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e.l.f. cosmetics Gentle Peeling Exfoliant Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
e.l.f. cosmetics Gentle Peeling Exfoliant Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant This calming exfoliator is formulated around Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate to calm redness. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to ref
e.l.f. cosmetics Gentle Peeling Exfoliant Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
This calming exfoliator is formulated around Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate to calm redness.
This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores.
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Propylene Glycol
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Quaternium-60
Glycerin
Butylene Glycol
Carbomer
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Carica Papaya Leaf Extract
Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
Caprylyl Glycol
Phenoxyethanol
Ethylhexylglycerin
Parfum
Water, Propylene Glycol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Quaternium-60, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Carica Papaya Leaf Extract, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
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!