Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

This anti-aging treatment is formulated around Bakuchiol and Retinol to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture.

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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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

C13-16 Isoparaffin

Glycerin

Diheptyl Succinate

Heptyl Undecylenate

1,2-Hexanediol

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

Propanediol

Vitis Vinifera

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Bakuchiol

Tocopherol

Acmella Oleracea Extract

Butylene Glycol

Retinol

Allantoin

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

Ethylhexylglycerin

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract

Water, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Glycerin, Diheptyl Succinate, Heptyl Undecylenate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Propanediol, Vitis Vinifera, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bakuchiol, Tocopherol, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Butylene Glycol, Retinol, Allantoin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract

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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