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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus BYOMA Clarifying Serum
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus BYOMA Clarifying Serum This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. This acne serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Glucono
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus BYOMA Clarifying Serum
This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores.
This acne serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Gluconolactone to clear breakouts and balance excess oil.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Methylpropanediol
Butylene Glycol
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
Glycerin
Niacinamide
1,2-Hexanediol
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Gluconolactone
Glyceryl Caprylate
Ceramide NP
Cholesterol
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Phytosphingosine
Stearic Acid
Oleic Acid
Zinc Lactate
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Ethylhexylglycerin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Sodium Phytate
Tocopherol
Lactic Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phytosphingosine, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Zinc Lactate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
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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!