Current Price $16.70
Highlights
- Salicylic acid (BHA)
- Good for: Acne & blemishes
- Good for: Large pores
Details & care
What it is: A set of three essential skin care products formulated for those with acne-prone skin.
Set includes:
- Glucoside Foaming Cleanser: a gel-like foaming cleanser that effectively helps remove dirt and environmental impurities
- Salicylic Acid 2% Solution Serum: a water-based serum with salicylic acid 2% concentration that offers surface-level exfoliation, encouraging the natural shedding of dead skin
- Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan: a lightweight, clear gel moisturizer that delivers all-day hydration and protects skin from water loss
- Oil-free; fragrance-free; silicone-free; pthalate-free; sulfate-free; paraben-free
- Made in Canada
- Item #10019440
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The Ordinary
The Ordinary is democratizing skin care by bringing well-known active ingredients to market at sensible price points. All products are made in the brand's lab, tested on humans (The Ordinary is vegan and cruelty-free) and use ingredients at their highest quality and most effective concentrations. The Ordinary is Clinical Formulations with Integrity.
Most helpful positive review
June 20, 2025
the best Ordinary
You need this product in your skincare
josemarin
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Most helpful critical review
Mar 9, 2025
Didn’t work
It made my skin break out more and acne got worse, it also makes the skin sooo dry
Soukainar
Reposted from deciem.com
deciem.com response
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with The Acne Set. We’re very sorry to hear about the purging - we’d like to note that with any active ingredient that affects skin behaviour, there can be an initial purging period during which breakouts are normal. Trying test patches of each new product first will allow you to identify whether you are sensitive or intolerant to a particular formulation. Please feel free to be in touch with us if you would like further support with your regimen: theordinary.com/contact
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josemarin
Size purchased: 3.7 oz
June 20, 2025
the best Ordinary
You need this product in your skincare
1found this helpful
elizabethm
Reposted from deciem.com
Mar 26, 2026
In love with this set ! Saver !
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this set complimentary from theordinary and I have had it before already, so I know it worked and still works for me just perfectly. It helped me to get my skin clean, glow and healthy without any harshness
Corygirl1002
Reposted from deciem.com
Mar 25, 2026
Love love love
I received this Product complimentary from the ordinary. I love the ordinary and use the products a lot. This is one of my sets. Leaves your skin feeling smooth but not greasy. I would recommend this to anybody and will definitely be purchasing again along with other products.
C
Reposted from deciem.com
Mar 23, 2026
I can't believe the price
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This acne set from the ordinary features an easy 3 step routine. The product sizes were much bigger than I expected. They're small enough to take when traveling but much bigger than deluxe samples from Sephora. The first step is cleansing gel which is a liquid like gel that doesn't leave your skin feeling the dry. The next step of the salicylic acid is a thicker liquid that is easy to apply with a dropper. Finally a gel like moisturizer finishes off the routine. I love that all the products are fragrance free and feel extremely light on the skin. I didn't get the extreme drying that I normally get when using most acne products leaving my skin still smooth while fighting the pimples. My acne is getting less inflamed and I look forward to seeing continued results. You get a ton of products for the price and I would definitely recommend for anyone with acne. I was gifted by the ordinary but all opinions are my own.
Anonymous
Reposted from deciem.com
Mar 23, 2026
Simple and Effective Skincare
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Gifted by The Ordinary. I’ve been trying these products for a few days and I really like how simple and effective they are. They feel very lightweight on my skin and don’t leave any greasy feeling. I also like that they fit easily into my daily routine without making it complicated. My skin feels more hydrated and balanced, and overall it’s been a really good experience so far. Great option if you’re looking for simple and affordable skincare.
Bawbie
Reposted from deciem.com
Mar 23, 2026
High end
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great acne set by The Ordinary it has helped put a stop to my stubborn breakouts. I struggle with treatment but this has actually worked beautifully keeping my skin looking pimple free and radiant. I have also bought this for a family member it works so well. complimentary from The Ordinary
