Paula's Choice

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant contains 8 ingredients. INCI: Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, and more. We have found comedogenic components, fungal acne feeding components.

Alcohols

Allergens

Butylene Glycol

Comedogenic

Fragrance

Polysorbate 20

Malassezia Feeding

Gluten

Parabens

Silicones

Sulfates

#1 solvent in many skincare and haircare products. Usually, creams contain 40 - 70% of water, while toners and micellar water may have up to 90%. Manufacturers purify and deionize it before putting it into the product to make the formula last longer. As for the benefits, it is neither good nor bad. It's a neutral component itself, but it's a very important part of a product.

Water

Methylpropanediol

It's a very popular solvent and viscosity controller. It also helps the components to absorb deeper into the skin and it is a humectant. It's considered to be safe and it is even used in food!

Salicylic Acid

Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract

Sodium Hydroxide

Tetrasodium EDTA

AHA (Alphahydroxy Acid)

Antioxidants

BHA (Betahydroxy acid)

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid

Niacinamide

PHA (Polyhydroxy acid)

Retinoids

Vitamins

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antiseptic

Moisturising

Softening

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant contains 8 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens, polyethylene glycol (PEG), synthetic fragrances. But we have found: comedogenic components, fungal acne feeding components.

The Ordinary

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution contains 25 ingredients. INCI: Glycolic Acid, Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, and more. We have found fungal acne feeding components.

Glycolic Acid

Aqua (Water)

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

Daucus Carota Sativa Extract

Propanediol

Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Potassium Citrate

Lactic Acid

Tartaric Acid

Citric acid belongs to alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA). It's a good exfoliant. It helps to get rid of dead skin cells and thus to prevent acne. It&rsquo;s not as effective as glycolic or lactic acids but still, it's a nice ingredient in a product.

Citric Acid

Panthenol

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract

One of the best-known humectants. It helps to hydrate skin very fast, but the effect doesn't last too long. That's why some people may feel dryness after 3 - 4 hours and have to re-apply skincare products once again. Works even in low concentrations but becomes very effective at 10 - 40% concentration. It's used in cosmetics for more than 50 years and it is researched very well. A great component to counter dryness!

Glycerin

Pentylene Glycol

Xanthan Gum

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

This component is a preservative that is very often used in a combination with phenoxyethanol to boost the effectiveness. Ethylhexylglycerin also temporarily improves skin condition, making it softer.

Ethylhexylglycerin

1.2-Hexanediol

Caprylyl Glycol

Antioxidant

Healing

Brightening

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution contains 25 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, comedogenic components, Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens, polyethylene glycol (PEG), synthetic fragrances. But we have found: fungal acne feeding components.

Product Comparison

Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

Positive effects

Moisturising

Softening

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antiseptic

Positive effects

Moisturising

Softening

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Healing

Antiseptic

Brightening

Potential hazards

Comedogenic

Malassezia Feeding

Potential hazards

Malassezia Feeding

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

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