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Danné Montague-King (DMK) Beta Gel Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Danné Montague-King (DMK) Beta Gel Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Detailed comparison of Danné Montague-King (DMK) Beta Gel versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US. This calming serum is formulated around

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Danné Montague-King (DMK) Beta Gel Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Detailed comparison of Danné Montague-King (DMK) Beta Gel versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US. This calming serum is formulated around Beta-Glucan and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. Water Glyceryl Polymethacrylate Glycerin Methyl Gluceth-20 Caprylyl Glycol Beta-Glucan Carbomer Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil Polysorbate 20 Dimethicone Butylene Glycol Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Tocopherol Curcuma Longa Root Extract Matricaria Recutita Flower Oil Potassium Sorbate Chloroxylenol Water, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Caprylyl Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Carbomer, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Polysorbate 20, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tocopherol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Matricaria Recutita Flower Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Chloroxylenol Methylpropanediol Salicylic Acid Camellia Oleifera Leaf Sodium Hydroxide 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. 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!