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Salicylic Acid 2% MasqueThe Derma Co
2% Salicylic Acid MaskA mask built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A mask built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 12.42 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 499.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Benefits
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Sodium PCA
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Salicylic Acid
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Viscosity Controlling
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Emollient
4-T-Butylcyclohexanol (in both products)
Perfuming
Emulsifying
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Kaolin
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Colorant, Opacifying
Naturally occurring substances, kaolin (CI 77004)
Learn more about Kaolin →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
Fragrance, Perfuming
Cyclohexanol, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-
Learn more about 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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