Typology L13 Exfoliating Gel Cleanser Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Typology L13 Exfoliating Gel Cleanser Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

This gel cleanser uses mild cleansing ingredients, but contains alcohol that may feel drying for some.

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

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Coco-Glucoside

Gluconolactone

Coco-Betaine

Glycerin

Xanthan Gum

Sodium Hydroxide

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Inulin

Sodium Chloride

Benzyl Alcohol

Citric Acid

Sodium Citrate

Dehydroacetic Acid

Glucose

Sucrose

Fructose

Limonene

Water, Coco-Glucoside, Gluconolactone, Coco-Betaine, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Inulin, Sodium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Glucose, Sucrose, Fructose, Limonene

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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