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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus COSRX One Step Original Clear Pad
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus COSRX One Step Original Clear Pad This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. This acne exfoliating pad uses a pre-saturated pa
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus COSRX One Step Original Clear Pad
This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores.
This acne exfoliating pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Salix Alba Bark Water and Betaine Salicylate to clear breakouts and refine the look of pores.
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
Salix Alba Bark Water
Glycerin
Betaine Salicylate
1,2-Hexanediol
Arginine
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Panthenol
Allantoin
Ethyl Hexanediol
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Sodium Hyaluronate
Salix Alba Bark Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine Salicylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Allantoin, Ethyl Hexanediol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate
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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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.