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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Toner

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Toner Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US versus Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Toner. This smoothing exfoliator is fo

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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Toner Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US versus Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Toner. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. This brightening toner is formulated around Niacinamide to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots. No concerns 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 Niacinamide Glycerin 1,2-Hexanediol Anhydroxylitol Citric Acid Ethylhexylglycerin Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract Pancratium Maritimum Extract Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract Sodium Citrate Tocopherol Tricholoma Matsutake Extract Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Xylitol Xylitylglucoside Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Anhydroxylitol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside 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!