The Ordinary The Acne Set with Salicylic Acid

What it is: A set that offers a full regimen for acne-prone skin, proven to help diminish the look of blemishes.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Redness, and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
– Decyl-Glucoside and Coco-Glucoside: Remove dirt and visible impurities.
– Salicylic Acid 2%: Exfoliates, smooths, and visibly decongests pores.
– Beta Glucan: A polysaccharide derived from reishi mushroom that supports the skin barrier.

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, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: The Glucoside Foaming Cleanser is a gel-like foaming cleanser that effectively removes visible dirt and environmental impurities. The Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is a water-based serum offering surface-level exfoliation, encouraging natural shedding of dead skin. It’s also lipophilic (oil-soluble), meaning it can penetrate pores to reduce the appearance of acne. The Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan is a lightweight, clear-gel moisturizer that delivers all-day hydration and protects skin from water loss.

This Set Contains:
– 1.7 oz/ 50 mL Glucoside Foaming Cleanser
– 1 oz/ 30 mL Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
– 1 oz/ 30 mL Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan

Suggested Usage:
Glucoside Foaming Cleanser:
-Dispense product into hands.
-Massage well onto wet face and rinse with warm water.

Salicylic Acid 2% Solution:
-When using this product, skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time.
-If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time.
-For external use only.
-Keep out of reach of children.
-Clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product.
-Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily.
-Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor.
-If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.
-If eye contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water.
-Patch testing prior to use is advised:
-Apply the product as directed to a small area once a day for three days to test if you are sensitive to this product.
-If you develop irritation, hives, swelling of the eyes and mouth, blistering or difficulty breathing, rinse off, cease use, and consult a doctor right away.

Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan:
-Apply a small amount to the face in the morning and evening.