Stridex Maximum 2% Salicylic Acid Versus Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner
Updated on April 04, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils
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Ingredient Info
Stridex Maximum 2% Salicylic Acid 12 ingredients
Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner 12 ingredients
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Stridex Maximum 2% Salicylic Acid 12 ingredients
Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner 12 ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Stridex Maximum 2% Salicylic Acid 12 ingredients
Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner 12 ingredients
Reviews
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Stridex Maximum 2% Salicylic Acid 12 ingredients
This is something that is consistently in my routine. I've been using this for over 10 years. I can't believe this still actually works. This is FA safe and helps with flare ups, especially when used in combination with a sulfur mask.
I like using this in the AM on non retinoid days as a short contact treatment. I find that if I leave it on all day my face becomes super dry. I leave it on for Show more
This was the Ride or Die, the absolute GOAT of affordable 2% BHAs before its reformulation at the end of 2019. The reformulation made the product far more sudsy and less effective. Previously it applied like water and left no trace behind, sinking in deeply and de-clogging congested skin like a champ. Now it bubbles a little while applying, and dries to form a visible film over the surface of the Show more
Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner 12 ingredients
A very basic but reliable toner!
One bottle is very inexpensive and has LOTS of products, which will last you more than 6 months. Some stores also offer a spray bottle version, which I highly recommend to make layering easier and less messy.
I personally have been using this to layer hydration in my skin without resorting to thicker creams and serums; I can control the amount of moisture and Show more
bought this when i went to japan, i think it just hydrates your skin so I don't think it's necessary to buy it but it works really well for my skin and for calming my acnes👌🏻 would buy this again!
