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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant Versus COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant Versus COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant versus COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence. This pore-care exfoliator is f

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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant Versus COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant versus COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence. This pore-care exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Phytosphingosine to refine the look of pores and refine skin texture. This hydrating essence is formulated around Snail Secretion Filtrate and Allantoin to hydrate skin and calm redness. No concerns 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 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 Snail Secretion Filtrate Betaine 1,2-Hexanediol Sodium Polyacrylate Phenoxyethanol Sodium Hyaluronate Allantoin Ethyl Hexanediol Carbomer Panthenol Arginine Snail Secretion Filtrate, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Ethyl Hexanediol, Carbomer, Panthenol, Arginine, Water 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. 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!