The Ordinary

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid Serum

Salicylic Acid Serum

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid Serum 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 Serum 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.

Sephora

Sephora Sephora Collection Salicylic Acid Clarifying Serum

Sephora Collection Salicylic Acid Clarifying Serum

Sephora Sephora Collection Salicylic Acid Clarifying Serum contains 23 ingredients. INCI: Aqua (Water), Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, and more. We have found fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances.

Parfum (Fragrance)

Polysorbate 60

Methylpropanediol

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

Pentylene Glycol

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract

Inulin

Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract

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.

Fructose

Sodium Hyaluronate

Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract

Hydrolyzed Algin

Sodium Hydroxide

Zinc Sulfate

Disodium Phosphate

Sodium Phosphate

Antioxidant

Healing

Softening

Soothing

UV Protection

Sephora Sephora Collection Salicylic Acid Clarifying Serum contains 23 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, comedogenic components, Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens, polyethylene glycol (PEG). But we have found: fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances.

Product Comparison

Salicylic Acid Serum

Sephora Collection Salicylic Acid Clarifying Serum

Positive effects

Moisturising

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antiseptic

Brightening

Positive effects

Moisturising

Softening

Soothing

Acne fighting

Antioxidant

Healing

Antiseptic

Brightening

UV Protection

Potential hazards

Malassezia Feeding

Potential hazards

Malassezia Feeding

Fragrance

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

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