Comparison between Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant vs. Paula's Choice 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment

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Ingredients in both products 14
Components only in Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant 11
Cetyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/​vp Copolymer⁠, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sorbitan Stearate and 6 more. Show.
Uniqueness: 44.0%
Components only in Paula's Choice 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment 38
Uniqueness: 73.1%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Butylene Glycol
2
Dimethicone
3
Polysorbate-20
3
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
4
Cetyl Alcohol
4
Isononyl Isononanoate
5
Salicylic Acid
5
Butylene Glycol
6
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/​vp Copolymer⁠
6
Bakuchiol
7
Cyclopentasiloxane
7
Arachidyl Alcohol
8
Sorbitan Stearate
8
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Tones up skin, Regeneration, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection
Effects unique for Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant:
Acne fighting, Antifungal, Anticellulite, Antiviral, Hair strengthening, Hair growth stimulating
Effects unique for 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment:
Anti dandruff
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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
10 out of 25
40%
chemical
14 out of 25
56%
natural
14 out of 52
27%
chemical
34 out of 52
65%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#2Allantoin#11Glycerin#12
Oily skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#5Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#9Allantoin#11Lauric Acid#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#11Salicylic Acid#5
Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#5Glycerin#11Sodium Hyaluronate#21Allantoin#29
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#29Glyceryl Stearate SE#13
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Allantoin#29Retinol (Vitamin A)#17Benzoic Acid#51

Detailed view

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant vs. Paula's Choice 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment
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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