Salicylic Acid 2% Solution.

"I used to absolutely be obsessed with that serum. The Ordinary is great for basically doing exactly what he's doing right now, targeting specific skin issues, and they're straightforward, effective, and affordable. It's at 2%, which is the highest percentage of salicylic acid you can have in a non-prescription formula. I would say that serum is best used as a spot treatment for any areas that are experiencing breakouts or blocked pores. And I love that he mentioned that he doesn't use it at the same time as his retinol, which is amazing because salicylic acid and retinol are two of those ingredients that you really do not want to mix together. It can result in skin sensitivity, irritation, even more peeling, sensitivity, and dryness."

"I use the oil-based one because salicylic acid is drawn to oils. It's how it gets into our pores in order to flush them out. And so actually having it in an oil-based solution just makes sense. I use this massaged into the nose once or twice a week and it really helps to keep on top of any blackheads that I have. If I massage this for like two, maybe three minutes into the area, that three-minute massage will definitely help eradicate blackheads in a way that no other salicylic acid ever has. I've tried the Paula's Choice one, I've tried some of the expensive ones. The medicated one works, but not as well as this. This is the super inexpensive salicylic acid. And if you have very dryness-prone skin but still have blackheads and breakouts, this is your dream product because it doesn't dry the skin out like usual salicylic acids. It actually nourishes, but it still does all that you expect it to. If you've tried a lot of other salicylic acids and been disappointed, give this a go."

"Since then I have not looked back. This just makes my skin look better. So I like it and I've been using it since 2021. This is a product combination I have been using for years. I have literally used every single salicylic acid toner in the world, at least the ones that have become popular. And with any other salicylic acid toner when you apply it your face doesn't shine. With this one it shines. So there is something in this that is working really really well and which is why I recommend it."

"The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% solution is a lightweight serum that exfoliates inside the pores to keep them clear. It helps reduce blackheads, whiteheads, and oily shine. Because it doesn't increase sun sensitivity as much as retinoids, it can be used morning and night. It is best for clogged pores, blackheads, or textured skin. The key ingredient is the 2% salicylic acid which clears pores, helps prevent breakouts, and minimizes oil. When you're minimizing oil you can cause dryness, so I wouldn't start doing this morning and evening right off the bat. The serum also contains niacinamide which will help reduce some of the inflammation and support the skin barrier, as well as panthenol and sodium PCA which hydrate and calm the skin. The Ordinary can be found in most drugstores and is very, very affordable."

"When I woke up for work the next morning and I looked in the mirror, I wondered what was all over my face. My initial reaction was that it was loads of spots. It kind of looked like I had 100 whiteheads on my face. I touched my chin and that's when something popped and I realized that they were blisters. All this clear and yellow liquid came out. It was horrible. It felt like a throbbing pain on my face. It was burning and sore to touch, my forehead was where it hurt the most, as that was the deepest burn. The packaging only warned about stopping use in case of persistent irritation and that the product could increase the skin's sensitivity to the sun."

"The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is a serum that you can use more often and more frequently. I would recommend the Salicylic Acid 2% in Hydrous Solution over the original one because this one is water and oil-free but it's in a squealing base which allows this serum to be more gentle, more moisturizing, and it just feels more comfortable on the skin. Although I have combination skin I can break out from time to time, sometimes when I use salicylic acid this ingredient can be a little bit sensitizing on my skin and I do experience dryness and a little bit of redness. When I use the in Hydrous solution I never ever experience that. If you are more that sensitive skin type but you have acne, I would say go with the in Hydrous solution. It is a little bit thicker but it's still very very thin and lightweight."