DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum Versus Paula's Choice 8% AHA Lotion Exfoliant

DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum Versus Paula's Choice 8% AHA Lotion Exfoliant Detailed comparison of DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum versus Paula's Choice 8% AHA Lotion Exfoliant. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Lactic Acid and Gluconolactone to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Glycolic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin. Water Lactic Acid Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Glycerin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Hydrogenated Soybean Oil Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Sodium Hydroxide Beheneth-5 Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate Citrus Grandis Peel Oil Sodium Acrylates Copolymer Phenoxyethanol Sclerotium Gum Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Gluconolactone Mandelic Acid Bisabolol Tocopheryl Acetate Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Phospholipids Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract Allantoin Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Ethylhexylglycerin Lactobionic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Disodium EDTA Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate C15-23 Alkane Water, Lactic Acid, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Beheneth-5, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sclerotium Gum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Gluconolactone, Mandelic Acid, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phospholipids, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Allantoin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactobionic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, C15-23 Alkane Glycolic Acid Dimethicone Behenyl Alcohol Undecane Arachidyl Alcohol Stearyl Alcohol Cetyl Alcohol Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Arctium Lappa Seed Oil Panthenol Tridecane Hydrogenated Polydecene Tocopherol Chlorphenesin Benzoic Acid Sorbic Acid Water, Glycolic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Beheneth-5, Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Undecane, Arachidyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Phospholipids, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Arctium Lappa Seed Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Tridecane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sclerotium Gum, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol 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. Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics. Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity. Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation. It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh. Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated. This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%. Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating. Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism. We don't have a description for Beheneth-5 yet. Bisabolol is a gentle skin conditioner, antioxidant, and soothing ingredient. It's primary claim to fame is soothing and research shows topically applied bisabolol can quiet the chemical messengers that cause your skin to become inflamed, helping to sooth any irritation. A clinical study found that applying 0.5% bisabolol daily for 8 weeks produced an average 9% decrease in skin pigmentation. Researchers found it can also suppress the process that leads to excess melanin production in skin. In vitro studies found that bisabolol combined with propylene glycol significantly increased skin permeability by increasing lipid fluidity in the stratum corneum. You'll likely see use concentrations quite low, usually 0.1-0.2%. Overall, this is a well-tolerated ingredient that works well in formulas designed for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s fi