Comparison between SLMD Skincare Salicylic Acid Cleanser vs. The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

SLMD Skincare

Salicylic Acid Cleanser

The Ordinary

Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

- 25 components -

- 14 components -

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Ingredients in both products 3

Salicylic Acid, Water, Caprylyl Glycol

Components only in SLMD Skincare Salicylic Acid Cleanser 22

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Rosa Canina (Dog Rose) Fruit Extract and 17 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 88.0%

Components only in The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid and 6 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 78.6%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Salicylic Acid

Water

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Glycerin

Salicylic Acid

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Sodium Lauroamphoacetate

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Rosa Canina (Dog Rose) Fruit Extract

Citric Acid

Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-13

Polysorbate-20

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Soothing, Lightening, Lifting, Nutrifying, Antifungal, Antiseptic, Hair structure improvement, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Salicylic Acid Cleanser:

UV Protection, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Anti-aging, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Rejuvenation, Deodorant, Anticellulite, Antiviral, Tones up skin, Regeneration, Protection, Anti dandruff, Hair strengthening, Hair gloss, Hair follicle nutrition

Effects unique for Salicylic Acid 2% Solution:

No unique effects found

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

14 out of 25

56%

chemical

8 out of 25

32%

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: 3Negative: 0

Glycerin^#4Beta-Glucan^#10Allantoin^#18

Oily skin

Positive: 4Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract^#17Allantoin^#18Menthol^#20

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 3

Allantoin^#18Salicylic Acid^#1Eucalyptus Globulus^#19Menthol^#20

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

SLMD Skincare Salicylic Acid Cleanser vs. The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

Position 1

#1Salicylic Acid (0.5%)

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.

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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.