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The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution, Main, color,
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution, Alternate, color,
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution, Alternate, color,

Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution

The Ordinary

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Details & care

What it is: A gentler solution for blemish-prone skin and uneven texture.

Who it's for: All skin types.

What it does: This gentle formula is designed to exfoliate the skin, decongest pores, smooth textural irregularities, and reduce redness and uneven skin tone. Among the brand's other salicylic acid offerings, what sets this formula apart is its squalane-based emollient base and supporting hydrating polyglycerides. These ingredients release the salicylic acid over time and result in a more balanced distribution that helps reduce the irritation potential that can be associated with acid use making it ideal for new users.

How to use: Apply in the morning and evening. Apply a small dot to the target area or apply a small amount over the face for general use.

Pro tips: This product contains a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards

  • 1.0 oz.
  • Paraben-free; phthalate-free; sulfate-free; fragrance-free; silicone-free
  • Made in Canada
  • Item #7540999

Ingredients

Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, 4-t-Butylcyclohexanol, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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Samantha
Reposted from deciem.com
Jan 6, 2026
Will purchase again!
Been using a few weeks amongst other Ordinary products and I've seen a huge difference. I was worried it would burn or cause a lot of irritation, but it doesn't at all. A little goes a long way. The only con is that its very thin and drips from the pipette. It would be easier to apply it it was a tiny bit thicker, particularly if you are trying to only put it in certain spots.
Jason
Reposted from deciem.com
Nov 9, 2025
Favourite TO Product!
This is the best salicylic acid in the market! It does feel oily, but that is due to the squalene in the formulation. It helps protect the skin especially if you have acne-prone skin.
Tia
Reposted from deciem.com
Aug 10, 2025
SALICYLIC ACID
I love the ordinary and there products and I bought this for the first time and I honestly hate it. It’s so thick and greasy and feels really oily on my skin. I feel like it doesn’t do what it’s suppose to compared to different consistency’s. I feel like if they updated the formula it would be better.
deciem.com response
Hi Tia, thank you for your feedback and bringing this to our attention. We're sorry your experience with our Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution is not what you were expecting. While we try to make our formulas suitable for everyone, we understand this isn't always the case but we're always open to feedback to help us improve. If you'd like to discontinue use, please visit deciem.com/returns.html to explore our 365-day return policy.
cat
Reposted from deciem.com
Apr 9, 2025
Not bad if you don't mind oily
It is oily and not cosmetically elegant. I don't enjoy it, but if you don't mind squalene in general, it shouldn't be a problem for you. I would try the newer BHA/salicylic acid serum the Ordinary has. Deciem, can I ask, is the pH of this product between 3-4?
Jay
Reposted from deciem.com
Jan 28, 2025
Useless and Unnecessary.
I know I am not the target audience for this as it’s meant for “beginners,” and I’ve used salicylic acid for years, but this is by far one of the worst-performing anti-acne products I’ve used. The performance is also ironic: it’s meant to target redness, but it causes redness (which I fully understand from a salicylic product, but why advertise it as such?); it’s meant to slowly target acne and blemishes, but it does absolutely nothing. On top of that, it’s suggested to be used as a spot treatment, but due to the formula it’s incredibly runny and not feasible to apply as just a spot treatment. I’ve been using this simply because I paid for it and I hate waste, but this product is pointless, and I’ve been using it for over a year now. Do not bother with this. It’s useless.
deciem.com response
Hi Jay! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution - we appreciate this feedback! We're so sorry to hear you didn't enjoy this formula but we would love a chance to chat through your skin type and concerns in more detail to suggest an alternative. Please feel free to reach out to our Product Experts via our Contact Page: www.theordinary.com/contact :-)
Ala1234
Reposted from deciem.com
Jan 18, 2025
Disappointed
It’s been almost 2 months using the new formula, I felt all my acne is back again, I’m so sad and disappointed. Because it took me almost 1 year to clear out my face from acne now is everything back..
deciem.com response
Hi there! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with Salicylic Acid 2% Solution. We’re very sorry to hear about the purging - we’d like to note that with any active ingredient that affects skin behaviour, there can be an initial purging period during which breakouts are normal. Trying test patches of each new product first will allow you to identify whether you are sensitive or intolerant to a particular formulation. Please feel free to be in touch with us if you would like further support with your regimen: theordinary.com/contact
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