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Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2 Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant
Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2 Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant This toner is formulated around Acetyl Glucosamine to brighten and soften signs of aging. This pore-care exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Phytosphingosine
Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2 Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant
This toner is formulated around Acetyl Glucosamine to brighten and soften signs of aging.
This pore-care exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Phytosphingosine to refine the look of pores and refine skin texture.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Alcohol Denat.
Glycerin
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Menthol
Acetyl Glucosamine
Trehalose
Sodium Hyaluronate
Butylene Glycol
Sodium Bicarbonate
CI 15850
CI 17200
Extracts
CI 60730
Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Menthol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Bicarbonate, CI 15850, CI 17200, Extracts, CI 60730
Methylpropanediol
Polysorbate 20
Salicylic Acid
Phytosphingosine
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
Epilobium Angustifolium Extract
Bisabolol
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Salicylic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Bisabolol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!