Starface Star Wash + Salicylic Acid Gentle Foaming Cleanser Versus Paula's Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser

Starface Star Wash + Salicylic Acid Gentle Foaming Cleanser Versus Paula's Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser Detailed comparison of Starface Star Wash + Salicylic Acid Gentle Foaming Cleanser versus Paula's Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser. This salicylic acid foaming cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores. This salicylic acid gel cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores. Water Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate Acrylates Copolymer Glycerin Lauramidopropyl Betaine Gluconolactone Sodium Chloride Sodium Benzoate Salicylic Acid Sodium Phytate Sodium Hydroxide Hyaluronic Acid Calcium Silicate Mica Calcium Gluconate Tin Oxide CI 77510 Titanium Dioxide Water, Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Gluconolactone, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hyaluronic Acid, Calcium Silicate, Mica, Calcium Gluconate, Tin Oxide, CI 77510, Titanium Dioxide Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate Sodium Laureth Sulfate Arginine Butylene Glycol PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate Panthenol Disodium EDTA Citric Acid PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Sodium Citrate Phenoxyethanol Caprylyl Glycol Chlorphenesin Salicylic Acid, Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Glycerin, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Arginine, Butylene Glycol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity. Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine. Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation. Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts. Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive. Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product. It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing this ingredient into your routine. While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, it’s still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin. If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here. 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!