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.

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% contains 11 ingredients. INCI: Aqua, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, and more. The product is free from harmful components.

Aqua

Pentylene Glycol

Zinc PCA

Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum

Xanthan Gum

Isoceteth-20

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

Chlorphenesin

Antioxidant

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% contains 11 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, comedogenic components, Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens, polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances.

Product Comparison

Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Positive effects

Moisturising

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antiseptic

Brightening

Positive effects

Moisturising

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Antiseptic

Brightening

Potential hazards

Malassezia Feeding

Potential hazards

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

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