The Ordinary The Acne Set with Salicylic Acid

What it is: A set that offers a full regimen for acne-prone skin, proven to help diminish the look of blemishes.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Redness, and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Decyl-Glucoside and Coco-Glucoside: Remove dirt and visible impurities.
- Salicylic Acid 2%: Exfoliates, smooths, and visibly decongests pores.
- Beta Glucan: A polysaccharide derived from reishi mushroom that supports the skin barrier.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: The Glucoside Foaming Cleanser is a gel-like foaming cleanser that effectively removes visible dirt and environmental impurities. The Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is a water-based serum offering surface-level exfoliation, encouraging natural shedding of dead skin. It’s also lipophilic (oil-soluble), meaning it can penetrate pores to reduce the appearance of acne. The Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan is a lightweight, clear-gel moisturizer that delivers all-day hydration and protects skin from water loss.

This Set Contains:
- 1.7 oz/ 50 mL Glucoside Foaming Cleanser
- 1 oz/ 30 mL Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
- 1 oz/ 30 mL Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan

Clinical Results: In clinical testing on 33 subjects after using the Glucoside Foaming Cleanser 2X per day for 14 days:
- 97% felt that the cleanser spreads smoothly on the skin
- 94% said the formulation feels comforting on the skin



In a clinical efficacy study on 29 subjects, who applied the Salicylic Acid 2% Solution once daily in the evening for 6 weeks:
- It helps clear up acne blemishes and allows skin to heal

In an independent efficacy study performed on 30 individuals who applied the Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan over an 8-hour period:
- It immediately boosted skin’s hydration

After 1 application of the Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan:
- It provided all-day hydration
- It strengthened/improved the skin barrier throughout the day