Paula's Choice 0.5% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ Global Acne Treatment

Paula's Choice 0.5% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ Global Acne Treatment Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice 0.5% BHA Liquid Exfoliant versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ Global Acne Treatment. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. This acne treatment is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to clear breakouts and balance excess oil. Water Methylpropanediol Butylene Glycol Salicylic Acid 0.5% Polysorbate 20 Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract Sodium Hydroxide Tetrasodium EDTA Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid 0.5%, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA Glycerin Dimethicone Isocetyl Stearate Niacinamide Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate Silica Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Poloxamer 338 Polysorbate 80 Mannose Xanthan Gum Zinc PCA Isohexadecane 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Caprylyl Glycol Piroctone Olamine Myristyl Myristate Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer Sorbitan Oleate Disodium EDTA Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Vitreoscilla Ferment Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate Glyceryl Stearate Se Parfum Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isocetyl Stearate, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Silica, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Poloxamer 338, Polysorbate 80, Mannose, Xanthan Gum, Zinc PCA, Isohexadecane, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Piroctone Olamine, Myristyl Myristate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Parfum 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. 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. 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!