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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant Versus Isntree Chestnut PHA 5% Clear Cream

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant Versus Isntree Chestnut PHA 5% Clear Cream This pore-care exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Phytosphingosine to refine the look of pores and refine skin texture. This smoothing night moisturi

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant Versus Isntree Chestnut PHA 5% Clear Cream

This pore-care exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Phytosphingosine to refine the look of pores and refine skin texture.

This smoothing night moisturizer is formulated around Gluconolactone and Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil to refine skin texture and strengthen the skin barrier.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Methylpropanediol

Butylene Glycol

Polysorbate 20

Salicylic Acid

Phytosphingosine

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract

Epilobium Angustifolium Extract

Bisabolol

Tetrasodium EDTA

Sodium Hydroxide

Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Salicylic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Bisabolol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide

Gluconolactone

1,2-Hexanediol

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Betaine

Ethylhexyl Stearate

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)

Centella Asiatica Extract

Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Cetearyl Alcohol

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Sorbitan Stearate

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Palmitic Acid

Xanthan Gum

Stearic Acid

Cetearyl Olivate

Sorbitan Olivate

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Panthenol

Disodium EDTA

Sorbitan Isostearate

Sodium PCA

Myristic Acid

Beta-Glucan

Ceramide NP

Madecassoside

Glycerin

Tromethamine

Hydrogenated Lecithin

T-Butyl Alcohol

Propanediol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Castanea Crenata Shell Extract

Water, Gluconolactone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Betaine, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Centella Asiatica Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sorbitan Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Palmitic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium PCA, Myristic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Madecassoside, Glycerin, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, T-Butyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract

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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. 02Ethyl Macadamiate
  3. 03Glycerin
  4. 04Cetearyl Alcohol
  5. 05Propanediol
  6. 06Triethylhexanoin
  7. 07Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
  8. 08Glyceryl Stearate
  9. 09PEG-100 Stearate
  10. 10Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root
  11. 11Hydrolyzed Pumpkin Seedcake
  12. 12Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
  13. 13Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
  14. 14Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract
  15. 15Niacinamide
  16. 16Tripeptide-29
  17. 17Ceramide NP
  18. 18Ceramide AP
  19. 19Ceramide EOP
  20. 20Sodium Hyaluronate
Source · skinsort.com
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