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Synergy Therm Cosmetics Azelaic Acid Serum Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Synergy Therm Cosmetics Azelaic Acid Serum Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant This acne serum is formulated around Azelaic Acid to clear breakouts and calm redness. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to ref
Synergy Therm Cosmetics Azelaic Acid Serum Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
This acne serum is formulated around Azelaic Acid to clear breakouts and calm redness.
This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Butylene Glycol
Azelaic Acid
Lecithin
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Xanthan Gum
Atelocollagen
Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Ethylhexylglycerin
Water, Butylene Glycol, Azelaic Acid, Lecithin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Xanthan Gum, Atelocollagen, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Methylpropanediol
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
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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!