Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Mediheal Phyto-Enzyme Peeling Pad

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Mediheal Phyto-Enzyme Peeling Pad

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

This smoothing exfoliating pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Betaine Salicylate and Papain to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores.

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

Glycerin

1,2-Hexanediol

Betaine Salicylate

Betaine

Hydroxyacetophenone

Tromethamine

Octyldodeceth-16

Sodium Citrate

Citric Acid

Disodium EDTA

Papain

Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil

Juniperus Virginiana Oil

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Artemisia Vulgaris Oil

Beta-Glucan

Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine Salicylate, Betaine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Octyldodeceth-16, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Papain, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Beta-Glucan, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil

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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.

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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