COSRX One Step Original Clear Pad Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

COSRX One Step Original Clear Pad Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Detailed comparison of COSRX One Step Original Clear Pad versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US. This acne toner pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Salix Alba Bark Water and Betaine Salicylate to clear breakouts and balance excess oil. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. Salix Alba Bark Water Butylene Glycol Glycerin Betaine Salicylate 1,2-Hexanediol Arginine PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Panthenol Allantoin Ethyl Hexanediol Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hyaluronate Salix Alba Bark Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine Salicylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Allantoin, Ethyl Hexanediol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate Water 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.