Salicylic Acid 2% Masque

Salicylic Acid 2% Masque

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3.5
19ingredients
Wash-Off MaskThe Ordinary

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

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VeganOil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe
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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This wash-off mask from The Ordinary lists 19 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula
  • Phenoxyethanol · irritant · mediumKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

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Benefits

Acne fightingHydratingGood for oily skinBrighteningReduces large poresBarrier repairReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healing

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
  • 2
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.

Full Ingredient List

19

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, kaolin, squalane, glycerin, dimethyl isosorbide, silica cetyl silylate, salicylic acid, sodium polyacrylate, pentylene glycol, charcoal powder, 4-t-butylcyclohexanol, sclerotium gum, acacia senegal gum, xanthan gum, phytic acid, polysorbate 20, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, chlorphenesin, phenoxyethanol

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Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.

Frequently asked questions

Is Salicylic Acid 2% Masque fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Salicylic Acid 2% Masque's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is Salicylic Acid 2% Masque paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Salicylic Acid 2% Masque's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Salicylic Acid 2% Masque suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Salicylic Acid 2% Masque contains 1 flagged allergen and 0 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Salicylic Acid 2% Masque against your own profile.