The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution, Gentle Exfoliating Serum for Blemish-Prone Skin and Uneven Texture

I accidentally ordered this instead of the water-based SA solution, and when it arrived, I groaned because I have not particularly cared for the feeling of squalane. However, I also have been dissatisfied with the texture and drying potential of the water-based serum, so I decided to give this one a chance. I am glad I did. First things first, I concur with those who say that this leaves an oily cast behind on the skin. My skin is mildly oily (moderately so on my forehead), and it definitely does not all "soak in" and leave me dry. However, as long as I don't overdo it, I don't have a problem using a water-based moisturizer on top of it. I am a serum minimalist, though; I only use one active serum each AM or PM routine (with the exception of spot treatments as needed), so I can't say how it would do if you layer actives. However, I have not found the squalane base to be comedogenic. In fact, this product wiped out a whitehead in under 24 hours, as if it had never been there. And the really good thing about this, which the water-based SA didn't do so well for me, is that it's VERY, VERY soothing. I mean this stuff suppresses the "salicylic acid tingle" down to maybe 10 seconds of very light sensation, and then it's bliss. And my skin is not flaking or dry the next day, as it has been with water-based salicylic acid exfoliants. I've also noticed that my skin is markedly less itchy since I began using this. I think I'm going to exfoliate twice a week instead of just once, as I was doing before. My skin is the opposite of sensitive, by which I mean it can take a 15% L-Ascorbic Acid solution every morning, and The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion every night that I don't use this SA solution (that's 5-6 nights a week for the retinal), without any irritation or sensitivity resulting from those actives. The only problem with my routine was exfoliation, and this may have solved that problem. It does have a mild smell, but I don't mind it, because I don't smell it unless I rub my hands all over my face and sniff them. I personally find products with added fragrances much harder to put up with, because those are designed to linger and they sit right around my nose. I don't smell this merely from the fact that it is on my face. So basically, if you have mildly oily skin that can dry out and itch after exfoliation if you use very strong actives at other times of the day or week, this is probably a better option for you than the water-based salicylic acid. If you're oilier, more acne-prone, layer a lot of serums, or don't go for the "hard stuff," then the water-based one might be better. But I'm sticking with this. It was a fortuitous mistake for me!

The last couple of years, I have been battling hormonal cystic acne and rosacea. I am 49 and I feel like I have tried everything. My skin just kept getting worse. I made some lifestyle changes and still had the cystic acne. It hurt incredibly bad. I decided to try some of the Ordinary products. This little bottle transformed my skin and my life. It has only been a couple of months, and the texture of my skin is different. The rosacea is gone. I get compliments daily about my skin. Game changer!

Helps with pimples and general face dermatitis issues. I get red dry skin under my eyes and this has it cleared up completely and my skin feels and looks great. I use it every other day, and use the ordinary copper peptide face serum on the off days. Absolutely amazing results using both products. My skin is happier, shinier, and i swear its even reduced fine lines from aging just after a few weeks.

Very mild and non drying. The bottle lasts a long time. I will definitely make sure I always have a bottle.

I like it

The product is superb. However, there is a need for Ordinary to improve the packaging. I've had to deal with every one of their products giving way along the line and not sealing up properly after several uses. This increases the risk of spilling if care is not taken.

I am being faithful about using this product twice a day! I am beginning to see some shrinkage of size of facial pores!!

