Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Anua BHA 2% + Ceramides Gentle Exfoliating Toner

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Anua BHA 2% + Ceramides Gentle Exfoliating Toner Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US versus Anua BHA 2% + Ceramides Gentle Exfoliating Toner. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Centella Asiatica Extract to refine skin texture and strengthen the skin barrier. Water 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 Dipropylene Glycol 1,2-Hexanediol C12-14 Alketh-12 Octyldodeceth-16 Pentylene Glycol Salix Alba Bark Extract Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Ficus Carica Fruit Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract Pueraria Lobata Root Extract Hydrogenated Lecithin Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Citrate Glycerin Ethylhexylglycerin Citric Acid Xanthan Gum Disodium EDTA Panthenol Tocopherol Ceramide NP Zinc Sulfate Triethylhexanoin Cholesterol Glyceryl Stearate Hydrogenated Polydecene Cetearyl Alcohol Potassium C11-15 Alkyl Phosphate Ceramide Ng Phytosphingosine Dimethicone Ceramide As Ceramide AP Ceramide Ns Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Potassium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Glycine Glutamic Acid Glutamine Lysine Leucine Methionine Valine Serine Cysteine Citrulline Asparagine Aspartic Acid Isoleucine Alanine Arginine Ornithine Taurine Tyrosine Threonine Tryptophan Phenylalanine Proline Histidine Ceramide EOP Water, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salicylic Acid, C12-14 Alketh-12, Octyldodeceth-16, Pentylene Glycol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Zinc Sulfate, Triethylhexanoin, Cholesterol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium C11-15 Alkyl Phosphate, Ceramide Ng, Phytosphingosine, Dimethicone, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ns, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Glutamine, Lysine, Leucine, Methionine, Valine, Serine, Cysteine, Citrulline, Asparagine, Aspartic Acid, Isoleucine, Alanine, Arginine, Ornithine, Taurine, Tyrosine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Phenylalanine, Proline, Histidine, Ceramide EOP 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!