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Nø Cosmetics Liquid Illuminator Versus Paula's Choice Clear Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution

Nø Cosmetics Liquid Illuminator Versus Paula's Choice Clear Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution This brightening exfoliator is formulated around Niacinamide and Tranexamic Acid to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin. This ac

Nø Cosmetics Liquid Illuminator Versus Paula's Choice Clear Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution

This brightening exfoliator is formulated around Niacinamide and Tranexamic Acid to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.

This acne exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and refine the look of pores.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Pentylene Glycol

Niacinamide

Tranexamic Acid

Acetyl Glucosamine

Propylene Glycol

Kojic Acid

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Glycerin

Cholesterol

Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Maltodextrin

Xanthan Gum

Chondrus Crispus Powder

Alcohol

Citric Acid

Phytic Acid

Water, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Acetyl Glucosamine, Propylene Glycol, Kojic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycerin, Cholesterol, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Phytic Acid

Salicylic Acid 2%

Methylpropanediol

Butylene Glycol

Polysorbate 20

Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract

Sodium Hydroxide

Tetrasodium EDTA

Phenoxyethanol

Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol

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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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Formula cabinet

Ingredients & structured notes

Ingredient index

Ingredients Side-by-side

  1. 01Water
  2. 02Ethylhexyl Palmitate
  3. 03Jojoba Esters
  4. 04Glycerin
  5. 05Isopropyl Isostearate
  6. 06Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
  7. 07Diheptyl Succinate
  8. 08Cetyl Alcohol
  9. 09Stearyl Alcohol
  10. 10Glyceryl Stearate
  11. 11Diatomaceous Earth
  12. 12Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
  13. 13Zeolite
  14. 14Acetyl Octapeptide-3
  15. 15Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
  16. 16Niacinamide
  17. 17Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
  18. 18Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
  19. 19Hamamelis Virginiana Water
  20. 20Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed
Source · skinsort.com
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Product index

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Comparison edit

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