Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
Sensitive Retinol Oil

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution Versus BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil

This acne exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and refine the look of pores.

This anti-aging oil is formulated around Squalane and Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture.

Exfoliator
Oil
2.75 · 52 ratings
4.00 · 2 ratings
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What's inside

Key Ingredients

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Salicylic Acid 2%

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Skin Texture IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Perioral Dermatitis IconMay worsen Psoriasis IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Emulsifying
Coconut Derived Icon

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Emulsion Stabilising

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 May worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Saccharide Isomerate

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Water

Skin Conditioning

Salicylic Acid 2%, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Water

Glycine Soja Oil

Emollient
3 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconMay worsen Keratosis Pilaris IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Emollient
0 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

Emollient
Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Keratosis Pilaris IconMay worsen Oily Skin Icon

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Solvent

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Emollient

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps with Anti-Aging IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Skin Conditioning
Retinoid IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Skin Texture Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Coconut Derived IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Bisabolol

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning
Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract

Antimicrobial
Helps reduce Skin Redness Icon

Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Squalane, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bisabolol, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract

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Great Value 100% No Scent 100% Works Well 100%
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