Mandy in Oz

I'm back, with another first impressions review for a product from The Ordinary - in the hotseat today is the Salicylic Acid 2% solution.  If you're interested in hearing my thoughts on this budget friendly BHA offering from Deciem's no frills brand, please keep reading. The Salicylic Acid 2% solution is a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid);  an exfoliator that works more deeply into the skin than the AHAs, exfoliating the inside of the pores to fight blemishes and improve overall skin clarity.  It can be used specifically as a spot treatment for blemishes, or applied in a more generalised fashion to improve skin clarity over time.  To be honest, when I've used products containing Salicylic acid in the past, it was specifically for blemishes and I found it to be largely ineffective for my skin.  However, I didn't experience irritation with use and have had my acne issues well managed with benzoyl peroxide for some years now, so felt quite comfortable trialling this p...

Welcome to part two of my First Impressions series!  Today I'm going to talk about one of the first products that I purchased from The Ordinary, the Lactic Acid 10% +HA 2%. I'd like to quickly run through the purpose of this product and talk about methods of use and precautions, before I give my thoughts on it.  So, this one is all about exfoliation!  It's an AHA, though Glycolic acid is somewhat more common than Lactic acid for exfoliation, at least in Australia.  The great thing about Lactic, as opposed to Glycolic, is that it tends to be a bit gentler, with less irritation caused.  So, for those that cannot tolerate Glycolic acid but would like to use chemical exfoliation, this may be the product for you!  This product also contains 2% HA, which is a humectant, drawing moisture to your skin. As a side note, you should *always* take extra care with your SPF if you're using an AHA treatment, as it can increase sensitivity to the sun.  It...