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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Truecica Clear Pad

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Truecica Clear Pad Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US versus Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Truecica Clea

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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Truecica Clear Pad Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US versus Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Truecica Clear Pad. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. This acne toner pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Salix Alba Bark Water and Betaine Salicylate to clear breakouts and refine skin texture. 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 Salix Alba Bark Water 85% 1,2-Hexanediol Glycerin Sodium Hyaluronate Betaine Salicylate 0.5% Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract Houttuynia Cordata Extract Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Madecassic Acid Asiaticoside Asiatic Acid Madecassoside Allantoin Panthenol Arginine PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Citric Acid Lactobionic Acid Benzyl Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin Raspberry Ketone Mentha Piperita Oil Salix Alba Bark Water 85%, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine Salicylate 0.5%, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Allantoin, Panthenol, Arginine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citric Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Water, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Mentha Piperita Oil 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!