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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    urs123

    6 years ago

    I have used this for 3 months, every night, before other products, and often with no other products, on my forehead, so that I could effectively test this against a control, the rest of my face...

    About reviewer (170 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Other, Other

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    Maliha86

    6 years ago

    I purchased this product because of my a friend of mine who couldnt stop raving about how good it was on her skin and how cheap and affordable it was. I started using it following the complete...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    xajaso

    6 years ago

    Worked amazingly well for me for 2-3 months. I followed the instructions and used it sparingly to spot treat and/or on small congested areas. Never used enough to experience the weird lathering...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

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    courtship

    6 years ago

    Looking back at photos that I took for a couple of weeks while I tried new products, I realized that this took my skin beyond normal purging into some weird danger zone with very, very, angry skin....

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Warm

    HairBrunette, Kinky, Fine

    EyesBrown

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    Gavi

    6 years ago

    I wish I had read the reviews before buying a few bottles. I used it on my entire face before bed, and woke up with a very sore and red face. I have raised tiny bumps on my cheeks concentrated...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    aleereviews

    6 years ago

    Works well to reduce my texture, especially when paired with a gentle AHA (I use Pixi's Glow Tonic). Keeps my CCs at bay for sure, and all without drying my skin out. Not the most cosmetically...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

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    Midhatkhan87

    6 years ago

    It didn’t do anything. Very disappointed.

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

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    5.0
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    MakeupFanNow

    6 years ago

    I use it for my hormonal cystic acne and it is GREAT. I spot treat. Deep, painful cysts that would normally take weeks and weeks to clear up, dried up in a few days. I have combination/oily skin...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    cardamombun

    6 years ago

    I used this as a spot treatment in the evenings only. First few times I used it was fine, but eventually my skin started flaring up pretty badly and I wasn’t quite sure what was causing it. So I...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    littlearch

    6 years ago

    This was quite a surprise. It doesn’t dry my face out at all. I use it in the strong lines between my brows and around my mouth and on my nose, chin and cheeks, and on pimples. It’s amazing. It...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily, Olive, Warm

    HairSilver, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    rsg5062

    6 years ago

    Contains 2% salicylic acid, which is the maximum permitted in OTC products, in a witch hazel water solution. Very cheap for a 30mls bottle and I am a fan of the pipette-style bottle. I have...

    About reviewer (199 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

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    stupidbunny

    7 years ago

    Gave me what looks like a chemical burns on the spots on my facevthat took nearly 2 weeks to heal where i Test patches looked fine but my face didn't respond the same as my neck and inner arm SA...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Calypso0

    7 years ago

    Love love love this so much! i use it before bed every night and the difference is palpable the next morning when i forget. A+ in dealing with breakouts quickly and clearing out the blackheads on...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Laurelwood

    7 years ago

    This helped my hormonal acne so much!! I use a drop on my chin/cheek area twice daily under moisturizer. This helps my acne clear up much faster than other products I've tried and doesn't irritate...

    About reviewer (552 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Alyxxie

    7 years ago

    Used the whole bottle. Don't notice anything different.

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

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    MSFIT75

    7 years ago

    Some acids work better on skin types than others. Salicylic tends to break me out more so I've avoided it mostly opting for glycolic instead. This was no different. It left me with tiny irritation...

    About reviewer (726 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Dark, Warm

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Deandra

    7 years ago

    Salicylic Acid, also referred to as BHA (beta hydroxy acid), exfoliates the skin and stimulates cellular turnover. I have fewer problems with acne, dullness, blackheads, or flaky skin when I use a...

    About reviewer (835 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    swedishcatlady

    7 years ago

    Visibly transformed my skin in less than two weeks! There is significantly less sebum clogging my pores, and it prevents future breakouts as well. It does dry up the skin a bit, but not nearly as...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    maria91

    7 years ago

    It could be a great spot treatment, but more often than not, it just burns my skin. Effective on cysts, but overall not worth the trouble for me, as then I'm left with a super dry and red patch of...

    About reviewer (65 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    frippery

    7 years ago

    Conclusion/Follow up: (1 year of use) I now use this either as a spot treatment when needed on problem areas or occasionally (1-5 nights a month) all over if I have broken out with a lot of closed...

    About reviewer (180 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairOther, Wavy, Medium

    EyesOther

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