Comparison between Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Liquid Exfoliant vs. Paula's Choice 6 % Mandelic Acid + 2 % Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant

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Ingredients in both products 3
Components only in Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Liquid Exfoliant 5
Uniqueness: 62.5%
Components only in Paula's Choice 6 % Mandelic Acid + 2 % Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant 21
2, 3-Butanediol (Humectant/​solvent), Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Wax and 16 more. Show.
Uniqueness: 87.5%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Methylpropanediol
2
2
3
Butylene Glycol
3
3-Butanediol (Humectant/​solvent)
4
Salicylic Acid
4
Mandelic Acid
5
Polysorbate-20
5
Lactic Acid
6
Camellia Oleifera (Tea-Oil Camellia) Leaf Extract
6
Sodium Hydroxide
7
Sodium Hydroxide
7
Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Wax
8
Tetrasodium EDTA
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: , Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing, Antiseptic, Hair protection
Effects unique for SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Liquid Exfoliant:
Nutrifying
Effects unique for 6 % Mandelic Acid + 2 % Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant:
Antioxidant, Lightening, Lifting, Healing, Rejuvenation, Antifungal, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, 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
2 out of 8
25%
chemical
5 out of 8
63%
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: 1Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#3
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#4
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#4
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

Detailed view

Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Liquid Exfoliant vs. Paula's Choice 6 % Mandelic Acid + 2 % Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant
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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