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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution versus acne.org Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide – 2.5%) .

Last updated on November 09, 2023. Published on December 30, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

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Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
BHA

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Benzoyl Peroxide

Benefits

Acne Fighting

Concerns

Drying
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution contains this as ingredient number 1.

acne.org Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide – 2.5%) contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution contains this as ingredient number 11.

acne.org Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide – 2.5%) contains this as ingredient number 5.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

29% are loved or liked
29% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
25% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 14 ingredients

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acne.org Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide – 2.5%) 8 ingredients

4.0 /5
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Mar 13, 2024

Solid benzoyl peroxide product with good ingredients and at a great price. I had some issues with irritation with this, but I'm fairly certain it's because I'm sensitive to benzoyl peroxide so I don't blame this product.

Solid benzoyl peroxide product with good ingredients and at a great price. I had some issues with irritation with this, but I'm fairly certain it's because I'm sensitive to benzoyl peroxide so I don't blame this product.

Great Value
No Scent
Works Well

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