I tried 2% ordinary salicylic acid anhydrous solution and my blackheads disappeared

– Article originally published on March 18, 2022

Whether you have dry, combination or oily skin, no one is immune to pimples. the anti-stain care, which is applied locally to emerging lesions as well as already established lesions, helps soothe the epidermis and helps heal blemishes. Result: they disappear in a few days and without a trace. A real magic wand!

At Madmoizelle we know that choosing the right treatment, suitable for your skin problems, your budget and your values ​​can be difficult. To help you choose among the many references available on the market, we have tested several – Very.

Here is our review of The Ordinary 2% Salicylic Acid Anhydrous Serum.

Its strengths:

• Minimum price
• It can be applied all over the face
• Effectiveness on the skin texture and on the appearance of imperfections

Its weaknesses:

• Oily texture that not everyone will like
• Difficult to dose

The composition of the anhydrous solution of ordinary 2% salicylic acid.

Here is the INCI list of The Ordinary anhydrous salicylic acid serum, available on the DECIEM website:

Squalane, caprylic / capric triglyceride, pentylene glycol, salicylic acid, oleic / linoleic / linolenic polyglycerides, 4-t-butylcyclohexanol, hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone, phenoxyethanol, chlorfenesin

In this formula, in addition to salicylic acid, we find phenoxyethanol and chlorphenesin. It is up to you to form an opinion based on your personal ingredients list and the needs of your skin.

Anhydrous solution with 2% salicylic acid by The Ordinary, the test!

Designed for delicate skin, this serum is the delicate little brother to The Ordinary’s popular 2% salicylic acid solution, which has just returned after two years of exhaustion. In order to limit the irritation related to the use of BHA, the water was replaced with squalanewhich allows the asset to be released more slowly and, consequently, to reduce its negative effects.

In terms of packaging, the anhydrous 2% salicylic acid solution is contained in an amber glass dropper bottle. As always with The Ordinary, the protagonist of the product is the formula, while the packaging remains minimalist, as always. Well, after all, this bottle isn’t too bad either, and its little “chemistry lab” side will surely satisfy white coat and petri dish nostalgics!

To remove the product, simply press the pipette cap lightly. Attention tout de même au moment de relâcher la pression: ce sérum a une texture huileuse très fine qui glisse easyment sur la peau, et il n’en faut pas plus de trois gouttes pour couvrir entièrement le visage – et encore moins pour une zone plus small.

If we put on too much, the skin risk of maintaining a greasy appearance, which isn’t dramatic if you use this serum in the evening, before bed, but which can be more annoying in broad daylight, with or without makeup, especially if you already have combination or oily skin. But don’t panic: you’re wrong once, not twice.

After a good month of use, the result is clear: The Ordinary Anhydrous Solution with 2% Salicylic Acid it works well, very well ! In addition to attacking pimples, it removes microcysts and blackheads thanks to the exfoliating action of salicylic acid, all without irritating the skin.

As the weeks go by, the pustules are rarer, the complexion is clearer, the pores less visible and the sebaceous filaments can be forgotten – suddenly we feel less need to press them between two pieces of toilet paper, which is not worse.

More than an SOS product, it is a care to be used daily to prevent the appearance of imperfections and to smooth the skin, and at this price, it would be a shame to deprive yourself of it! Afterward, plump skin may not appreciate its oily texture, but it’s worth a try, even just in the evening.

Last important point: the brand recommends applying every day sunscreen for the entire duration of use of this product, its main active ingredient is capable of exacerbating the sensitivity of the skin to UV rays. All right ?

Final score of the Anhydrous Solution of Ordinary Salicylic Acid at 2%: 16/20

• Consistency: 3/5
• Formula: 4/5
• Packaging: 3/5
• Efficiency: 5/5
• Value for money: 5/5

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