He probado muchísimos productos de The Ordinary, y debo decir que esta Solución de ácido salicílico al 2% se ha convertido en uno de mis favoritos, especialmente para controlar brotes y mejorar la textura desigual de mi piel. Aquí te cuento mi experiencia completa: Tipo de piel y contexto Tengo piel mixta, algo sensible, y tiendo a tener brotes hormonales, sobre todo en la barbilla y zona de la mandíbula. Además, mi piel suele tener poros visibles y textura rugosa en algunas áreas. Por eso siempre estoy buscando productos que ayuden a mantener mi piel limpia y con menos imperfecciones, pero sin resecarla ni irritarla. Textura y sensación A diferencia de otros sueros con ácido salicílico, esta fórmula es anhidra, es decir, sin agua. Tiene una textura aceitosa pero ligera, algo que me sorprendió al principio. No es un aceite denso ni pegajoso, pero sí se siente algo oleoso sobre la piel. Tarda un poco en absorberse completamente, así que suelo usarlo en la rutina nocturna para evitar que interfiera con el maquillaje o el protector solar durante el día. Efectividad ¡Funciona increíblemente bien! Desde las primeras semanas, noté menos brotes y granitos inflamados, y una notable mejora en la textura de mi piel. Mis poros lucen más limpios y menos obstruidos, especialmente en la zona de la nariz y barbilla. Además, ayuda mucho a reducir esos pequeños bultitos debajo de la piel que a veces no son granos activos pero que hacen que la piel se sienta áspera. Es un exfoliante químico suave pero eficaz. No me ha causado irritación ni enrojecimiento, aunque siempre recomiendo empezar poco a poco si nunca has usado ácido salicílico. Yo lo uso unas 2-3 veces por semana, dependiendo de cómo sienta mi piel. Resultados en manchas También he notado que ayuda un poco a atenuar las manchas post-inflamatorias (esas marquitas rojas que quedan después de un brote), aunque para manchas más oscuras o profundas probablemente necesites combinarlo con otros activos como niacinamida o vitamina C. Aun así, se nota una mejora general en el tono y la uniformidad de la piel. Sensibilidad y tolerancia Algo que me encanta es que, a pesar de tener una fórmula en aceite, no me ha causado brotes adicionales ni me ha obstruido los poros. No reseca la piel ni la deja tirante, algo que me ha pasado con otros exfoliantes. Sin embargo, quienes tienen piel muy grasa podrían sentirlo demasiado pesado, así que recomiendo usarlo con moderación o solo en áreas específicas. Envase y precio Viene en el clásico frasquito de vidrio ámbar de The Ordinary, con cuentagotas, lo cual facilita muchísimo la aplicación y el control de la cantidad que usas. Por el precio, es una verdadera joya, especialmente si lo comparas con otras marcas que venden productos similares mucho más caros. Conclusión Si buscas un producto que te ayude con granitos, textura irregular o poros obstruidos, te recomiendo muchísimo esta Solución Anhidra de Ácido Salicílico al 2% de The Ordinary. Es eficaz, no irrita y dura bastante porque necesitas muy poca cantidad en cada uso. ✅ Pros: Excelente para piel propensa a brotes y textura desigual Fórmula suave que no irrita ni reseca Ayuda a mantener poros limpios y menos visibles Relación calidad-precio inmejorable Envase práctico con cuentagotas ❌ Contras (menores): Textura algo aceitosa, puede resultar pesada para pieles muy grasas No se absorbe instantáneamente, mejor usarlo por la noche No es una solución milagrosa para manchas muy profundas, aunque sí ayuda a mejorar la apariencia general ¡Definitivamente lo seguiré usando y lo recomiendo al 100%!

Lo compre para ayudar a eliminar unos comedones blancos y supuestamente eran 6 semanas aproximadamente para quitarlos. Bueno pues en solo 1 semana y aplicando solo 3 gotas para toda la cara y cada 2 dias (Junto con el limpiador de cerave) ya prácticamente ha desaparecido por completo. Me calculo que la semana que viene habra desaparecido de forma total. Y bueno con respeto a la duración pues me calculo que tendre para mas de un año con esto

Fantastic

My skin has been breaking out, and this seems to have really been helping! I use this with other Ordinary products recommended by them and I see a noticeable difference.

Excellent produit et agit très rapidement. Utilisé pour lisser des grains de millium sur le front, des résultats visibles en une semaine. Très bon produit

la mia pelle è migliorata parecchio da quando uso questo siero. fa una leggera esfoliazione , pur non seccando la pelle , perché a base oleosa. lo uso dopo la detersione e lo lascio agire tutta la notte .adatto alla mia pelle , ho 45anni.