Comparison between Be Minimalist Salicylic Acid 2% vs. The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

Be Minimalist

Salicylic Acid 2%

The Ordinary

Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

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13 Ingredients 14

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Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Water

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water

Propanediol

Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Salicylic Acid

Ethoxydiglycol

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Phenoxyethanol

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Pullulan

Citric Acid

Ethylhexylglycerin

Polysorbate-20

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Uniqueness8 out of 13

61.5%

Uniqueness9 out of 14

64.3%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

3 out of 13

23%

chemical

9 out of 13

69%

natural

4 out of 14

29%

chemical

9 out of 14

64%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#4

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Salicylic Acid^#4

Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

1,2-Hexanediol^#13

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#4

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Salicylic Acid^#4Citric Acid^#7

Detailed view

Be Minimalist Salicylic Acid 2% vs. The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

Position 1

#1Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent

UV Protection

Moisturizing

Soothing

Healing

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice is a natural juice received from Aloe leaves. It has been used in cosmetics for hundreds of ages. Scientists have discovered that it contains more than 200 nutrients: minerals, amino acids, vitamins, and so on. It’s a good component for calming irritated skin. It also helps to heal wounds, helps the skin regenerate faster, improves collagen syncretization, tones up, and moisturizes the skin. It also provides a slight UV-filtering effect.

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#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Dimethyl Isosorbide

Origin: chemical

Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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#2Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water

Origin: No information

Role: No information

Position 3

#3Propanediol

Origin: chemical

Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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#3Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Origin: natural

Role: Antistatic agent, Emulsifying agent, Hair conditioning, Surfactant

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Position 4

Both products have the same component on this position.

#4Salicylic Acid

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative

Cleansing

Acne fighting

Soothing

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for oily skin

Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.

Position 5

#5Ethoxydiglycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Hair structure improvement

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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#5Dimethyl Isosorbide

Origin: chemical

Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]