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Serum comparison

Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum vs The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

For acne-prone skin, The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution scores higher (83% vs 100% clean). For fungal acne, The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is the safer pick.

Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face SerumThe Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
Clean score83%100%
Pore-cloggingAcne-safeAcne-safe
Fungal acneNot fungal-acne safeFungal-acne safe
Ingredients rated 3+00
Recognised ingredients6 / 233 / 12
Typeleave-onleave-on

Only in Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum

  • 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 Niacinamide 10% Face Serum or The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution?

For acne-prone skin, The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution scores higher (83% vs 100% clean). For fungal acne, The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is the safer pick.

Do Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum and The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution have similar ingredients?

They share 2 recognised ingredients, including Water and Glycerin.

Both scans use each brand's official ingredient list. See the product pages for sources and dates.

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