Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

2.8
10ingredients
ExfoliatorThe Ordinary

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
VeganOil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This exfoliator from The Ordinary lists 10 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 common irritant 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 irritant
  • Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

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.

Benefits

BrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large poresAcne fightingHydratingScar healingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
  • 2
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.

Full Ingredient List

10

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: salicylic acid 2% inactive ingredients: cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, chlorphenesin, citric acid, hydroxyethylcellulose, phenoxyethanol, polysorbate 20, saccharide isomerate, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, water

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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% Solution fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Salicylic Acid 2% Solution'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% Solution paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Salicylic Acid 2% Solution'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% Solution suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Salicylic Acid 2% Solution contains 0 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (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% Solution against your own profile.