Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant Versus Oxecure Acne Clear Powder Mud

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant Versus Oxecure Acne Clear Powder Mud Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant versus Oxecure Acne Clear Powder Mud. This pore-care exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Phytosphingosine to refine the look of pores and refine skin texture. This acne treatment is formulated around Kaolin and Zinc Oxide to clear breakouts and balance excess oil. 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 Kaolin Titanium Dioxide Zinc Oxide Bentonite Dipropylene Glycol Isononyl Isononanoate PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate Alcohol Denat. Ethoxydiglycol Glycerin Ethylhexyl Palmitate Polysorbate 60 Cetearyl Alcohol Glyceryl Stearate Dimethicone PEG-100 Stearate Phenoxyethanol Ceteth-10 Phosphate Dicetyl Phosphate Camphor Chlorphenesin Disodium EDTA CI 77491 Niacinamide Tocopheryl Acetate Zinc PCA Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Maltodextrin BHT Polysorbate 80 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid Sebacic Acid 1,10-Decanediol Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Ethylhexylglycerin Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Fucus Vesiculosus Extract Isomerized Safflower Acid Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 Ascorbic Acid Beeswax Benzalkonium Chloride Palmitic Acid Silica Zinc Sulfate Water, Kaolin, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Bentonite, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Alcohol Denat., Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polysorbate 60, Salicylic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Camphor, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, CI 77491, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc PCA, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Maltodextrin, BHT, Polysorbate 80, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Sebacic Acid, 1,10-Decanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Isomerized Safflower Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Ascorbic Acid, Beeswax, Benzalkonium Chloride, Palmitic Acid, Silica, Zinc Sulfate 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. Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation. Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts. Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive. Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product. It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing this ingredient into your routine. While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, it’s still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin. If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here. 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!