic or lactic acids but still, it's a nice ingredient in a product.

Citric Acid

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Ethoxydiglycol

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

1,2-Hexanediol

Caprylyl Glycol

AHA (Alphahydroxy Acid)

Antioxidants

BHA (Betahydroxy acid)

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid

Niacinamide

PHA (Polyhydroxy acid)

Retinoids

Vitamins

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antiseptic

Moisturising

Brightening

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution contains 14 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, comedogenic components, Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens, polyethylene glycol (PEG), synthetic fragrances. But we have found: fungal acne feeding components.

Revolution Beauty

Revolution Beauty Revolution Skincare 2% Salicylic Acid

Revolution Skincare 2% Salicylic Acid

Revolution Beauty Revolution Skincare 2% Salicylic Acid contains 24 ingredients. INCI: Aqua (Water, Eau), Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, and more. We have found Allergens, harmful alcohols, comedogenic components, fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances.

Alcohol

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Linalool

Hexyl Cinnamal

Citronellol

Geraniol

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Hydroxycitronellal

Eugenol

Butylene Glycol

Parfum

Aqua (Water, Eau)

Propanediol

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

One of the best-known humectants. It helps to hydrate skin very fast, but the effect doesn't last too long. That's why some people may feel dryness after 3 - 4 hours and have to re-apply skincare products once again. Works even in low concentrations but becomes very effective at 10 - 40% concentration. It's used in cosmetics for more than 50 years and it is researched very well. A great component to counter dryness!

Glycerin

It's a very popular solvent and viscosity controller. It also helps the components to absorb deeper into the skin and it is a humectant. It's considered to be safe and it is even used in food!

Alcohol Denat.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Very popular preservative. It has been used in cosmetics for a long time and it's very well researched. Considered to be safe for skin.

Phenoxyethanol

Makes the product smell nice. It may be unsafe for skin because "fragrance" is a generic term. It may include a mixture of many different chemicals, sometimes not good for your skin. That's why it's one of the most popular causes of contact allergy.

Xanthan Gum

Sodium Chloride

This component is a preservative that is very often used in a combination with phenoxyethanol to boost the effectiveness. Ethylhexylglycerin also temporarily improves skin condition, making it softer.

Ethylhexylglycerin

It is a preservative and product's formula stabilizer. In other words, it helps the product to stay in its original shape. It prevents the components from chemical reactions with each other. It also increases the penetration of the components. It is very well researched and considered to be safe.

Disodium EDTA

Antioxidant

Healing

Softening

Revolution Beauty Revolution Skincare 2% Salicylic Acid contains 24 ingredients. It's free of: Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens, polyethylene glycol (PEG). But we have found: Allergens, harmful alcohols, comedogenic components, fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances.

Product Comparison

Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

Revolution Skincare 2% Salicylic Acid

Positive effects

Moisturising

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antiseptic

Brightening

Positive effects

Moisturising

Softening

Acne fighting

Antioxidant

Healing

Antiseptic

Potential hazards

Malassezia Feeding

Potential hazards

Allergens

Alcohols

Comedogenic

Malassezia Feeding

Fragrance

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

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