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Boots Skin Clear 2 Hour Spot Gel Versus PCA Skin Acne Gel

Boots Skin Clear 2 Hour Spot Gel Versus PCA Skin Acne Gel Detailed comparison of Boots Skin Clear 2 Hour Spot Gel versus PCA Skin Acne Gel. This acne treatment is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and refine the look of pores. This acne treat

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Boots Skin Clear 2 Hour Spot Gel Versus PCA Skin Acne Gel Detailed comparison of Boots Skin Clear 2 Hour Spot Gel versus PCA Skin Acne Gel. This acne treatment is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and refine the look of pores. This acne treatment is formulated around Lactic Acid and Azelaic Acid to clear breakouts and fade the look of dark spots. Water Alcohol Denat. Butylene Glycol Salicylic Acid Sodium Citrate Hydroxyethylcellulose Xanthan Gum Ammonium Glycyrrhizate Water, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate Sd Alcohol 40-B Hamamelis Virginiana Water Lactic Acid Azelaic Acid Kojic Acid Phenylethyl Resorcinol Glutathione Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract BHT Sd Alcohol 40-B, Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Kojic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Glutathione, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, BHT 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. Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure. This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product. This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients. 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!