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Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

The Ordinary·Treatment27 recommendations
Effective for spot treating and gently exfoliating sebaceous filaments

What the community says

Pros

  • Effective for spot treating and gently exfoliating sebaceous filaments
  • Oil-soluble BHA penetrates deeply to unclog pores
  • Affordable option to add salicylic acid to routines

Cons

  • Can cause significant irritation, redness, and dryness especially when layered with other actives
  • Frequent use or combining with tretinoin often leads to moisture barrier damage
  • Reported to have a leaky bottle and messy application

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