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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. This hydrating essence is formulated ar
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores.
This hydrating essence is formulated around Snail Secretion Filtrate and Allantoin to hydrate skin and calm redness.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No 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
1,2-Hexanediol
Sodium Polyacrylate
Phenoxyethanol
Sodium Hyaluronate
Allantoin
Ethyl Hexanediol
Carbomer
Panthenol
Arginine
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Ethyl Hexanediol, Carbomer, Panthenol, Arginine, Water
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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!