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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US versus Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel. This smooth

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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US versus Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. This moisturizer is formulated around Caffeine and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin. 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 Dimethicone Isododecane Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane Glycerin Laminaria Saccharina Extract Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract Saccharomyces Lysate Extract Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Hordeum Vulgare Extract Helianthus Annuus Seedcake Caffeine Trehalose Sodium Hyaluronate Tocopheryl Acetate Polysilicone-11 Silica Propylene Glycol Dicaprate Oleth-10 Lactobacillus Ferment Laureth-23 Laureth-4 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Carbomer Caprylyl Glycol Hexylene Glycol Tromethamine Disodium EDTA Phenoxyethanol CI 19140 CI 14700 CI 15985 Water, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glycerin, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Caffeine, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysilicone-11, Silica, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Oleth-10, Lactobacillus Ferment, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, CI 19140, CI 14700, CI 15985 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!