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up&up Daily Facial Cleanser Versus Paula's Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser

up&up Daily Facial Cleanser Versus Paula's Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser Detailed comparison of up&up Daily Facial Cleanser versus Paula's Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser. This mild gel cleanser is mild enough to cleanse without leaving skin fe

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up&up Daily Facial Cleanser Versus Paula's Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser Detailed comparison of up&up Daily Facial Cleanser versus Paula's Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser. This mild gel cleanser is mild enough to cleanse without leaving skin feeling tight or stripped. This salicylic acid gel cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores. No key ingredients Water Glycerin PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate Butylene Glycol Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate Cocamidopropyl Betaine Phenoxyethanol Parfum Panthenol PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Disodium EDTA Ethylhexylglycerin Water, Glycerin, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Panthenol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin Salicylic Acid Sodium Laureth Sulfate Arginine Citric Acid Sodium Citrate 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 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. We don't have a description for Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer yet. 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. 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 concentrations and minimal dermal absorption. You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%. 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. Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair. There are two forms of panthenol: D and L. D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol. Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons): Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated. This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds. Once oxid