The Ordinary · Exfoliants

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

An exfoliant featuring Salicylic acid (BHA). Here's what's in it and how Vaiya reads it.

Key ingredients

Full ingredients (INCI)

Aqua (Water), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

Allergens to know

Based on the ingredient list, this product may contain:

Salicylic acid (BHA)Coconut

How Vaiya reads this product

We carry this product's full ingredient list from a verified source and cross-check it, so allergen screening for it is reliable. In the app, tell Vaiya your allergies and medications and it will tell you whether The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution fits you — screening the full list, free.

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