The Ordinary

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2%

Salicylic Acid 2%

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% 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% 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.

CosRX

CosRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid Cosrx

BHA Blackhead Power Liquid Cosrx

CosRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid Cosrx contains 10 ingredients. INCI: Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water, Butylene Glycol, Betaine Salicylate, and more. We have found comedogenic components.

Butylene Glycol

Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water

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!

Betaine Salicylate

Arginine

Panthenol

Sodium Hyaluronate

Xanthan Gum

Ethyl Hexanediol

Healing

UV Protection

CosRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid Cosrx contains 10 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens, polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances. But we have found: comedogenic components.

Product Comparison

Salicylic Acid 2%

BHA Blackhead Power Liquid Cosrx

Positive effects

Moisturising

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antiseptic

Brightening

Positive effects

Moisturising

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Healing

Antiseptic

Brightening

UV Protection

Potential hazards

Malassezia Feeding

Potential hazards

Comedogenic

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

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