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Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Scrub Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Scrub Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Detailed comparison of Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Scrub versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US. This exfoliator is fo

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Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Scrub Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Detailed comparison of Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Scrub versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US. This exfoliator is formulated around Cellulose to control oil. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. No key ingredients Water Cocamidopropyl Betaine Glycerin Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Decyl Glucoside Cellulose Sodium Chloride Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Phenoxyethanol Caprylyl Glycol PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate Sodium Hydroxide Parfum 1,2-Hexanediol Butylene Glycol PEG-16 Soy Sterol Tropolone Glycine Soja Protein Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Decyl Glucoside, Cellulose, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, PEG-16 Soy Sterol, Tropolone, Glycine Soja Protein 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 Be the first to review 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!