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COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant This hydrating toner is formulated around Propolis Extract and Honey Extract to hydrate skin and calm redness. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic A

COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

This hydrating toner is formulated around Propolis Extract and Honey Extract to hydrate skin and calm redness.

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

Propolis Extract

Honey Extract

Butylene Glycol

1,2-Hexanediol

Glycerin

Betaine

Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract

Panthenol

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate

Ethylhexylglycerin

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Propolis Extract, Honey Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Water

Methylpropanediol

Salicylic Acid

Polysorbate 20

Camellia Oleifera Leaf

Sodium Hydroxide

Tetrasodium EDTA

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

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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. 01Water
  2. 022,3-Butanediol
  3. 03Mandelic Acid
  4. 04Lactic Acid
  5. 05Sodium Hydroxide
  6. 06Myrica Cerifera Fruit Extract
  7. 07Akebia Quinata Stem Extract
  8. 08Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract
  9. 09Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
  10. 10Saccharomyces Lysate
  11. 11Achillea Millefolium Extract
  12. 12Saccharide Isomerate
  13. 13Arginine
  14. 14Hydroxyacetophenone
  15. 15Butylene Glycol
  16. 16Sodium Phytate
  17. 17Pentylene Glycol
  18. 18Xanthan Gum
  19. 19Citric Acid
  20. 20Sodium Citrate
Source · skinsort.com
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