The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque (50ml).

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque is a targeted weekly treatment designed to deeply cleanse and decongest oily, blemish-prone skin. Formulated by The Ordinary — a brand recognised globally for clinical, no-nonsense skincare — this charcoal-black masque combines three active workers in a single 50 ml tube. Salicylic acid at a full 2% concentration penetrates inside the pore lining to dissolve the excess sebum and dead skin cells that cause blackheads and breakouts, rather than simply sitting on the surface. Activated charcoal draws out additional impurities like a magnet, while kaolin and bentonite clays absorb surplus oil without stripping the skin's moisture barrier. Used once or twice a week and left on for ten minutes, most users notice visibly smaller-looking pores and a smoother skin texture within a few applications. The compact 50 ml tube is easy to store on a bathroom shelf or pack into a travel bag. Best suited to adult skin that is oily, congested, or prone to blemishes — patch-test first if your skin is sensitive. Pair with The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% serum on non-masque days for a complete pore-refining routine.