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The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution Versus LANBENA Nose Plants Pore Strips

Exfoliator
Facial Treatment
Canadian Brand Canada
Chinese Brand China

Updated on March 04, 2025

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside

What's inside

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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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When to use

2,167 Routines
29% use in am
71% use in pm
79% use every day
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15 Routines
20% use in am
80% use in pm
53% use every day

Reviews

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Sticky 35% Irritating 29% Broke Me Out 29%
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Doesn't Work 67% Drying 33% Expensive 33%