Comparison between Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Liquid Exfoliant vs. The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
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Ingredients in both products 3
Components only in Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Liquid Exfoliant 5
Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Oleifera (Tea-Oil Camellia) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA
Uniqueness: 62.5%
Components only in The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 11
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid and 6 more.
Uniqueness: 78.6%
Face to Face
Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Methylpropanediol
2
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
3
Butylene Glycol
3
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
4
Salicylic Acid
4
Salicylic Acid
5
Polysorbate-20
5
Dimethyl Isosorbide
6
Camellia Oleifera (Tea-Oil Camellia) Leaf Extract
6
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
7
Sodium Hydroxide
7
Citric Acid
8
Tetrasodium EDTA
8
Polysorbate-20
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Positive Effects
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Both products provide the following effects: , Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Soothing, Nutrifying, Antiseptic
Effects unique for SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Liquid Exfoliant:
Softening, Hair protectionEffects unique for Salicylic Acid 2% Solution:
Antioxidant, Lightening, Lifting, Antifungal, Hair structure improvement, Hair growth stimulating-- Show more --
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
4 out of 14
29%
chemical
9 out of 14
64%
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
1,2-Hexanediol#13
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#4
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Salicylic Acid#4Citric Acid#7
Detailed view
Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Liquid Exfoliant vs. The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
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.
