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SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) Versus Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) Versus Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner Detailed comparison of SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) Original versus Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner US. This barrier-r

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SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) Versus Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner Detailed comparison of SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) Original versus Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner US. This barrier-repair essence is formulated around Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. This pore-care toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Panthenol to refine the look of pores and balance excess oil. No key ingredients Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate Butylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol Water Sodium Benzoate Methylparaben Sorbic Acid Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Benzoate, Methylparaben, Sorbic Acid Glycerin Niacinamide Polysorbate 20 Adenosine Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract Arctium Lappa Seed Oil Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters Sodium PCA Panthenol Sodium Hyaluronate Ceramide NP Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Phytosphingosine Cholesterol Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Oleth-10 Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Caprylyl Glycol Hexylene Glycol Sodium Citrate Xanthan Gum Trisodium EDTA Phenoxyethanol Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 20, Adenosine, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Arctium Lappa Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Oleth-10, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol 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!