The Ordinary

The Clear Set

Name: The Ordinary The Clear Set
Brand: The Ordinary

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsSalicylic Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, Beta-Glucan

OverallThis set from The Ordinary includes salicylic acid (exfoliating, pore-clearing), saccharide isomerate (hydrating) and Beta-Glucan (soothing) across its combined ingredient list. No fragrance is listed in its ingredients. Because it contains an exfoliating acid, wear sunscreen during the day.

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Ingredient Analysis

57 of 59 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listed

Key ingredients

Salicylic Acid Saccharide Isomerate Beta-Glucan

Full ingredient list (59) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua (Water) Solvent & base Generally gentle
Decyl Glucoside Cleansing agents All skin types
Coco-Glucoside Cleansing agents All skin types
Xanthan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Phytic Acid Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Benzyl Alcohol Preservative All skin types
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative All skin types
Aqua (Water) Solvent & base Generally gentle
Saccharide Isomerate Long-lasting humectant Generally gentle

Show the other 49 ingredients · 2 with a caution note

Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
Hydroxyethylcellulose Thickener & gel former All skin types
Polysorbate 20 Emulsifier & solubiliser All skin types
Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
Sodium Citrate pH adjuster All skin types
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
Chlorphenesin Preservative All skin types
Aqua (Water) Solvent & base Generally gentle
PPG-24-Glycereth-24 Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Propanediol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Betaine Humectant & soothing agent Generally gentle
Beta-Glucan Soothing & hydrating Generally gentle
Arginine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Glycine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Alanine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Serine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Proline Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Threonine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Glutamic Acid Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Lysine HCl
Glucose Humectant sugar Generally gentle
Maltose Humectant Generally gentle
Fructose Humectant Generally gentle
Trehalose Humectant & protectant Generally gentle
Xylitol Humectant Generally gentle
Anhydroxylitol Humectant Generally gentle
Xylitylglucoside Humectant Generally gentle
Sodium PCA Humectant (skin's own NMF) Generally gentle
PCA Humectant (skin's own NMF) Generally gentle
Sodium Lactate Gentle AHA exfoliant Sensitive skin caution
Urea Humectant & skin softener Generally gentle
Allantoin Soothing & skin-conditioning Generally gentle
Sodium Hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
Phospholipids Emollient & emulsifier Generally gentle
Sphingolipids Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Pentylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Sodium Chloride Thickener & texture aid All skin types
Sodium Citrate pH adjuster All skin types
Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
P-Anisic Acid Preservative All skin types
Aminomethyl Propanol pH adjuster All skin types
Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
Chlorphenesin Preservative All skin types

Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.

Common questions

Is The Ordinary The Clear Set fragrance-free?

Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients.

Does The Ordinary The Clear Set contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed.

Is The Ordinary The Clear Set safe for fungal acne?

It contains one ingredient that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: polysorbates (polysorbate 20). How much it matters depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.