The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution Versus Vibrant Glamour Pore Minimizer Serum
Updated on March 04, 2025
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11 ingredients
Vibrant Glamour Pore Minimizer Serum 16 ingredients
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The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11 ingredients
Vibrant Glamour Pore Minimizer Serum 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxylauric Acid
Skin Conditioning1,4-Butanediol
SolventHypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialBoerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Skin Protecting
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Calcium Disodium EDTA
Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glycerin, Hydroxylauric Acid, 1,4-Butanediol, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Salicylic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide 1, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Methylparaben, Sodium Hyaluronate, Calcium Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidWater. 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
Vibrant Glamour Pore Minimizer Serum 16 ingredients
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The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11 ingredients
The BHA didnt remove my acne, the clogged pores, and the sebaceous filaments. I've been using it for 4 months, and my acne condition is still the same.
Vibrant Glamour Pore Minimizer Serum 16 ingredients
This is good to reduce acne and oil in my face since it has a Salysilic acid ingredient as I remember. I have a large pores so I was hoping to minimize them through this but I did not notice any difference in my pores except it has that slight glow which I yhink because of my previous moisturizer
