Cure Aqua Gel Exfoliator Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant

Cure Aqua Gel Exfoliator Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant

This exfoliator is formulated around Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract to calm irritation and reduce redness.

This pore-care exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Phytosphingosine to refine the look of pores and refine skin texture.

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Butylene Glycol

Isopropyl Alcohol

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Steartrimonium Bromide

Dicocodimonium Chloride

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Glycerin

Water

Butylene Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Steartrimonium Bromide, Dicocodimonium Chloride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Water

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!

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