Avène Cleanance Comedomed Cream Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Avène Cleanance Comedomed Cream Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Detailed comparison of Avène Cleanance Comedomed Cream Europe versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US. This moisturizer is formulated around Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract to reduce redness. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. Water Isopropyl Alcohol PEG-6 Glycerin Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract Silica Polyacrylate-13 Polyisobutene Polysorbate 20 Sorbitan Isostearate Water, Isopropyl Alcohol, PEG-6, Glycerin, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Silica, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate Methylpropanediol Butylene Glycol Salicylic Acid Camellia Oleifera Leaf Sodium Hydroxide Tetrasodium EDTA Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Oleifera Leaf, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Polysorbate 20 is a gentle, water-soluble emulsifier and mild surfactant. It stops oil and water from separating to keep your formulas blended and stable. It also acts as a mild penetration enhancer by helping active ingredients absorb slightly better. The common safety discussion around this ingredient involves a manufacturing byproduct called 1,4-dioxane. Trace amounts can form during production but the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has concluded that levels at/below 10 ppm in finished products are safe (commercial products consistently fall within acceptable margins). True allergic reactions are uncommon and the CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics. Because it is derived from lauric acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. 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!