Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream

This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores.

This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Snail Secretion Filtrate and Allantoin to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.

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

Snail Secretion Filtrate

Betaine

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Cetearyl Olivate

Sorbitan Olivate

Cetearyl Alcohol

Carbomer

Ethyl Hexanediol

Phenoxyethanol

Arginine

Dimethicone

Sodium Polyacrylate

Sodium Hyaluronate

Allantoin

Palmitic Acid

Panthenol

Xanthan Gum

Stearic Acid

Adenosine

Myristic Acid

Snail Secretion Filtrate, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Ethyl Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Arginine, Dimethicone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Stearic Acid, Adenosine, Water, Myristic Acid

Reviews

Alternatives

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!

Similar Comparisons