Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US versus Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner. 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 Linoleic Acid and Phospholipids 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 Cyclopentasiloxane Glycerin Glycereth-26 Dimethiconol Linoleic Acid Oleic Acid Linolenic Acid Phospholipids Carnosine Epigallocatechin Gallate Genistein Sodium Hyaluronate Sphingolipids Ferulic Acid Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Acetyl Glucosamine Quercetin Oenothera Biennis Oil Beta Vulgaris Root Extract Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract Lecithin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydrogenated Lecithin Palmitic Acid Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Xanthan Gum Laureth-23 Laureth-4 Aminomethyl Propanol Disodium EDTA Sodium Benzoate Ethylhexylglycerin Phenoxyethanol Chlorphenesin Benzoic Acid Sorbic Acid Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Polysorbate 20, Dimethiconol, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Phospholipids, Carnosine, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Genistein, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sphingolipids, Ferulic Acid, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Quercetin, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract, Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid 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. Polysorbate 20 is a gentle, water-soluble emulsifier and mild surfactant. It stops oil and water from separating to keep your formulas blended and stable. It also acts as a mild penetration enhancer by helping active ingredients absorb slightly better. The common safety discussion around this ingredient involves a manufacturing byproduct called 1,4-dioxane. Trace amounts can form during production but the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has concluded that levels at/below 10 ppm in finished products are safe (commercial products consistently fall within acceptable margins). True allergic reactions are uncommon and the CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics. Because it is derived from lauric acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. 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!