The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque 50ml
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The Ordinary has firmly cemented itself as a leader in science-backed skin care. Taking the guesswork out of building a regime, it ditches unnecessary, filler ingredients for familiar, hard-working actives that deliver promising results... just like the Salicylic Acid 2% Masque (50ml), expertly formulated to work wonders for congested and lacklustre skin.
An excellent companion for oily, blemish-prone skin types, the Salicylic Acid 2% Masque (50ml) is here to deliver a swift goodbye to unwelcome vi-zits.
Its namesake, salicylic acid, is the star of the show; a hardworking BHA that exfoliates away dead cells both on the skin's surface and within pores, revealing brighter and clearer skin beneath. This multi-talented ingredient also helps to reduce the look of blemishes, alongside helping to prevent future ones from forming. Given away by the mask's jet-black hue, the formula also contains charcoal which works alongside Amazonian clays to deeply cleanse the complexion of impurities and grime. Clearer, smoother, more radiant skin, here we come...
Aqua (Water), Kaolin, Squalane, Glycerin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Silica Cetyl Silylate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pentylene Glycol, Charcoal Powder, 4-t-Butylcyclohexanol, Sclerotium Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Phytic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol.
For the latest information, it is recommended to review the ingredient list printed on the packaging of the product prior to usage or consumption.
Use once or twice a week after cleansing on dry skin. Apply evenly on your face, then leave for 10 minutes before rinsing thoroughly with lukewarm water. Do not use on sensitive, peeling or compromised skin. Avoid the eye contour and contact with eyes both during application and rinse off.
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Charcoal Masque
Very easy to apply on face type of Salicylic Acid Masque. Suitable for oily and combination skin
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Good!
I have used this a few times and feel like it has helped clear my skin! Love the ordinary products so much!!
by imogen Verified Purchase
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A really good targeted treatment for spots/blemishes
I really like this mask as a spot treatment/mask whereby I just apply where I have active blemishes or breakouts as opposed to a full face mask as I think it could be a little drying - this might not be the case for skins oilier than mine (I tend to get an oily t-zone only), I do feel it makes a difference, particularly if the blemish is irritated/itchy. I am on my second tube and will definitely repurchase when finished.
by Charlotte Verified Purchase
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It just works!
Leaves my skin feeling so refreshed, it’s a mask that actually works. It refines all the little lumps and bumps on my skin and smoothes out any texture I may have. I use it as a spot treatment but also as a full face mask when I’m needy some urgent care for my skin.
by Leah (Cult Beauty Staff)
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Good for breakouts
Great value, good for breakouts. Knocked a star off as it’s very difficult to get off once it’s on!
by Lou Verified Purchase
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Great for enlarged nose pores
It’s a bit messy, but it’s really helping with sebaceous filaments and enlarged pores on my nose. I use it twice a week.
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The masque
Although this mask does leave my skin quite dry, it also makes it feel super clean, I initially left it on for the full recommended time, but have since decreased that to half. I wouldn't buy this particular product again because I do have very dry skin. I think it's more suitable for oily or combination skin.
by Nickola Verified Purchase
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Blackheads killer.
Use it as directed on your blackheads areas and it will just destroy them, although it’s not directed to use it daily but I’m using it daily, just use a non pore clogging & rich moisturizer and a good spf before sun exposure.
by Ziv Verified Purchase
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Great simple masque
Love this as a once a week detox to help keep my skin a bit clearer
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Undecided
I liked the ingredients list for this masque and really wanted it to have more of an effect. It doesn't irritate my skin but it also doesn't work any magic. It is a surprising black colour that I was not prepared for. I'll use up the bottle but probably not repurchase. I think the sesame milk and peel masque from Erborian is better. With both it is REALLY important to apply to dry and not wet skin. If you apply after water they will burrrrrrn...
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