The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2%

Deciem

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2.9

58 reviews
43%
would repurchase
3.7/5
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Aqua (Water), Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Triethanolamine, Ethoxydiglycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol.

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    3.0
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    karikat

    a year ago

    Edited 17 May: After trying other 2% products (not Paula's Choice BHA as it's hard to get here and way out of my budget) I returned to this a couple of weeks ago. Much happier with it now, and it...

    About reviewer (110 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    1.0
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    svedija

    a year ago

    This one just goes to the bin... also i do like some of The ordinary products . there are two excellent salicylic products in the market in my opinion corsx one step and -Geek & Gorgeous calm...

    About reviewer (253 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    knaives

    4 years ago

    this revolutionised my skin. granted, i never exfoliated my face much before using this. but after using this 2 years ago, my complexion has become much more even and dark spots are minimal. this...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOily, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

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    mecpolak04

    4 years ago

    In November of 2019, I started experiencing these crazy episodes where my eyes become so swollen and irritated. My eyes would swell shut. Thankfully, my Dad was staying with me at the time and was...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair

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    Asukagirl

    5 years ago

    This is the second Ordinary product that has caused an allergic reaction and I’ve used Salicylic acid before so it has to be their ingredients. Literally not worth the (very physical) pain.

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    tinydancer822003

    5 years ago

    I had moderate acne, dark spots from acne, and oily skin. I decided to try The Ordinary. I started using 4 products: salicylic acid solution, niacinimide + zinc, 5% lactic acid, and ascorbyl...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Medium

    HairBlack

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    2.0
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    DeeShip

    5 years ago

    I'm sad to write this review as this product was a life saver for me in the beginning (April 2019) but in the end (September 2019) I ended up having allergic contact dermatitis to it. I started...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

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    5.0
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    diepset1

    5 years ago

    I've been searching for a cheaper alternative to the Origins Super Spot remover and have finally found it. The Origins salicylic acid costs a whopping $19 for 0.3 oz or 8 mL. The Ordinary is known...

    About reviewer (224 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

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    user457

    5 years ago

    This product gave me chemical burns. For months I'd been using it without issue, then starting getting allergy-like symptoms that became progressively worse: rashes, eczema, flaky skin, swelling,...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Other

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    2.0
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    esmeralda1977

    5 years ago

    Unfortunately, this did nothing to my skin and just felt sticky.

    About reviewer (197 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    Endit

    5 years ago

    PROS: None. Absolutely none. CONS: This is the worst product I have ever used on my face in recent times and it has nothing to do with the Salicylic Acid, as Paula's Choice LOTION 2% BHA (before...

    About reviewer (267 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Other, Medium

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    lilykg

    5 years ago

    This product made my skin worse than it has ever been! It completely dried out my usually combination skin and caused way more spots than I usually have and they turned up in places that I don't...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

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    Lizyoung

    6 years ago

    I used this product after carrying out a patch test as recommended, with no reaction in the following 48 hours. I then used a small amount on my face and neck, and woke the next morning with...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair

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    4.0
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    nimeowma

    6 years ago

    i've been using this product consistently for about 2 months now, and my thoughts have changed somewhat since my last review. i no longer find it to be oil-controlling really at all, but i will say...

    About reviewer (120 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Relaxed, Fine

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    5.0
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    cec05

    6 years ago

    Love love love this! I've only been using this for a few weeks but the difference in my skin is great. I had a big breakout on my cheeks and startedusing this hoping it would do something and its...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

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    Lumaesthetic

    6 years ago

    This started off as a great product for me. Having suffered with acne for a very long time, I know what I'm using and how to use them. Last year's batch seems to be different to the batch produced...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther, Other

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    2.0
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    radra16

    6 years ago

    Did not do much for my skin.

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

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    adgvwyeruyfdh

    6 years ago

    I had used a couple times on my chin area without any issue but then one morning I woke up and the skin was really sensitive, red and almost blister-like. It took several weeks for it to finally...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

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    frosty321

    6 years ago

    Used to work really well until I woke up with a red swollen face (especially the eyelids). Thank god it happened on the weekend...Really hope it goes away until Monday. Do a patch test, guys.

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

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    4.0
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    Pocketchic

    6 years ago

    In all honesty, Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid feels more comfortable on my skin but since The Ordinary's works just as well for me and is significantly cheaper, I prefer TO.

    About reviewer (88 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

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