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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Liquid

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Liquid Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US versus Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Liquid. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicy

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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Liquid Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US versus Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Liquid. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. This barrier-repair toner is formulated around Panthenol and Centella Asiatica Extract to strengthen the skin barrier and 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 Dipropylene Glycol Alcohol Betaine Propanediol Glycosyl Trehalose 1,2-Hexanediol Erythritol Pentylene Glycol Glycerin Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Triethylhexanoin Diphenyl Dimethicone Panthenol Hydrogenated Lecithin Centella Asiatica Extract Ficus Carica Fruit Extract Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Curcuma Longa Root Extract Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Corallina Officinalis Extract Pyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract Carbomer Cellulose Gum Sucrose Distearate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Ethylhexylglycerin Disodium EDTA Glyceryl Polymethacrylate Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil C12-14 Pareth-12 Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil Dextrin Glyceryl Stearate Sodium Hyaluronate Salvia Officinalis Oil Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil Cholesterol Ceramide EOP Ceramide AP Ceramide As Ceramide Ns Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol, Betaine, Propanediol, Glycosyl Trehalose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Erythritol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethylhexanoin, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Pyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract, Carbomer, Cellulose Gum, Sucrose Distearate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylpropanediol, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, C12-14 Pareth-12, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Dextrin, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Cholesterol, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns Be the first to review 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. Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster. Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid. 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!