The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution · Exfoliant · 1 oz · around $8
Should you buy it? The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is a exfoliant at around $8 for 1 oz. The cheapest way into chemical exfoliation. Twice a week is plenty to start. It suits acne, textured hair, blackheads.
What it is
The cheapest way into chemical exfoliation. Twice a week is plenty to start.
Who it suits
- Acne
- Textured hair
- Blackheads
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- An affordable pick
- Starting out gently
- Keratosis pilaris
Where to buy it
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How it compares
Other exfoliants in the directory that overlap with this one.
| Product | Price | Suited to | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner | $18 | Acne, Textured hair, Blackheads | |
| Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner | $17 | Acne, Textured hair, Blackheads | compared |
| Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant | $35 | Acne, Textured hair, Oily skin | compared |
| The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner | $14 | Textured hair, Dull skin, Oily skin | compared |
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Questions people also ask
How often can you exfoliate with The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution?
As a exfoliant it is used 1-2x a week, max. That is the routine step it belongs to rather than a rule about this particular bottle, so follow the label where the two differ.
What skin does The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution suit?
It suits acne, textured hair, blackheads, oily skin. The cheapest way into chemical exfoliation. Twice a week is plenty to start.
Which The Ordinary line is Salicylic Acid 2% Solution from?
It is part of The Ordinary's Salicylic Acid 2% Solution line. Brands rarely say which of their lines suits which hair or skin, so the line decoder sets out what each one is for.
Where can you buy The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution, and what does it cost?
Around $8 for 1 oz, at Amazon. Retail prices move constantly, so treat that as a tier rather than a quote and check the retailer for today's price.
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