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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores. This pore-care exfoliator is formulated a
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant
This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.
This pore-care exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Phytosphingosine to refine the look of pores and refine skin texture.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Niacinamide 10%
Pentylene Glycol
Zinc PCA 1%
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
Xanthan Gum
Isoceteth-20
Ethoxydiglycol
Phenoxyethanol
Chlorphenesin
Water, Niacinamide 10%, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA 1%, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Methylpropanediol
Butylene Glycol
Polysorbate 20
Salicylic Acid
Phytosphingosine
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
Epilobium Angustifolium Extract
Bisabolol
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Salicylic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Bisabolol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide
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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.
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!