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The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution Versus Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask

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Wash Off Mask
Canadian Brand Canada
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on July 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask

When to use

433 Routines
34% use in am
66% use in pm
80% use every day
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32 Routines
19% use in am
81% use in pm
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Reviews

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The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution 9 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 5 ratings
Works Well (3) No Scent (2) Great Value (2)
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Clover

9 months ago
Review

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

#great value
#irritating
#oily
#no scent
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jesssimon

1 year ago
Review

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

#great value
#no scent
#works well

Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask 33 ingredients

3.6 /5
from 5 ratings
Works Well (2) Doesn't Work (2) Drying (2)
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v22

8 months ago
Review

Product is alright. Doesn't do much. If you live in a humid country, you'll need to store it in the fridge if not it'll start to smell bad.

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Lee Lee

8 months ago
Review

This product does literally nothing for my pores etc, doesnt absorb the clogged pores , very irritating

#drying
#broke me out
#irritating
#heavy