Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Liquid

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Liquid

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

This barrier-repair toner is formulated around Panthenol and Centella Asiatica Extract to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.

What's inside

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Alcohol

Betaine

Propanediol

Glycosyl Trehalose

1,2-Hexanediol

Erythritol

Pentylene Glycol

Glycerin

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Triethylhexanoin

Diphenyl Dimethicone

Panthenol

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Centella Asiatica Extract

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Pyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract

Carbomer

Cellulose Gum

Sucrose Distearate

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Ethylhexylglycerin

Disodium EDTA

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

C12-14 Pareth-12

Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Dextrin

Glyceryl Stearate

Sodium Hyaluronate

Salvia Officinalis Oil

Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil

Cholesterol

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide AP

Ceramide As

Ceramide Ns

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol, Betaine, Propanediol, Glycosyl Trehalose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Erythritol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethylhexanoin, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Pyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract, Carbomer, Cellulose Gum, Sucrose Distearate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylpropanediol, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, C12-14 Pareth-12, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Dextrin, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Cholesterol, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns

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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.

Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.

As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.

Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.

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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