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)
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: 0.37
(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
- 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