Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

The Ordinary

Serum
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How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients: 0 of 2
Ingredients Matched: 3 of 11
The formula’s multi functional approach helps clear up pores, improve the appearance of visible redness and comedones
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The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Citric Acid
Match score: 0.08 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Saccharide Isomerate
Match score: 0.08 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Green Tea
Match score: 0.25 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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offers surface level exfoliation, encouraging the natural shedding of dead skin. It’s also lipophilic (oil soluble) which means it can penetrate pores to control acne blemishes
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The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Citric Acid
Match score: 0.08 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Saccharide Isomerate
Match score: 0.06 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Green Tea
Match score: 0.12 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim

Ingredients

Salicylic Acid 2% Solution