The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution Pore Clearing Serum

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What it is: A nonirritating squalane-based serum formulated with salicylic acid to effectively decongest the skin and exfoliate its surface.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores and Acne and Blemishes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Decongests and exfoliates.
- 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol: Soothes.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This formula visibly reduces pore size and uneven texture for an improvement in the appearance of skin tone and clarity over time. It uses squalane—a non-comedogenic, lightweight emollient with an oil-like texture—as a carrier to curb the potential discomfort associated with direct acids.