The Ordinary Salicylic Acid Review

First The Ordinary Peeling Solution and now The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution. Ever since The Ordinary is launched in India, I have been trying their products one after another. I love exploring their products and experiencing the hype. I now even bought their Niacinamide Serum as well.

Salicylic Acid has been quite a gift for us, especially when dealing with clogged pores and congestion. Not to forget, that painful acne. Same reason I have been using Neutrogena Salicylic Acid Face Wash.

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

Price: Rs.500/- for 30ml

Available at Lookfantastic and Beauty Bay.

Product Description

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is formulated for all skin types, including those prone to congestion and blemishes. This light formula removes dead skin cells that can contribute to clogged pores, providing skin clarity with continued use over time.

Concerns: Anti-Blemish, Pores, Congestion

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Saccharide Isomerate, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.

How to Use

• Apply once daily in the evening.
• Apply a small dot to the target area or a small amount over the face for general use.
• Do not use on sensitive, peeling, or compromised skin.
• Avoid eye contour and contact with eyes.
• Patch testing prior to use is advised.
• Apply the product as directed to a small area once a day for three days to test if you are sensitive to this product.
• If you will develop irritation, hives, swelling of eyes and mouth, blistering, or difficulty breathing, rinse off, cease use, and consult a physician right away.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Review – The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

My Skin Type: Combination to Oily in Summer, Dry in Winter, Sensitive, and Acne-Prone Skin

Packaging: Comes in default TheOrdinary packaging with a see-through translucent bottle and a dropper cap. The bottle is safe to travel with and the dropper works absolutely fine without creating a mess.

Fragrance: No particular Fragrance as such.

My Experience

The only salicylic acid serum I tried before this was from Minimalist and it actually used to be considered The Ordinary of India. I even bought my second bottle I loved it so much. But we all know how Minimalist formulations have changed and how people are not getting the same results we used to get.

Coming to The Ordinary Salicylic Acid, I started using this by including this in my nighttime routine after cleansing and toning, followed by Kiehl’s Moisturizer.

The first thing I noticed was the lightweight and non-sticky consistency. It went easily on my skin without leaving any stickiness behind. I took a few drops onto my palm and patted gently all over my face.

I allowed my skin to adjust to the serum and patiently waited for the serum to show results. After continuously using The Ordinary Salicylic Acid for about two to three weeks, I realized there were no more tiny bumps of clogged pores or any visible large pores. If you are someone with super oily skin and you face excess sebum production, you might have noticed how your pores look large and get easily clogged with dirt and sebum causing tiny little bumps or simply oil heads.

Not that those oily heads and clogged pores were gone, but it also prevented them from coming back. My skin legit fell smooth and looked smooth. I remember my cheek area used to be full of tiny sharp little oil-heads and I used to squeeze them with my tool.

Ever since I started using The Ordinary Salicylic Acid serum, I didn’t even realize when those tiny bumps started to disappear and my skin especially the cheek area started to appear a lot more clear. Now I know the value of chemical exfoliators.

Even though the consistency helped me, I can not ignore the fact that at some point, you will experience dryness with regular usage of salicylic acid. I was experiencing seasonal dryness and redness because of the peak of summer and using Salicylic acid at that period of time resulted in an increase in rashes and dry patches.

So, consider using Salicylic acid serum only when you have super oily skin and experience congestion and clogged pores due to extreme oil production. I do feel that The Ordinary Salicylic Acid Serum is slightly stronger as compared to Nykaa SkinRx Salicylic acid.

If you are planning on going with The Ordinary Salicylic Acid serum, make sure you start slow and stick to a strict skincare routine consisting of the right moisturizers to help your skin with hydration. Else, start with a slightly milder Brand. For me, it is Nykaa Salicylic Acid.

Next, my target was to see how effective it is in controlling or treating acne I got to be honest, it is a bit slow when it comes to treating acne but is highly effective. The trick is to apply salicylic acid as a mask over the acne and leave it on like that. That way, I saw great results. It even healed that painful red acne effectively.

Now, it didn’t completely stop the acne formation but it has reduced the intensity. I still get a few pimples in a month but I feel if I weren’t using The Ordinary Salicylic acid, my face would have been dealing with a lot more acne issues.

Because salicylic acid can make your skin feel dry, I always make sure to keep my skin well-hydrated and moisturized. If you are starting to use a salicylic acid serum for the first time, do not forget your moisturizer at all.

If you are someone with Dry Skin, Sensitive Skin, or experience dryness in any season, do not target salicylic acid. Instead, go for a Vitamin C serum.

This was it for today. I hope you have found my The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution Review helpful. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

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