Comparison between PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant 2% Salicylic Acid vs. Paula's Choice 6 % Mandelic Acid + 2 % Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant

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Components only in PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant 2% Salicylic Acid 10
Components only in Paula's Choice 6 % Mandelic Acid + 2 % Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant 19
2, 3-Butanediol (Humectant/​solvent), Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide and 14 more. Show all.
Uniqueness: 79.2%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Betaine
1
Water
2
Butylene Glycol
2
2
3
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
3
3-Butanediol (Humectant/​solvent)
4
Glycerin
4
Mandelic Acid
5
Hydroxyacetophenone
5
Lactic Acid
6
Pentylene Glycol
6
Sodium Hydroxide
7
Phenoxyethanol
7
Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Wax
8
Potassium Sorbate
8
Akebia Quinata (Chocolate Vine) Stem Extract (Plant Extract/​antioxidant)
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing, Lightening, Healing, Antifungal, Antiseptic, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair protection
Effects unique for Clarifying Exfoliant 2% Salicylic Acid:
UV Protection, Deodorant, Hair gloss
Effects unique for 6 % Mandelic Acid + 2 % Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant:
Lifting, Rejuvenation, Regeneration, Hair growth stimulating
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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
6 out of 15
40%
chemical
8 out of 15
53%
natural
8 out of 24
33%
chemical
11 out of 24
46%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Betaine#1Butylene Glycol#2Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#3Glycerin#4
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#15
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#3Salicylic Acid#15
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#161,2-Hexanediol#22
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Lactic Acid#5Citric Acid#20
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