To Do List Cleansing Water Versus Paula's Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser

To Do List Cleansing Water Versus Paula's Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser Detailed comparison of To Do List Cleansing Water versus Paula's Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser. This mild micellar cleanser is made to cleanse while calming and soothing your skin. This salicylic acid gel cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores. Water Dipropylene Glycol PEG-7 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract Orchid Extract Pelargonium Graveolens Extract Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract Salvia Officinalis Extract Sodium Citrate Disodium EDTA Ethylhexylglycerin Citric Acid Butylene Glycol 1,2-Hexanediol Caprylyl Glycol Phenoxyethanol Water, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-7 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Orchid Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol Salicylic Acid Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer Glycerin PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate Sodium Laureth Sulfate Arginine Panthenol PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil 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 Be the first to review 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. Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created. Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin. Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on). Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air. This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with: On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it. One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin). Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concent