Peter Thomas Roth PRO Strength Lactic Pore Treatment Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Peter Thomas Roth PRO Strength Lactic Pore Treatment Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

This pore-care serum is formulated around Lactic Acid to refine the look of pores and refine skin texture.

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

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Water

Lactic Acid

Glycerin

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Ethylhexylglycerin

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Acer Saccharum Extract

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract

Punica Granatum Extract

Aspalathus Linearis Extract

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract

Viola Tricolor Extract

Tilia Cordata Flower Extract

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Propanediol

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Phosphate

Disodium Phosphate

Polysorbate 60

Propylene Glycol

Benzoic Acid

Water, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Viola Tricolor Extract, Tilia Cordata Flower Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Propanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Propylene Glycol, Benzoic Acid

Methylpropanediol

Butylene Glycol

Salicylic Acid

Polysorbate 20

Camellia Oleifera Leaf

Tetrasodium EDTA

Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Oleifera Leaf, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA

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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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