Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel

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

This mandelic acid gel cleanser is formulated around Mandelic Acid to exfoliate and smooth skin.

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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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

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Propanediol

Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Disteareth-75 Ipdi

Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate

Sodium Chloride

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Mandelic Acid

Glycolic Acid

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Phytic Acid

Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate

Citric Acid

Farnesol

Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract

Sodium PCA

Sodium Hyaluronate

Tremella Fuciformis Extract

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Bisabolol

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Alcohol

Sodium Phytate

Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract

Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

Benzoic Acid

Sodium Benzoate

Potassium Sorbate

Phenoxyethanol

Water, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Disteareth-75 Ipdi, Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Chloride, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Mandelic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Phytic Acid, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Citric Acid, Farnesol, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bisabolol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Alcohol, Sodium Phytate, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol

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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.

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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