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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US versus Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum Sweden. This smoothing exfoliator is formulate

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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US versus Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum Sweden. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. This brightening serum is formulated around Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking 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 Alcohol Denat. Glycerin Octocrylene Isopropyl Palmitate Cetearyl Isononanoate Distarch Phosphate Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Sodium Hyaluronate Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract Tocopherol Glucosylrutin Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Glyceryl Stearate Sodium Polyacrylate Dimethicone Isoquercitrin Citric Acid Sodium Chloride Trisodium EDTA Caprylyl Glycol Phenoxyethanol Parfum Water, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Distarch Phosphate, Methylpropanediol, Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Tocopherol, Glucosylrutin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Isoquercitrin, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Trisodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum 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!