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Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Lip Pop Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Lip Pop Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant This lip moisturizer is formulated around Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil and Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract to calm irritation. This smoothing exfoliator is formulat

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Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Lip Pop Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

This lip moisturizer is formulated around Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil and Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract to calm irritation.

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

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Key Ingredients

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Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

Polyethylene

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Diisostearyl Malate

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Octyldodecanol

Tridecyl Trimellitate

Trioctyldodecyl Citrate

Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate

Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate

Synthetic Wax

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil

Coconut Flower Sugar

Isostearic Acid

Sucrose

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract

Tocopherol

Stearalkonium Hectorite

Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer

Propylene Carbonate

Euphorbia Cerifera Cera

Citric Acid

Maltodextrin

Copernicia Cerifera Cera

Dehydroacetic Acid

Propylene Glycol

Water

Malic Acid

Ascorbic Acid

Tartaric Acid

Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract

Potassium Sorbate

Viola Tricolor Extract

CI 45410

CI 15850

CI 19140

Parfum

Sodium Benzoate

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polyethylene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diisostearyl Malate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate, Synthetic Wax, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Coconut Flower Sugar, Isostearic Acid, Sucrose, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Propylene Carbonate, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Dehydroacetic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Water, Malic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Viola Tricolor Extract, CI 45410, CI 15850, CI 19140, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate

Methylpropanediol

Butylene Glycol

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.

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 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. 03Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
  4. 04Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
  5. 05Though 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.
  6. 06Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
  7. 07Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
  8. 08Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
  9. 09Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
  10. 10Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
  11. 11It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
  12. 12Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
  13. 13A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
  14. 14Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
  15. 15What it does:
  16. 16Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
  17. 17Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
  18. 18Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
  19. 19This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
  20. 20Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
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