Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil versus The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution .
Published on August 22, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 1 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, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Oil
Oils are an emollient and can act as a supplement to your skincare routine.
Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
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Ingredient Info
Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil 35 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 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
- Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
- Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
- Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil
- Punica Granatum Seed Oil
- Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
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 🎉
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 🎉
At a glance
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Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil 35 ingredients
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil 35 ingredients
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11 ingredients
Silybum Marianum Seed Oil • Nigella Sativa Seed Oil • Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Punica Granatum Seed Oil • Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil • Caprylic Acid • Ethyl Linoleate • Hexylresorcinol • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Salicylic Acid • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil • Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Amino Esters-1 • Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract • Lawsonia Inermis Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Pearl Powder • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
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
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AcidSunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil contains this as ingredient number 13.
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution contains this as ingredient number 1.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil 35 ingredients
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil 35 ingredients
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil 35 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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