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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus PURITO Oat-In Calming Gel Cream

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus PURITO Oat-In Calming Gel Cream Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant EU versus PURITO Oat-In Calming Gel Cream. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated aroun

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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus PURITO Oat-In Calming Gel Cream Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant EU versus PURITO Oat-In Calming Gel Cream. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. This calming moisturizer is formulated around Avena Sativa Seed Water and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate to calm redness and hydrate skin. No concerns Water Methylpropanediol Butylene Glycol Salicylic Acid Polysorbate 20 Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract Sodium Hydroxide Tetrasodium EDTA Phenoxyethanol Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol Avena Sativa Seed Water 77% Glycerin 2,3-Butanediol 1,2-Hexanediol Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Squalane Hydroxyacetophenone Carbomer Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Panthenol Tromethamine Ethylhexylglycerin Inulin Lauryl Carbamate Sodium Surfactin Beta-Glucan Avena Sativa Seed Water 77%, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 2,3-Butanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Squalane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sodium Surfactin, Beta-Glucan 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. 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!