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Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution

Updated on: 04/12/2025
Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution
11
Total Ingredients
analysed
10 of 11
Skin-Safe
low risk
2 of 11
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
0 of 11
Potential Pore-Clogging
comedogenic risk

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

Contains 2% Salicylic Acid. 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
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 11 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is The Ordinary a good skincare brand?

The Ordinary is a skincare brand launched in 2016 by Brandon Truaxe under the Canadian company DECIEM. The brand focuses on ingredient-centered formulations that highlight specific active ingredients such as retinoids, niacinamide, peptides, vitamin C derivatives, and exfoliating acids. Products are often formulated with relatively simple ingredient lists and are designed for targeted skincare routines. The Ordinary makes products such as Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution 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 The Ordinary.

Is The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 2 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/cocamidopropyl-dimethylamine" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine</a> and <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</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 The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 11 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution?

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What are the ingredients in The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution?

Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution contains 11 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/saccharide-isomerate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Saccharide Isomerate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/cocamidopropyl-dimethylamine" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine</a>, <a href="/ingredient/salicylic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Salicylic Acid</a> and <a href="/ingredient/hydroxyethylcellulose" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Hydroxyethylcellulose</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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