Comparison between The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution vs. Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment

The Ordinary

Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

Clean & Clear

Advantage Acne Spot Treatment

- 14 components -

- 29 components -

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Ingredients in both products 3

Water, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate-20

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 all.

Uniqueness: 78.6%

Components only in Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment 26

SD Alcohol 40-B, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Polyacrylamide, Glycerin, C13-14 Isoparaffin and 21 more. Show all.

Uniqueness: 89.7%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Salicylic Acid

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water

Water

Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine

SD Alcohol 40-B

Salicylic Acid

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Polyacrylamide

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Glycerin

Citric Acid

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Polysorbate-20

Cyclopentasiloxane

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: , Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Soothing, Nutrifying, Antiseptic, Hair structure improvement

Effects unique for Salicylic Acid 2% Solution:

Antioxidant, Lightening, Lifting, Antifungal, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Advantage Acne Spot Treatment:

Softening, Antistatic, Protection, Hair gloss, Hair protection

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

4 out of 14

29%

chemical

9 out of 14

64%

natural

6 out of 29

21%

chemical

20 out of 29

69%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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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

Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 1

Glycerin^#6Propylene Glycol^#20Butylene Glycol^#24Alcohol Denatured^#10

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water^#4

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Salicylic Acid^#1

Detailed view

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution vs. Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment

Position 1

#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.

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#1Salicylic 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.