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Mary Kay Timewise Microdermabrasion Refine Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Mary Kay Timewise Microdermabrasion Refine Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. What's inside Key Ingredients Benefits C
Mary Kay Timewise Microdermabrasion Refine Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
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
Alumina
Butylene Glycol
C9-12 Alkane
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Glycerin
Glyceryl Stearate
Myristyl Myristate
PEG-100 Stearate
Dimethicone
Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol
Propylene Glycol
Caffeine
Benzyl Alcohol
Steareth-20
Sodium Stearate
Potassium Stearate
Triethanolamine
Myristyl Laurate
Diazolidinyl Urea
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 60
Carbomer
Methylparaben
Propylparaben
CI 77891
Water, Alumina, Butylene Glycol, C9-12 Alkane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristyl Myristate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Caffeine, Benzyl Alcohol, Steareth-20, Sodium Stearate, Potassium Stearate, Triethanolamine, Myristyl Laurate, Diazolidinyl Urea, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, CI 77891
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!