SkinCity Skincare Hydrating Toner Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

SkinCity Skincare Hydrating Toner Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

This smoothing toner is formulated around Lactobionic Acid and Gluconolactone to 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

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate

Butylene Glycol

Betaine

Lactobionic Acid

Gluconolactone

Panthenol

Sodium PCA

Xanthan Gum

Glycerin

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract

Ethylhexylglycerin

Sodium Hyaluronate

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract

Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Sodium Benzoate

Phenoxyethanol

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Centella Asiatica Extract

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

Sodium Hydroxide

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Potassium Sorbate

Citric Acid

Water, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Lactobionic Acid, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid

Methylpropanediol

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.

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.

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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