SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Detailed comparison of SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) Original versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US. This barrier-repair essence is formulated around Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. 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 Methylpropanediol 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 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!