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Dr.G A'Clear Balancing Moisturizer Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Dr.G A'Clear Balancing Moisturizer Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Panthenol and Ceramide NP to strengthen the skin barrier. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salic

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Dr.G A'Clear Balancing Moisturizer Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Panthenol and Ceramide NP to strengthen the skin barrier.

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

Water

Glycerin

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Pentylene Glycol

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Arachidyl Alcohol

Glyceryl Stearate

Stearyl Alcohol

Cetearyl Alcohol

Isopropyl Isostearate

Succinic Acid

Sorbitan Stearate

Behenyl Alcohol

1,2-Hexanediol

Tromethamine

Glyceryl Stearate Se

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Arachidyl Glucoside

Panthenol

Lactobacillus Ferment

Caprylyl Glycol

Allantoin

Butylene Glycol

Sphingomonas Ferment Extract

Ceramide NP

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Betaine

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Sorbitan Isostearate

Sucrose Cocoate

Phytosphingosine

Ethylhexylglycerin

Disodium EDTA

Glucose

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Mentha Aquatica Extract

Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract

Mentha Viridis Extract

Centella Asiatica Extract

Tocopherol

Asiatic Acid

Asiaticoside

Madecassic Acid

Madecassoside

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Succinic Acid, Sorbitan Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Panthenol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Ceramide NP, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Betaine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sucrose Cocoate, Phytosphingosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Glucose, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Mentha Aquatica Extract, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Mentha Viridis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopherol, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside

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.

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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Ingredients & structured notes

Ingredient index

Ingredients Explained

  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 03Acetyl Glucosamine is an antioxidant and humectant. It is an amino acid sugar and is naturally found in our skin.
  4. 04The cool thing about this ingredient? It helps the skin produce hyaluronic acid and boost hydration. It also has antioxidant benefits to protect skin cells.
  5. 05When paired with niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine has been shown to be effective at reducing discoloration.
  6. 06Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume.
  7. 07Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant.
  8. 08Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside.
  9. 09In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin.
  10. 10There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection.
  11. 11Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums.
  12. 12A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity.
  13. 13The quality of the extract matters a lot here:
  14. 14Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients.
  15. 15Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water).
  16. 16Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
  17. 17The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure …
  18. 18Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
  19. 19Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
  20. 20One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
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