Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution, Gentle Exfoliating Serum for Blemishes vs Youth-Boost Peptide Serum — Ingredient Comparison

The Ordinary

Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution, Gentle Exfoliating Serum for Blemishes

Serum · 9 ingredients · Canada

The Ordinary's Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution Serum is a squalane-based, non-irritating formula formulated with salicylic acid to effectively decongest the skin and provide surface exfoliation.

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goop

Youth-Boost Peptide Serum

Serum · 45 ingredients

For youthful, healthy-looking skin, this powerful, clinically tested all-in-one Youth-Boost Peptide Serum from goop takes a 360-degree approach to target key signs of aging—firmness, elasticity, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, texture, radiance, barrier support, and more.

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$150

Key ingredients

Salicylic Acid

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

Squalane

A lightweight, biomimetic oil that softens without clogging pores — pairs perfectly with strong actives to offset dryness.

Salicylic Acid (BHA)

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Salicylic Acid

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

Ceramides

Barrier lipids that seal in moisture and repair a compromised skin barrier.

Peptides

Amino-acid messengers that signal collagen production for firmer, smoother skin.

Squalane

A lightweight, biomimetic oil that softens without clogging pores — pairs perfectly with strong actives to offset dryness.

Aloe Vera

Cools and hydrates irritated skin.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Bifida Ferment

A probiotic ferment lysate that supports the skin barrier and microbiome, calming reactive skin.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Salicylic Acid (BHA)

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

Gluconolactone (PHA)

A gentle, large-molecule exfoliant that smooths and hydrates — ideal for sensitive skin.

Saccharomyces Ferment

A fermented filtrate that hydrates, brightens, and strengthens the barrier.

Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil