Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Kiehl's Facial Fuel Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 20

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Kiehl's Facial Fuel Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 20

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

This chemical sunscreen covers most of the UV range, lighter on the deep UVA that drives aging.

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Key Ingredients

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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

Homosalate

Octocrylene

Dimethicone

Glycerin

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Alcohol Denat.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Tocopherol

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Phenoxyethanol

Caprylyl Glycol

Sodium Polyacrylate

Parfum

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer

Caffeine

Sodium Hyaluronate

Xanthan Gum

Menthyl Lactate

Disodium EDTA

Limonene

Ceramide NP

Castanea Sativa Seed Extract

Pentylene Glycol

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Linalool

Citric Acid

Potassium Sorbate

Citral

Sodium Benzoate

Ethylhexylglycerin

Water, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Alcohol Denat., Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Tocopherol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Parfum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Menthyl Lactate, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Ceramide NP, Castanea Sativa Seed Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Linalool, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Citral, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin

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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.

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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