Comparison between Paula's Choice 6 % Mandelic Acid + 2 % Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant vs. Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0

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Ingredients in both products 3
Components only in Paula's Choice 6 % Mandelic Acid + 2 % Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant 21
Water, 2, 3-Butanediol (Humectant/​solvent), Mandelic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide and 16 more. Show.
Uniqueness: 87.5%
Components only in Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0 43
Uniqueness: 93.5%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Methylpropanediol
2
2
2
Tromethamine
3
3-Butanediol (Humectant/​solvent)
3
Lactic Acid
4
Mandelic Acid
4
Alcohol Denatured
5
Lactic Acid
5
1,2-Hexanediol
6
Sodium Hydroxide
6
Panthenol
7
Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Wax
7
Glycereth-26
8
Akebia Quinata (Chocolate Vine) Stem Extract (Plant Extract/​antioxidant)
8
Salicylic 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, Antiseptic, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating
Effects unique for 6 % Mandelic Acid + 2 % Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant:
Antifungal
Effects unique for Zero Pore Pads 2.0:
Pore Shrinking, Anti-aging, Elasticity improvement, Deodorant, Tones up skin, Protection, Anti dandruff, Hair strengthening, Hair gloss, Hair follicle nutrition
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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
23 out of 46
50%
chemical
15 out of 46
33%

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: 8Negative: 1
1,2-Hexanediol#5Panthenol#6Betaine#10Glycerin#14Allantoin#15Butylene Glycol#18Sodium Hyaluronate#19Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract#42Alcohol Denatured#4
Oily skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#8Allantoin#15Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#27Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract#30
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 8
Allantoin#15Lactic Acid#3Salicylic Acid#8Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil#25Eucalyptus Globulus#26Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#27Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract#30Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract#32Limonene#46

Detailed view

Paula's Choice 6 % Mandelic Acid + 2 % Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant vs. Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0
Position 1

#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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#1Methylpropanediol

Origin: No information
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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