Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Kate Somerville Liquid ExfoliKate® Triple Acid Resurfacing Treatment

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Kate Somerville Liquid ExfoliKate® Triple Acid Resurfacing Treatment Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US versus Kate Somerville Liquid ExfoliKate® Triple Acid Resurfacing Treatment. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. This smoothing treatment is formulated around Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid to refine skin texture 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 Pelargonium Graveolens Flower/Leaf/Stem Water Lactic Acid Glycolic Acid Propanediol Phytic Acid Glycerin Papain Boswellia Serrata Extract Mel Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Aspalathus Linearis Extract Bromelain Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract Tetrapeptide-14 Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate 1,2-Hexanediol Citric Acid Malic Acid Tartaric Acid Caprylhydroxamic Acid Phenoxyethanol Sodium Benzoate Maltodextrin Citronellol Geraniol Linalool Water, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycolic Acid, Propanediol, Phytic Acid, Glycerin, Papain, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Mel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Bromelain, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Tetrapeptide-14, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Maltodextrin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool 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. Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective. In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline. Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated. "Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic. 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!