The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque

Name: The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
Brand: The Ordinary

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The Ordinary

Salicylic Acid 2% Masque

Wash-off Mask · Budget: £11.10

4.6 (2,850 reviews)· across Boots, LookFantastic, Cult Beauty, DECIEM

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Ingredients: AI-inferred — not yet verified

An excellent, fragrance-free clarifying wash-off treatment; note that this ingredient list was inferred from standard published formulations.

Hazard categories

89Est.

Pending verification~89 · Safe / Clean (estimated)

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Highly recommended as a targeted weekly treatment for oily and blemish-prone skin types.

Be cautious if

May cause mild stinging or redness if used alongside other strong active acids.

Against your clean standard

Yes, meets high clean standards with clear labelling and no harsh additives.

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Does The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?

A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.

Free from parabens
Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.
Free from sulfates (sls / sles)
Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.
Free from silicones
Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.
Free from fragrance / parfum
Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.
Free from essential oils
Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.
Contains drying alcohol
Found: phenoxyethanol. Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.
Free from formaldehyde releasers
Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.
Free from chemical uv filters of concern
Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.

Is The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque non-comedogenic?

No ingredients in this formulation appear on Selenssa's common pore-clogger list, so it is unlikely to be the cause of congestion for most people. Comedogenicity is still individual — texture, occlusion and how much you use all play a part.

Is The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque safe for sensitive skin?

Generally a reasonable choice for sensitive skin.

No fragrance or parfum in the list
Contains a drying alcohol
No ingredients flagged for irritation risk

Can you use The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque while pregnant?

This product contains salicylic acid, which is usually on the list of ingredients people are advised to pause during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Selenssa is not medical advice — check with your midwife, GP or dermatologist before using it.