Isntree Clear Skin 8% AHA Essence Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Isntree Clear Skin 8% AHA Essence Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.

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

What's inside

Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Lactic Acid 4.023%

Glycolic Acid 4.004%

Glycerin

Butylene Glycol

Potassium Hydroxide

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Sodium Hyaluronate

Glyceryl Caprylate

Asiaticoside

Dextrin

Panthenol

Madecassoside

Allantoin

1,2-Hexanediol

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water, Lactic Acid 4.023%, Glycolic Acid 4.004%, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Asiaticoside, Dextrin, Panthenol, Madecassoside, Allantoin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose

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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