Comparison between Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Liquid Exfoliant vs. Thayers Blemish Clearing Toner

Paula's Choice

SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Thayers

Blemish Clearing Toner

- 8 components -

- 13 components -

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Ingredients in both products 2

Water, Salicylic Acid

Components only in Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Liquid Exfoliant 6

Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate-20, Camellia Oleifera (Tea-Oil Camellia) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide and 1 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 75.0%

Components only in Thayers Blemish Clearing Toner 11

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil, Glycerin and 6 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 84.6%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Salicylic Acid

Methylpropanediol

Water

Butylene Glycol

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract

Salicylic Acid

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Polysorbate-20

Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil

Camellia Oleifera (Tea-Oil Camellia) Leaf Extract

Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil

Sodium Hydroxide

Glycerin

Tetrasodium EDTA

Decyl Glucoside

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: , Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing, Antiseptic

Effects unique for SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Liquid Exfoliant:

Nutrifying, Hair protection

Effects unique for Blemish Clearing Toner:

Antioxidant, UV Protection, Lightening, Lifting, Healing, Deodorant, Tones up skin, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair growth stimulating

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

2 out of 8

25%

chemical

5 out of 8

63%

natural

7 out of 13

54%

chemical

4 out of 13

31%

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: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#7

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract^#3

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 3

Salicylic Acid^#1Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil^#5Citric Acid^#10

Detailed view

Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Liquid Exfoliant vs. Thayers Blemish Clearing Toner

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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#1Salicylic Acid (2%)

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative

Cleansing

Acne fighting

Soothing

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for oily skin

Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.