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ZO Skin Health Exfoliating Polish Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant

ZO Skin Health Exfoliating Polish Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant Detailed comparison of ZO Skin Health Exfoliating Polish versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Tet

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ZO Skin Health Exfoliating Polish Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant Detailed comparison of ZO Skin Health Exfoliating Polish versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin. This pore-care exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Phytosphingosine to refine the look of pores and refine skin texture. PEG-8 Sodium Bicarbonate Magnesium Oxide Ethoxydiglycol Glycerin Butylene Glycol Oleth-20 Trihydroxystearin Glyceryl Stearate PEG-100 Stearate Paraffinum Liquidum Water Tocopheryl Acetate Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Glycine Soja Sterols Parfum Limonene Linalool Ascorbyl Palmitate Retinyl Palmitate Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Linoleic Acid Phospholipids Phenoxyethanol CI 61565 PEG-8, Sodium Bicarbonate, Magnesium Oxide, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Oleth-20, Trihydroxystearin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Glycine Soja Sterols, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Retinyl Palmitate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Phenoxyethanol, CI 61565 Methylpropanediol Polysorbate 20 Salicylic Acid Phytosphingosine Hydroxyethylcellulose Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract Epilobium Angustifolium Extract Bisabolol Tetrasodium EDTA Sodium Hydroxide Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Salicylic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Bisabolol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide 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!