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NeoStrata Ultra Moisturizing Face Cream Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
NeoStrata Ultra Moisturizing Face Cream Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant This smoothing moisturizer is formulated around Gluconolactone to refine skin texture. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine
NeoStrata Ultra Moisturizing Face Cream Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
This smoothing moisturizer is formulated around Gluconolactone to refine skin texture.
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
Gluconolactone
Butylene Glycol
Isocetyl Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
PEG-100 Stearate
Isododecane
Triethanolamine
Cyclopentasiloxane
Palmitic Acid
Stearic Acid
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Arginine
Glycerin
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Dimethicone
Diisostearyl Malate
Cetyl Ricinoleate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Tocopheryl Acetate
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Cyclohexasiloxane
Myristic Acid
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Steareth-2
Xanthan Gum
Disodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
Phenoxyethanol
Chlorphenesin
Water, Gluconolactone, Butylene Glycol, Isocetyl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Isododecane, Triethanolamine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Arginine, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Cyclohexasiloxane, Myristic Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Steareth-2, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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!