Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide versus The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution .
Published on July 09, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Serum
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Facial Treatment
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Ingredient Info
Cos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide 12 ingredients
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Cos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide 12 ingredients
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Cos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide 12 ingredients
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11 ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Salicylic Acid 4% • 1,2-Hexanediol • Propanediol • Niacinamide • Rosa Damascena Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf • Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract • Artemisia Vulgaris Extract • Hydroxyethylcellulose
Salicylic Acid 2% • Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Chlorphenesin • Citric Acid • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Phenoxyethanol • Polysorbate 20 • Saccharide Isomerate • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Hydroxide • Water
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine comes from the fatty acids of coconut oil. It is an emulsifier, meaning it helps stabilize and mix ingredients.
This ingredient can be irritating in higher amounts and is related to Cocamidopropyl Betaine.
Cos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 2.
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution contains this as ingredient number 2.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidCos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 3.
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution contains this as ingredient number 1.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseCos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 12.
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution contains this as ingredient number 5.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Cos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide 12 ingredients
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11 ingredients
Usage
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Cos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide 12 ingredients
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11 ingredients
Reviews
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Cos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide 12 ingredients
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11 ingredients
JohnnyLeeZongHeng_352
It is like gel consistency but it gets foamy when you try to spread across your face. Despite that, it works on my skin because acnes are getting...
It is like gel consistency but it gets foamy when you try to spread across your face. Despite that, it works on my skin because acnes are getting smaller and my closed comadomes are slowly disappearing.
When it gets foamy after spreading across my face, i simply let it dry for like 30 seconds then put on other skincare.
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