
About this product
A rinse-off charcoal and clay mask containing 2% salicylic acid, designed to exfoliate, absorb oil, and help clear congestion and breakouts.
Full ingredients
Aqua (Water), Kaolin, Squalane, Glycerin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Silica Cetyl Silylate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pentylene Glycol, Charcoal Powder, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Sclerotium Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Phytic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
Guru Score
Yay
7 experts · Strong agreementWhat they liked
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What the gurus are saying
This mask earns consistent praise for leaving skin feeling clean and soft without over-drying, thanks to a gentle 2% salicylic acid concentration paired with oil-absorbing charcoal and kaolin. Gurus recommend using it once or twice weekly for 5 to 10 minutes on freshly cleansed skin; those with mild to moderate acne or congestion and blackheads may find regular use helps refine pores over several months. The low price and formula make it a smart choice for anyone looking to boost results without adding an extra step to their routine.
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Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.
Salicylic acid dissolves in oil, so it can get into a pore rather than just working on the surface. That is why it has long-standing evidence for blackheads and milder acne.
Source: DermNet
Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.
Source: DermNet
A rinse-off charcoal and clay mask containing 2% salicylic acid, designed to exfoliate, absorb oil, and help clear congestion and breakouts.
Yes. All 7 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 86%.
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Mask holds a Guru Score of 86%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 7 expert reviewers we have collected. It is also Guru Certified, our mark for products that hold broad approval across many expert reviewers.
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Mask is generally suited to oily skin and acne-prone skin.
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