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The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

When (and how) to use Salicylic Acid 2% Solution by The Ordinary

Last updated on November 09, 2023.

Overview

Welcome to our guide on when (and how) to use The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution.

When to use

We recommend using this product in the morning or evening.

How often

84% of routines created by our community use this product every day.

In your routine

This product is most commonly used as step 4 in a routine. Use our Routine Creator to see where you should use this product in your routine.

Fun Fact

245 routines created by our community use this product.

Use in the AM and PM. Apply a small dot directly on spots for visible improvement or apply a small amount over the face to maintain visible clarity with continued use

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Pair it with

Here are some of the products that our community often uses together with Salicylic Acid 2% Solution.

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Used together in 47% routines
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum Used together in 23% routines
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser US & Canada
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser Used together in 18% routines
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Routine inspiration

Here are some routines that have been shared by our community that use Salicylic Acid 2% Solution.

used in the evening
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50 US Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion
Daily Routine 101
By sanjanasrivastava_934
Combination Skin
Redness
Pores
Texture
Acne
used in the evening
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser US & Canada CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal To Dry Skin USA The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane The INKEY List Kaolin Clay Mask The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ Australia
My first routine
By kingenfransthlm
Combination Skin
Pores
Oiliness
Texture
used in the evening
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution CeraVe Moisturizing Cream US Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème US The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum
Day 1
By KateHakes
Combination Skin
used in the evening
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Clinique Moisture Surgeâ„¢ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo Nettoyant The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ Australia
Healing my skin barrier
By bichphuc_41
Combination Skin
Sensitivity
Dryness
Pores
Dullness
used in the evening
COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution I'm from Rice Toner
Daily Routine
By RucyRu
Oily Skin
Fungal Acne
Dark Spots
Pores
Oiliness
used in the morning
Fenty Beauty Hydra Vizor Invisible Face Moisturizer SPF 30 with Niacinamide The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser US P20 SPF 30 Sunscreen
Main <33
By Amrixah
Combination Skin
Sensitivity
Dryness
Dark Spots
Fungal Acne

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