The Ordinary
$6.7

Salicylic Acid 2% Solution, Exfoliating Serum for Acne

This water-based serum delivers 2% salicylic acid in a gel-like texture, with saccharide isomerate included to help offset some of the drying effect the acid can have. It works on the same principle as The Ordinary's anhydrous version but absorbs faster and feels lighter on skin. It's meant for spot treatment or all-over use on acne-prone areas a few times a week.

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Salicylic Acid Saccharide Isomerate Chlorphenesin Citric Acid Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Hydroxyethylcellulose
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Benefits

Ingredient Highlights

Salicylic Acid Salicylic acid unclogs pores and smooths texture by exfoliating inside them. Exfoliant Saccharide Isomerate A plant sugar complex that delivers long-lasting hydration. Humectant Chlorphenesin A preservative that keeps water-based products fresh and stable. Preservative Citric Acid A citrus-derived salt that balances pH and stabilizes formulas. Buffer Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine A coconut-derived ingredient that helps products glide and feel softer. Emulsifier

Full Ingredient List

ChlorphenesinCitric AcidCocamidopropyl DimethylamineHydroxyethylcellulosePhenoxyethanolPolysorbate-20Saccharide IsomerateSalicylic AcidSodium CitrateSodium HydroxideWater (Aqua)