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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. This smoothing moisturizer is formulated around Retino
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion
This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores.
This smoothing moisturizer is formulated around Retinol and Urea to refine skin texture 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
Dicaprylyl Maleate
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Glycerin
Sorbitan Stearate
Squalane
Stearic Acid
Retinol
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Urea
Yeast Amino Acids
Trehalose
Inositol
Taurine
Betaine
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Hydrolyzed Soy Flour
Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
Honey Extract
Cetearyl Alcohol
Ceteareth-20
Talc
Glycolipids
Sodium Hyaluronate
Panthenol
Lecithin
Avena Sativa Kernel Protein
Tocopherol
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Dimethicone
Sodium PCA
Allantoin
Sclerotium Gum
Carbomer
Disodium EDTA
Aminomethyl Propanol
Phenoxyethanol
Caprylyl Glycol
Chlorphenesin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
Water, Dicaprylyl Maleate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sorbitan Stearate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Retinol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Flour, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Honey Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Talc, Glycolipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Lecithin, Avena Sativa Kernel Protein, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Dimethicone, Sodium PCA, Allantoin, Sclerotium Gum, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
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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!