Salicylic Acid 2% Masque

The Ordinary

Mask
clay

Fact vs. Fiction

100 Very High Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients: 2 of 2
Ingredients Matched: 6 of 19
Salicylic Acid 2% Masque is a charcoal and clay infused formula that targets lacklustre tone and textural irregularities, leaving your skin clean and refreshed
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Salicylic Acid
(Match: 0.65, Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Salicylic Acid
Functions: exfoliation, purifying, antibacterial
Concerns Addressed: acne, blemishes, breakouts, excess oil, blackheads, whiteheads, clogged pores
View Other Matched Ingredients (5)

The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Green Tea
Match score: 0.37 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.37 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.28 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.25 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Phytic Acid
Match score: 0.31 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
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
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Salicylic Acid
(Match: 0.66, Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Salicylic Acid
Functions: exfoliation, purifying, antibacterial
Concerns Addressed: acne, blemishes, breakouts, excess oil, blackheads, whiteheads, clogged pores
View Other Matched Ingredients (5)

The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Green Tea
Match score: 0.28 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.19 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.19 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Phytic Acid
Match score: 0.17 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim

Ingredients

Salicylic Acid 2% Masque