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Pure Salicylic Acid Serum

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Pure salicylic acid serums offer a powerful solution for various skin care concerns. Their exfoliating properties help unclog pores, reduce acne, and improve skin texture. You can achieve a clearer and smoother complexion by incorporating a pure salicylic acid serum into your skincare routine.

The OrdinarySalicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution, Gentle Exfoliating Serum for Blemishes

ITEM: 2495687

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL

741 Reviews

$9.69

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Im late 40’s with hormonal acne. I have tried different acids like glycolic (not a fan at all), lactic acid (great), mandelic acid (better than lactic), but this paired with alpha arbutin equals game changer. ...Salicylic acid...If you’re looking for a good salicylic acid serum, I would highly recommend this

What it is: A nonirritating squalane-based serum formulated with salicylic acid to effectively decongest the skin and exfoliate its surface.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores and Acne and Blemishes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Decongests and exfoliates.
- 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol: Soothes.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

$170.00

Been using it for a few weeks and my forehead wrinkles are definitely less deep!! I will 100% continue to use it. The feeling is odd.. you can feel it burn a little bit when you put it on and then you’re good!...Took one star off because of the cost. Waiting for the 100 mL to be restocked.

What it is: A potent vitamin C serum formulated with 12.5 percent vitamin C and hyaluronic acid.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Uneven Texture, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Pure Vitamin C (10%): Helps reduce the look of fine lines and improves the appearance of skin texture.
- Ascorbyl Glucoside: Helps diminish the look of fine lines.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Smooths the look of skin.

What Else You Need to Know: This is a vitamin C serum that visibly boosts radiance; firms the look of skin; and visibly diminishes fine lines, wrinkles, and pores for smoother-looking skin.

$12.90

A great way to add retinol to your skin care routine without having to purchase 100$++ serums or creams. I will give you a secret about how to use it without drying your skin out too much. ...However, after consulting with the company it seems it is 100% from plants! I should have search before buying but glad that it's 100% plants derive.

What it is: A highly stable, water-free solution of one percent pure retinol.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles

Formulation: Oil

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Retinol: Helps retain the skin’s youthful appearance.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.

$88.00

This serum really takes away those fine lines and gives my skin back some of it elasticity. ...I’ve used serums for a long time, sometimes happy with results, sometimes not.

What it is: A potent retinol serum in a daily-strength micro-dose that visibly reduces wrinkles, firms skin, and evens texture and tone with minimal discomfort.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Uneven Texture, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

$14.90

I suffer with hyperpigmentation and dark spots, I’m one my second week of using this product along with Ambi Fade Cream and it has been doing miracles. My face is not 100% clear yet, but I’m seeing drastic improvements...I use The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin with Salicylic Acid serum as a part of my skin care routine to treat acne scars....Magic serum

What it is: A concentrated serum with pure alpha arbutin and hyaluronic acid for more visibly even-toned skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, oxybenzone, coal tar, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Formulated without alcohol, silicone, nuts, or fragrance, this serum visibly reduces spots and hyperpigmentation with alpha arbutin. It also contains hyaluronic acid, which acts as a hydrating delivery system and optimizes skin’s exposure to alpha arbutin.

$66.00

It definitely works too, I noticed a difference the first week. Salicylic acid targets all types of acne, which is key!! ...The formula includes natural salicylic acid, niacinamide, and grape water, so it’s powerful but doesn’t dry my skin out or cause irritation.

 Skin Type: Combination and Oily 


Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes and Oiliness


Formulation: Liquid 


What Else You Need to Know: This cleanly formulated serum for acne-prone skin has 100 percent natural salicylic acid and niacinamide to address blackheads, breakouts, pores, and excess oil.



$50.00

Does not dry out my skin and it seems smoother. Can’t be 100% sure it is solely due to this product, as I have started a few other new ones, but definitely has not irritated my sensitive skin :)...Love this product, helps clear my skin and the cica in it is very soothing. The salicylic acid helps fight acne and the retinol helps increase cell turnover so this is great for the acne prone folks!!

What it is: A gentle daily retinol serum with soothing cica that visibly smooths away dead skin cells and build up from pores to reveal a clearer complexion.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Retinol: Visibly improves rough skin texture, wrinkles, elasticity, and firmness.
- Salicylic Acid: Clears buildup from pores.
- Centella Asiatica: Soothes skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and c

$122.00

100% Love This...This stuff is worth 100 dollars! I love live for this product.

What it is: A high-tech 10% AHA/1% BHA gel that resurfaces dull, congested skin by gently lifting away dead skin cells, dramatically improving the appearance of pores, blemishes, fine lines, and wrinkles.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Dullness


Formulation: Lightweight Serum


Highlighted Ingredients:
- T.L.C. Framboos™ AHA Blend: Resurfaces and exfoliates skin for a smoother-, more even-looking complexion.

- Salicylic Acid (BHA): Loosens sebum to unclog pores while soothing skin.

$216.00

This serum is definitely a splurge but 100% worth it. ...This serum cannot be used over acids , it burns the skin.

What it is: A safe, gentle face serum that contains a total concentration of 5 percent vitamin C to reduce the visible signs of uneven pigmentation and visibly improve skin tone.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Zinc: Activates and transports vitamin C effectively into the skin.
- Aloe Vera and Hyaluronic Acid: Provide intensive moisture and hydration.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This serum contains a unique mixture of vitamin C.

$200.00

AMAZING FOR ACNE SCARS!! 100% recommend...It has definitely improved the texture of my skin & i 100% recommend to anyone struggling with getting rid of those tough acne scars!! ...I liked using this serum for dark spots. It has some great ingredients, like salicylic acid and white birch.

What it is: A brightening face serum that helps reduce the look of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and post-acne marks.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Activated C (a Potent form of Vitamin C): Reduces the look of dark spots and visibly evens skin tone.

- White Birch Extract: Evens skin tone.

- Peony Extract: Helps protect against oxidative damage.

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