Comparison between Paula's Choice Clear Daily Skin Clearing Treatment vs. The Ordinary 2% Salicylic Acid Solution (2022)

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Ingredients in both products 2
Components only in Paula's Choice Clear Daily Skin Clearing Treatment 18
Uniqueness: 90.0%
Components only in The Ordinary 2% Salicylic Acid Solution (2022) 9
Uniqueness: 81.8%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
2
Saccharide Isomerate
3
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
4
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
4
Salicylic Acid
5
Glycerin
5
Hydroxyethylcellulose
6
Cetearyl Alcohol
6
Polysorbate-20
7
Glyceryl Stearate SE
7
Citric Acid
8
Dimethicone
8
Sodium Citrate
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: , Moisturizing, Cleansing, Soothing, Lightening, Antiseptic, Hair conditioning
Effects unique for Clear Daily Skin Clearing Treatment:
Pore Shrinking, Softening, Healing, Regeneration, Protection, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection
Effects unique for 2% Salicylic Acid Solution (2022):
Antioxidant, Acne fighting, Lifting, Nutrifying, Hair growth stimulating
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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
5 out of 20
25%
chemical
11 out of 20
55%
natural
4 out of 11
36%
chemical
7 out of 11
64%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#5Allantoin#13Butylene Glycol#19
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice)#11Allantoin#13Glyceryl Stearate SE#7
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#13
Dry skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#4
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Salicylic Acid#4Citric Acid#7

Detailed view

Paula's Choice Clear Daily Skin Clearing Treatment vs. The Ordinary 2% Salicylic Acid Solution (2022)
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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