Serum comparison
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation) vs The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
Both score the same 100% on our pore-clog scan. Both are fungal-acne safe.
| The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation) | The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean score | 100% | 100% |
| Pore-clogging | Acne-safe | Acne-safe |
| Fungal acne | Fungal-acne safe | Fungal-acne safe |
| Ingredients rated 3+ | 0 | 0 |
| Recognised ingredients | 4 / 17 | 3 / 12 |
| Type | leave-on | leave-on |
Only in The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)
No extra flagged ingredients compared with the other product.
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, The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation) or The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution?
Both score the same 100% on our pore-clog scan. Both are fungal-acne safe.
Do The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation) 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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