Last updated on 15 September, 2024
After trying out Ordinary Salicylic acid serum I tried Dot and Key one and I was looking for some other brand while Plum has already launched salicylic acid serum. I have used this serum for many months and am penning down my review on the blog for you all. Let’s check the Plum Salicylic acid serum review.
Brand Claims
Non-greasy & non-sticky, lightweight & quick-absorbing, fragrance free, enriched with acne-fighting salicylic acid, skin-soothing cholorophyll & antioxidant-rich prickly pear extracts
Ingredients
Aqua, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Amylopectin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Opuntia Ficus (Prickly Pear) Extract, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water, Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA
Price, Shelf life and Availability
599 INR for 30 ml with a shelf life of 3 years from date of manufacturing. Available on Plum website ,Nykaa, Amazon, First Cry
Packaging, Texture and Fragrance
Plum salicylic acid serum is housed in a blue coloured glass, dropper bottle. The dropper works nicely. The texture of serum is gooey liquid, transparent gel sort and consistency is runny but not slippery. The product is free from fragrance and colour. However, it does have some faint glue kind of fragrance that seems to be the result of formulation.
My experience with Plum Salicylic Acid Serum
The serum being gooey liquid gel absorbs instantly into the skin. Just massage or spread a bit and leave it on until it dries up. Moreover, it doesn’t foam up as in the case of Ordinary Salicylic Acid solution. It neither leaves an oily residue or any tacky feeling applying. Even if you use this in excess quantity, it doesn’t form a layer on the skin. Rather I feel this serum is very hydrating as well as I see some softened skin as well as plumping.
The serum is always a part of my PM skincare routine. I mostly use this salicylic acid serum to address whiteheads, blackheads and sebaceous filaments I have on my oily t-zone. It has not even once irritated my skin neither did it cause any dryness even after I used it daily on some occasions. I have noticed that pores appear smaller whenever I use this serum on alternative days. The serum isn’t too strong for my oily, acne prone skin so I can easily use it alternate days on my t-zone. I end up using it on my whole face just once in a while, if I feel my skin is getting congested.
The serum works well in layering of skincare products but do pay attention to the quantity you use. I also used this serum as a part of Fiddy Snail’s deep pore cleansing method and the results were amazing as compared to Dot and Key Salicylic acid serum. I find a considerable difference in whiteheads and blackheads only when I follow Fiddy Snail’s Deep Pore Cleansing method.
The serum works slowly on reducing acne bumps and doesn’t work as fast as The Ordinary Salicylic acid serum. It takes time to peel the skin on acne head and a few more days to reduce the acne in size when used as a spot treatment daily. I feel this serum works slower than the Ordinary Salicylic Acid serum in reducing the acne bump.
Before concluding my review I would like to mention a few things to remember while using any salicylic acid serum
- Always use a broad spectrum sunscreen
- Don’t use salicylic acid if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive
- Don’t over exfoliate while using salicylic acid
- Don’t pair it with other actives like glycolic acid, retinoid, lactic acid, retinol, vitamin C
- If you are using salicylic acid face wash them avoid using this serum
- Always patch test to avoid barrier damage or skin problems
Summing Up
The serum is gentle on skin and works slowly yet steadily on reducing the acne. It considerably reduces the appearance of pores. However for whiteheads and blackheads it works good in Fiddy Snail’s Deep Pore Cleansing method. I would say this salicylic acid serum can be easily used on alternate days provided you don’t have any other actives in your skincare routine. The serum doesn’t tingle or cause irritation even on broken skin. In my opinion it is a good salicylic acid serum to try out for mild to moderate acne caused by clogged pores. It is a good one to try and you can get it at an affordable price via Plum website.
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