⚡️The ordinary salicylic acid 2% solution | review, how to use & how to layer

The Ordinary 2% Salicylic Acid solution is back! Was it worth the wait?
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I bought all of the products you see in this video.

⭐️ The Ordinary 2% Salicylic Acid solution - $5.90:
⭐️ Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - $32.00:

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🎥 Video breakdown
0:00 Intro
0:25 salicylic acid & formula breakdown
2:08 texture, application, smell
4:02 how to apply
4:48 how to mix/how to layer
5:28 is it right for you?
6:03 my final thoughts
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[iloveyou-tosy]

i would love to say that i have had acne for about 2 years now, and i tried everything. glycolic acid, lactic acid, niacinamide, bha aha masks, benzol peroxide, i mean the list goes on and on. i just tried this serum and after a few days i woke up this morning after using and my skin was nearly perfect, i still have a bit of texture but oh my god, im starstruck.

[kasia]

They finally brought it back 😭 they took it down around the time I've learned salicylic acid is what my skin needs and there weren't really any other cheaper alternatives. I bought Paula's choice one, from the CLEAR like and well for me it wasn't such a game changer as I thought it would be. Cleanser with bha did much better job for me - I was so reluctant to try it, I regret I got it not so long ago 😭 buuut when I finish Paula's choice one I am definitely going to try this one from TO! I think it's going to be great🙏 thank you for the video!❤️

[callumsims]

Hi Cathy. Thanks to your video's I started using Paula's Choice BHA but the gel version and OMG the results in just 3 weeks is amazing. I only use it at night but my friends who have never mentioned my skin have started giving me compliments about how fresh, clear and young my skin looks so I am over the moon. Thank you so so much as I have suffered with mild acne for ever and now I just look...well...happy :-)

[adriancamado]

I have literally waited for its Glad that it's back. A nice vid before bedtime lol

[yuh]

For a cheaper alternative
- ruruberry 2% bha serum
*RM 43
- skinmade bha 2% + azelaic acid serum
*RM 45.10

[shivani_]

i was waiting for your review on this!! i’ve been using the paulas choice bha but don’t love the oily texture. i’m going to give this a shot :)

[Siberius-]

Great video. The anhydrous version is such a pain in the ass to use for me. My skin isn't desert dry, so it takes hours for it to absorb to some good enough degree, and it means I need to use my AHA first, because oils go on towards the end. With this product I can do the BHA and then the AHA, and I can use it in the morning too, since my skin won't be oily and annoying.
Also because it's in an oil, I think that's why it does I think literally nothing for me. I need that oil to get out of the damn way of the salicylic acid.

Seeing reviews get the 2 mixed up is annoying to see, and in my country there's retailers who don't even know it exists yet, and it's been over 2 months since it released. They just know about the anhydrous version. The confusion is really unfortunate for people with oily skin (and salicylic acid is primarily going to be utilised by them).

[iarawy.]

Tysm this was helpful 💕
Honest and straight to the point review.

[Ruhls]

Glad to know they brought SA back and u are beautiful as ever

[arravYT]

u can wash it off then apply something else right

[OfficialMonroeBrooKe]

I was pissed they discontinued this it’s been 3 years, I use to go to the store in the city and rack up on it I hope it hasn’t changed

[pavneetgill]

Do you think the ordinary 2% Salicylic Acid is better than paula's choice? or vise versa?

[avneesingh]

What would you recommend in general, this or Paula's Choice 2% BHA exfoliant

[wwftzfl]

Damn, I used to buy it for 18 dollars, even though it is also cheap, but I feel like they are fooling me, but the problem is that it is available at this price in all local stores.

[melif]

Never had the old one, but ordered this one.
I have the mini size of paula's choice bha, but because of the price, I can't use that as much as I want.
Btw, you have the teeth
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[romy]

Ur hairr is so pretty😍 and im excited to try this bha serum, I didn’t like the anhydrous bha texture that much...

[niconii]

i was afraid my product was a bad one or smth but i'm glad that the soapy consistence is normal and i just have to apply a bit less 😂

[dorothy_]

I know SA is great for Blackheads and Whiteheads, but will this work for blackheads and whiteheads?

[jaeminicecream]

Thanks for sharing😊. Im gonna try this product and will update if it helps me😊.

[KittynEric]

Please share your advise to me! This is my current routine right now can you tell me if this is okay and in this order?
1. CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
2. The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning solution applied with cotton pad not rinsed off
3. Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA liquid applied with cotton pad not rinsed off
4. Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum mixed with The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% + a couple drops of Isle of Paradise Tanning Glow drops + CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum (At night only)
5. CeraVe Daily Moisturizing lotion Face and body
I do this exact routine daily in the morning and night. I have hormonal acne-combination skin and sensitive skin, I’m almost 30. I’d like your advice please!