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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. This hydrating serum is formulated around
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster
This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores.
This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No 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
Propanediol
Glycerin
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
Methyl Gluceth-20
Citric Acid
Hydroxyacetophenone
Sodium Hyaluronate
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Caprylyl Glycol
Carbomer
Maltodextrin
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Citric Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Maltodextrin
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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!