Peace Out Blemish Balm Versus The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution
Updated on July 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Peace Out Blemish Balm 45 ingredients
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution 9 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Peace Out Blemish Balm 45 ingredients
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution 9 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Stearate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cellulose Acetate
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Alanine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Proline
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentPCA
Humectant
Polydextrose
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Amylopectin
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingWater, Glycerin, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Myristic Acid, Propanediol, Palmitic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cellulose Acetate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Behenate, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Alanine, Arginine, Ceramide Ng, Threonine, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Glycine, Proline, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Betaine, Dextrin, PCA, Polydextrose, Sodium Lactate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium PCA, Amylopectin, Benzyl Alcohol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Lauric Acid, Coconut Acid, Sodium Isethionate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideSalicylic 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.
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Peace Out Blemish Balm 45 ingredients
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution 9 ingredients
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