4
Shared Ingredients
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid and Squalane Cleanser vs The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution
Comparing The Ordinary Glycolic Acid and Squalane Cleanser versus The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid and Squalane Cleanser
vs
Product 2
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution
55
Unique to The Ordinary Glycolic Acid and Squalane Cleanser
7
Unique to The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. The Ordinary Glycolic Acid and Squalane Cleanser scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 4 ingredients in common. The Ordinary Glycolic Acid and Squalane Cleanser has 55 unique ingredients while The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution has 7.
Skin Safety Profile
4%
Comedogenic
27 rated
96%
Safe
55 rated
12%
Irritant
50 rated
Based on 55 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
6 rated
91%
Safe
11 rated
60%
Irritant
10 rated
Based on 11 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (4)
1
Ingredients — Unique to The Ordinary Glycolic Acid and Squalane Cleanser
GlycolCSIRGlycolic AcidCSIRRosa Damascena Flower WaterCSIRCentaurea Cyanus Flower WaterCSIRAloe Barbadensis Leaf WaterCSIRPropanediolCSIRGlycerinCSIRTriethanolamineCSIRAminomethyl PropanolCSIRPanax Ginseng Root ExtractCSIRTasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf ExtractCSIRAspartic AcidCSIRAlanineCSIRGlycineCSIRSerineCSIRValineCSIRIsoleucineCSIRProlineCSIRThreonineCSIRHistidineCSIRPhenylalanineCSIRGlutamic AcidCSIRArginineCSIRPCACSIRSodium PCACSIRSodium LactateCSIRFructoseCSIRGlucoseCSIRSucroseCSIRUreaCSIRHexyl NicotinateCSIRDextrinCSIRGellan GumCSIRTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateCSIRSodium ChlorideCSIRHexylene GlycolCSIRPotassium SorbateCSIRSodium BenzoateCSIR1,2-HexanediolCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRSqualaneCSIRCoco-CaprylateCSIRSucrose StearateCSIREthyl MacadamiateCSIRMalic AcidCSIRHydroxymethoxyphenyl DecanoneCSIRSucrose LaurateCSIRSucrose DilaurateCSIRSucrose TrilaurateCSIRHydrogenated Starch HydrolysateCSIRPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6CSIRIsoceteth-20CSIRSodium PolyacrylateCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRCornflower waterCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Ordinary Glycolic Acid and Squalane Cleanser better than The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution for sensitive skin?
By comparing Glycolic Acid and Squalane Cleanser and Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, Glycolic Acid and Squalane Cleanser or Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Glycolic Acid and Squalane Cleanser and Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Glycolic Acid and Squalane Cleanser and Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Glycolic Acid and Squalane Cleanser or Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution.
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