Comparison between Murad Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum vs. Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 3
Components only in Murad Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum 31
Uniqueness: 91.2%
Components only in Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Liquid Exfoliant 5
Uniqueness: 62.5%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Resorcinol
1
Water
2
Tranexamic Acid
2
Methylpropanediol
3
Glycolic Acid
3
Butylene Glycol
4
Water
4
Salicylic Acid
5
Alcohol Denatured
5
Polysorbate-20
6
Glycolic Acid
6
Camellia Oleifera (Tea-Oil Camellia) Leaf Extract
7
Butylene Glycol
7
Sodium Hydroxide
8
Glycerin
8
Tetrasodium EDTA
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Positive Effects

Find out what good effects the product has
Both products provide the following effects: , Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Antiseptic, Hair protection
Effects unique for Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum:
Antioxidant, UV Protection, Pore Shrinking, Anti-aging, Lightening, Regeneration, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair volumizing, Hair gloss, Hair growth stimulating, Hair follicle nutrition
Effects unique for SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Liquid Exfoliant:
Acne fighting, Nutrifying
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ECO Metrics

Find out how eco-friendly the components are
Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
10 out of 34
29%
chemical
19 out of 34
56%
natural
2 out of 8
25%
chemical
5 out of 8
63%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 1
Butylene Glycol#7Glycerin#8Betaine#19Allantoin#22Alcohol Denatured#5
Oily skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#3Glycolic Acid#6Allantoin#22
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 4
Allantoin#22Glycolic Acid#3Glycolic Acid#6Limonene#31Linalool#33
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#3
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#4
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#4

Detailed view

Murad Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum vs. Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Position 1

#1Resorcinol

Origin: chemical
Role: Antiacne agent, Fragrance ingredient, Hair colorant, Masking
Antiseptic
EWG Rating [ 7 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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