The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque

Salicylic Acid 2% Masque is a charcoal- and clay-infused formula that targets lacklustre tone and textural irregularities, leaving your skin clean and refreshed. With the help of salicylic acid, a lipophilic BHA known to target pore congestion, this deeply cleansing masque removes dead skin cells and excess oil, which promotes soft and smooth skin. The clay and charcoal absorb facial impurities that would otherwise clog pores, helping to boost radiance.

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.

**The formulations are updated from time to time as part of The Ordinary's commitment to innovation. As such, the ingredient list shown here may vary from the box of the product depending on time and region of purchase.

1. Use once or twice a week, ideally in the evening, on thoroughly clean, dry skin.
2. Do not use on wet skin. Apply evenly across the face using fingertips.
3. Do not use on sensitive, peeling, or compromised skin.
4. Avoid the eye contour and contact with eyes both during application and rinse off.
5. Leave on for no more than 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
6. 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.
7. If you develop irritation, hives, swelling of eyes and mouth, blistering, or difficulty breathing, rinse off, cease use, and consult a physician right away.
8. Keep out of reach of children.
9. Sunburn Alert: This product contains a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn.
10. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.

⚠︎ Apply a small amount of the product onto a clean area of skin on the upper forearm.

⚠︎ Keep the area dry.

⚠︎ If the product has a specified duration of use, rinse off after this time has elapsed. Otherwise, rinse off after 24 hours.

⚠︎ If any redness, burning, itching, blistering or irritation is observed at any time throughout the test, do not use the product.