The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution Versus L300 Enzyme Peel with Prebiotic
Updated on March 04, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11 ingredients
L300 Enzyme Peel with Prebiotic 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11 ingredients
L300 Enzyme Peel with Prebiotic 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Inulin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Inulin, Panthenol, Bacillus Ferment, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Xanthan Gum, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11 ingredients
L300 Enzyme Peel with Prebiotic 20 ingredients
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