The Creme Shop What Acne? Versus The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution
Updated on July 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
The Creme Shop What Acne? 17 ingredients
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution 9 ingredients
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The Creme Shop What Acne? 17 ingredients
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution 9 ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Honey Extract
Humectant
Trideceth-10
CleansingCymbopogon Citratus Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Aspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Water, Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Allantoin, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Honey Extract, Trideceth-10, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid
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The Creme Shop What Acne? 17 ingredients
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution 9 ingredients
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The Creme Shop What Acne? 17 ingredients
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution 9 ingredients
I made this work eventually.
I was intrigued when I first saw this product as most salicylic acid treatments that I’ve seen are in water based formulas. I however have dry AND acne prone skin so finding acne fighting + moisturizing products can be a little challenging. This did technically work for me as I did notice an improvement with pore appearance and blackheads, but it was also too easy for Show more
Started using this product around 3-4 months ago. I have noticed a complete transformation in my acne. I had been using products with “fatty alcohols” (Cerave), and unfortunately broke out.. bad. I had a ton of deep painful spots, majority on my chin and forehead. This product completely cleared/healed those spots within one month of use. Since then I have noticed, if I do get a spot, it appears Show more
