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The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution Versus The Ordinary 100% Organic Virgin Chia Seed Oil

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Oil
Canadian Brand Canada
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on July 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Free From

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

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When to use

436 Routines
34% use in am
66% use in pm
80% use every day
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10 Routines
20% use in am
80% use in pm
100% use every day

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)
Clover's avatar

Clover

10 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

The Ordinary 100% Organic Virgin Chia Seed Oil 1 ingredient

2.0 /5
from 1 rating
Heavy (1) Oily (1)
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chlolands

1 year ago
Review

Great for the hair, very heavy on the skin.

#heavy
#oily