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The INKEY List Polyglutamic Acid Hydrating Serum Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
The INKEY List Polyglutamic Acid Hydrating Serum Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant This hydrating serum is formulated around Polyglutamic Acid to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated
The INKEY List Polyglutamic Acid Hydrating Serum Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
This hydrating serum is formulated around Polyglutamic Acid to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores.
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Dimethicone
Butylene Glycol
Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone
Glycerin
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Polysilicone-11
Phenoxyethanol
Polyglutamic Acid
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Isohexadecane
Propanediol
Coco-Glucoside
Sodium Benzoate
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Polysorbate 80
Ethylhexylglycerin
Potassium Sorbate
Decyl Glucoside
Dimethylacrylamide/Acrylic Acid/Polystyrene Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Sorbitan Oleate
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Caprylyl Glycol
Hexylene Glycol
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Water, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-11, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglutamic Acid, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Propanediol, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethylacrylamide/Acrylic Acid/Polystyrene Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
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!