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COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant This pore-care exfoliator is formulated around Salix Alba Bark Water and Betaine Salicylate to refine the look of pores and clear breakouts. This smoothing exfoliato

COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

This pore-care exfoliator is formulated around Salix Alba Bark Water and Betaine Salicylate to refine the look of pores and clear breakouts.

This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Salix Alba Bark Water

Butylene Glycol

Betaine Salicylate

Niacinamide

1,2-Hexanediol

Arginine

Panthenol

Sodium Hyaluronate

Xanthan Gum

Ethyl Hexanediol

Salix Alba Bark Water, Butylene Glycol, Betaine Salicylate, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Ethyl Hexanediol

Water

Methylpropanediol

Salicylic Acid

Polysorbate 20

Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract

Sodium Hydroxide

Tetrasodium EDTA

Phenoxyethanol

Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol

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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.

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Formula cabinet

Ingredients & structured notes

Ingredient index

Ingredients Side-by-side

  1. 01Ethylhexyl Stearate
  2. 02Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
  3. 03Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
  4. 04Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  5. 05Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
  6. 06Centella Asiatica Extract
  7. 07Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
  8. 08Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
  9. 09Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
  10. 10Ethylhexylglycerin
  11. 11Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
  12. 12Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
  13. 13Limonene
  14. 14Linalool
  15. 15Ethylhexyl Stearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethy…
  16. 16Water
  17. 17Methylpropanediol
  18. 18Butylene Glycol
  19. 19Salicylic Acid
  20. 20Polysorbate 20
Source · skinsort.com
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