Comparison between Paula's Choice 6 % Mandelic Acid + 2 % Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant vs. IS Clinical Active Peel System

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Ingredients in both products 7
Components only in Paula's Choice 6 % Mandelic Acid + 2 % Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant 17
2, 3-Butanediol (Humectant/​solvent), Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide and 12 more. Show.
Uniqueness: 70.8%
Components only in IS Clinical Active Peel System 43
Uniqueness: 79.6%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
2
2
Alcohol Denatured
3
3-Butanediol (Humectant/​solvent)
3
Propanediol
4
Mandelic Acid
4
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract
5
Lactic Acid
5
Extrait De Canne à Sucre
6
Sodium Hydroxide
6
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
7
Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Wax
7
Pentylene Glycol
8
Akebia Quinata (Chocolate Vine) Stem Extract (Plant Extract/​antioxidant)
8
Citric Acid
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing, Lightening, Lifting, Healing, Rejuvenation, Antifungal, Antiseptic, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating
Effects unique for 6 % Mandelic Acid + 2 % Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant:
No unique effects found
Effects unique for Active Peel System:
UV Protection, Anti-aging, Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Anticellulite, Antiviral, Tones up skin, Protection, Anti dandruff, Hair strengthening, Hair gloss
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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
8 out of 24
33%
chemical
11 out of 24
46%
natural
25 out of 54
46%
chemical
22 out of 54
41%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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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
Dry skin
Positive: 7Negative: 1
1,2-Hexanediol#19Butylene Glycol#28Glycerin#30Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#37Sodium PCA#391,2-Hexanediol#47Sodium Lactate#50Alcohol Denatured#2
Oily skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water#6Salicylic Acid#9Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract#14Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#15Menthol#21
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 5
Citric Acid#8Salicylic Acid#9Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract#13Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract#14Menthol#21

Detailed view

Paula's Choice 6 % Mandelic Acid + 2 % Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant vs. IS Clinical Active Peel System
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#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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