What are the key ingredients in 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel?

2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel contains 17 ingredients. Key actives include: Salicylic Acid, Water, Pentylene Glycol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, and more.

Does 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel rated?

Safety ratings for 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/sephora-collection-2-salicylic-acid-acne-treatment-gel.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/sephora-collection-2-salicylic-acid-acne-treatment-gel.

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2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel

Updated on: 11/07/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

15 of 17

Skin-Safe

low risk

1 of 17

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

0 of 17

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

17 ingredients

1 potential irritant

none pore-clogging

Contains Salicylic Acid and Zinc. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Salicylic Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Scalp Condition Treatment Product Protector Skin Enhancer +3

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Pentylene Glycol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

General Skin Improver

Xanthan Gum

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer Gel Structure Builder +4

Sodium Hydroxide

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: High risk

pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Hydrator

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

Saccharide Isomerate

Safety: Very low risk

Moisture Magnet

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator Scent Provider

Acer Saccharum Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder Scent Provider

Sodium Citrate

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder Scent Provider

Zinc Sulfate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Germ Fighter Pore Tightener +1

Bilberry fruit extract

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Salicylic Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Scalp Condition Treatment Product Protector +4
02 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
03 Pentylene Glycol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver
04 Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	General Skin Improver
05 Xanthan Gum	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer +5
06 Sodium Hydroxide	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent
07 Saccharum Officinarum Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Hydrator
08 Glycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet +8
09 Saccharide Isomerate	S 1 Safety: Very low risk	Moisture Magnet
10 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer Scent Provider
11 Citrus Limon Fruit Extract	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator +1
12 Acer Saccharum Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
13 Hydrolyzed Algin	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Hair Softener
14 Citric Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder +1
15 Sodium Citrate	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder +1
16 Zinc Sulfate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Germ Fighter +2
17 Bilberry fruit extract		N/A

Potential Irritants

2 flagged

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

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Is SEPHORA COLLECTION 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 17 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is SEPHORA COLLECTION a good skincare brand?

Private label brand of Sephora. SEPHORA COLLECTION makes products such as 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about SEPHORA COLLECTION.

Is SEPHORA COLLECTION 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 3 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a>, <a href="/ingredient/citrus-aurantium-dulcis-fruit-extract" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract</a> and <a href="/ingredient/citrus-limon-fruit-extract" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Citrus Limon Fruit Extract</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does SEPHORA COLLECTION 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 17 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes SEPHORA COLLECTION 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel?

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What are the ingredients in SEPHORA COLLECTION 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel?

2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel contains 17 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/salicylic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Salicylic Acid</a>, <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/pentylene-glycol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Pentylene Glycol</a>, <a href="/ingredient/vaccinium-myrtillus-fruit-extract" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract</a> and <a href="/ingredient/xanthan-gum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Xanthan Gum</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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