Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Panoxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Panoxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control

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

This benzoyl peroxide cream cleanser is formulated around Benzoyl Peroxide to clear breakouts and help reduce acne-causing bacteria.

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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

Benzoyl Peroxide 4%

Carbomer

Decyl Glucoside

Dimethicone

Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

Glycerin

Palmitic Acid

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

PEG-40 Stearate

Propanediol

Silica

Sodium Chloride

Sodium Citrate

Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate

Sorbitan Stearate

Sorbitol

Stearic Acid

T-Butyl Alcohol

Xanthan Gum

Benzoyl Peroxide 4%, Carbomer, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, PEG-40 Stearate, Propanediol, Water, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Sorbitan Stearate, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, T-Butyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum

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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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