Serum comparison
Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum vs The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
For acne-prone skin, The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution scores higher (50% vs 100% clean). For fungal acne, The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is the safer pick.
| Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum | The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean score | 50% | 100% |
| Pore-clogging | Acne-safe | Acne-safe |
| Fungal acne | Not fungal-acne safe | Fungal-acne safe |
| Ingredients rated 3+ | 0 | 0 |
| Recognised ingredients | 4 / 19 | 3 / 12 |
| Type | leave-on | leave-on |
Only in Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Lecithin: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
Only in The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
No extra flagged ingredients compared with the other product.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for acne-prone skin, Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum or The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution?
For acne-prone skin, The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution scores higher (50% vs 100% clean). For fungal acne, The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is the safer pick.
Do Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum and The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution have similar ingredients?
They share 1 recognised ingredients, including Water.
Both scans use each brand's official ingredient list. See the product pages for sources and dates.
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