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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Exfoliating Astringent Toner Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Exfoliating Astringent Toner Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant Detailed comparison of La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Exfoliating Astringent Toner US versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfolian

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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Exfoliating Astringent Toner Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant Detailed comparison of La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Exfoliating Astringent Toner US versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant. This oil-control toner is formulated around Capryloyl Salicylic Acid to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores. This pore-care exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Phytosphingosine to refine the look of pores and refine skin texture. Water Alcohol Denat. Glycerin Sodium Citrate Propylene Glycol Disodium EDTA Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Citric Acid Parfum Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Parfum Methylpropanediol Butylene Glycol Polysorbate 20 Salicylic Acid Phytosphingosine Hydroxyethylcellulose Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract Epilobium Angustifolium Extract Bisabolol Tetrasodium EDTA Sodium Hydroxide Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Salicylic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Bisabolol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide 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!