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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Detailed comparison of La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfol

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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Detailed comparison of La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US. This acne treatment is formulated around Benzoyl Peroxide and Capryloyl Salicylic Acid 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. Benzoyl Peroxide 5.5% Water Isostearyl Alcohol Glycerin Pentylene Glycol Silica Carbomer Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Potassium Hydroxide Tocopheryl Acetate Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Disodium EDTA Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Benzoyl Peroxide 5.5%, Water, Isostearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Silica, Carbomer, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Methylpropanediol Butylene Glycol Salicylic Acid Polysorbate 20 Camellia Oleifera Leaf Sodium Hydroxide Tetrasodium EDTA Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Oleifera Leaf, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 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!