The Ordinary

Salicylic Acid 2% Masque 50ml

Name: The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque 50ml
Brand: The Ordinary

50ml

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsSqualane, Salicylic Acid, Charcoal

OverallThe Ordinary's Salicylic Acid 2% Masque is a skincare product whose standout ingredients are squalane (nourishing), salicylic acid (exfoliating, pore-clearing) and charcoal (purifying). No fragrance is listed in its ingredients. Because it contains an exfoliating acid, wear sunscreen during the day.

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Ingredient Analysis

17 of 19 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listed

Key ingredients

Squalane Salicylic Acid Charcoal

Full ingredient list (19) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua (Water) Solvent & base Generally gentle
Kaolin Shimmer & colourant Generally gentle
Squalane Lightweight emollient Generally gentle
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Dimethyl Isosorbide Humectant & solvent All skin types
Silica Cetyl Silylate
Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
Sodium Polyacrylate Thickener & gel former All skin types
Pentylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Charcoal Powder Purifying & oil-absorbing Generally gentle

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4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
Sclerotium Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
Acacia Senegal Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
Xanthan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
Phytic Acid Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Polysorbate 20 Emulsifier & solubiliser All skin types
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Chlorphenesin Preservative All skin types
Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types

Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.

Common questions

Is The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque fragrance-free?

Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients.

Does The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed.

Is The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque safe for fungal acne?

It contains one ingredient that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: polysorbates (polysorbate 20). How much it matters depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.