Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Clinique Exfoliating Scrub

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Clinique Exfoliating Scrub Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US versus Clinique Exfoliating Scrub. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Magnesium Aluminum Silicate and Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and balance excess oil. 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 Glyceryl Stearate Polyethylene Hexylene Glycol Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate Disodium Oleamido Mipa-Sulfosuccinate Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Menthol Stearamidoethyl Diethylamine Oleamide Mipa Trisodium Sulfosuccinate Sodium Sulfate Phenoxyethanol Methylisothiazolinone CI 77891 Ethylhexyl Salicylate Methyl Trimethicone Homosalate Benzophenone-3 Butyloctyl Salicylate Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Octocrylene PEG-100 Stearate Silica Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Dimethicone Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract Plankton Extract Caffeine Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Sucrose Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer C30-38 Olefin/Isopropyl Maleate/Ma Copolymer Cetyl Alcohol Vp/Eicosene Copolymer Ethylhexylglycerin Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer PEG-8 Laurate Sodium Rna Lecithin Propyl Gallate Arginine Ferulate Tocopheryl Acetate Caprylyl Glycol Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate Stearic Acid Xanthan Gum Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid Disodium EDTA Mica Sodium Dehydroacetate Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyethylene, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium Oleamido Mipa-Sulfosuccinate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Salicylic Acid, Menthol, Stearamidoethyl Diethylamine, Oleamide Mipa, Trisodium Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylisothiazolinone, CI 77891, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Methyl Trimethicone, Homosalate, Butylene Glycol, Benzophenone-3, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Octocrylene, PEG-100 Stearate, Silica, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Plankton Extract, Caffeine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sucrose, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, C30-38 Olefin/Isopropyl Maleate/Ma Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, PEG-8 Laurate, Sodium Rna, Lecithin, Propyl Gallate, Arginine Ferulate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Mica, Sodium Dehydroacetate 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!