Beautycounter Reflect Effect Overnight Resurfacing Peel Versus Paula's Choice RESIST Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA

Beautycounter Reflect Effect Overnight Resurfacing Peel Versus Paula's Choice RESIST Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA Detailed comparison of Beautycounter Reflect Effect Overnight Resurfacing Peel versus Paula's Choice RESIST Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA. This smoothing treatment is formulated around Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin. This smoothing treatment is formulated around Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid to refine skin texture and soften the look of wrinkles. Water Triheptanoin Glycerin Lactic Acid Glycolic Acid Pentylene Glycol Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer Sodium Hydroxide Diheptyl Succinate Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Citric Acid Linoleic Acid Malic Acid Salicylic Acid Hydroxystearic Acid Linolenic Acid Phytic Acid Ascorbic Acid Gluconic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Tartaric Acid Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil Vernonia Appendiculata Leaf Extract Cetearyl Alcohol Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil Tocopherol Arachidyl Alcohol Arginine Coco-Glucoside Behenyl Alcohol Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil Arachidyl Glucoside Xanthan Gum Acacia Senegal Gum Phenoxyethanol Limonene Linalool Citral Water, Triheptanoin, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Diheptyl Succinate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Citric Acid, Linoleic Acid, Malic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxystearic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Phytic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Gluconic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tartaric Acid, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Vernonia Appendiculata Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Tocopherol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arginine, Coco-Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Arachidyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral Butylene Glycol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Ceramide Ng Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Punica Granatum Extract Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract Camellia Oleifera Leaf Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Peucedanum Graveolens Extract Allantoin Adenosine Hydrogenated Lecithin Bisabolol Polyquaternium-10 Carbomer Polysorbate 20 Sodium Bicarbonate Aminomethyl Propanol Benzyl Alcohol Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ceramide Ng, Salicylic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Peucedanum Graveolens Extract, Allantoin, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Bisabolol, Polyquaternium-10, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Hydroxide, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity. Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine. Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) with tons of research backing its benefits. It is found naturally in sugar cane but the form used in skincare is usually synthetic for purity and stability. Glycolic acid removes the top layer of dead skin cells to allow newer and fresher ones to emerge. AHAs work by breaking down the structural “glue” that holds old skin cells in place. When that buildup is gone, your skin can renew itself more efficiently. Research also shows glycolic acid stimulates collagen production, helping to firm and thicken the skin over time. This is one of its biggest advantages over other AHAs. Overall, glycolic acid helps with: Fun fact: Glycolic acid boosts skin hydration by helping it produce molecules that increase hyaluronic acid naturally. To work best, glycolic acid products should have a pH between 3-4 (that’s where exfoliation is most effective but still gentle on skin). The pH and concentration of a product are key to its effectiveness: It is normal to feel a slight stinging sensation when using glycolic acid. This usually fades as your skin adjusts. Because glycolic acid has the smallest molecular size in the AHA family, it can penetrate deeper, which enhances its effectiveness but also makes it more likely to irritate sensitive skin. If your skin is very sensitive or prone to rosacea, glycolic acid may be too strong; in that case, try milder options like lactic acid or a PHA instead. Recent studies suggest glycolic acid might even help protect against UV damage. But don’t skip sunscreen! Freshly exfoliated skin is more sensitive to the sun. Glycolic acid is a skincare superstar. It smooths, brightens, hydrates, and firms the skin. Unless you’re highly sensitive, it’s well worth adding to your routine. Read more about some other popular AHA's here: Lactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still hig