Comparison between Perrigo Ammonium Lactate Lotion 12% vs. Paula's Choice Skin Revealing Body Lotion 10% AHA

Find out which product is better for your skin.

14 Ingredients 23

1
Water
1
Water
2
Ammonium Lactate
2
Glycolic Acid
3
(Light) Mineral Oil
3
Cyclopentasiloxane
4
Glyceryl Stearate SE
4
Dimethicone
5
PEG-100 Stearate
5
Glycerin
6
Propylene Glycol
6
Glyceryl Stearate SE
7
PEG-40 Stearate
7
Cetyl Alcohol
8
Glycerin
8
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Uniqueness9 out of 14
64.3%
Uniqueness18 out of 23
78.3%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
4 out of 14
29%
chemical
9 out of 14
64%
natural
10 out of 23
43%
chemical
12 out of 23
52%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#6Glycerin#8
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Glyceryl Stearate SE#4Laureth-4#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#5Butylene Glycol#16Allantoin#17Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#18Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract#19
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 2
Glycolic Acid#2Allantoin#17Glyceryl Stearate SE#6Stearic Acid#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Allantoin#17Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#18Glycolic Acid#2

Detailed view

Perrigo Ammonium Lactate Lotion 12% vs. Paula's Choice Skin Revealing Body Lotion 10% AHA
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.

Position 2

#2Ammonium Lactate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Exfoliant, Humectant, Keratolytic
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#2Glycolic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Buffering agent, Exfoliant
Cleansing
Exfoliating
Anti-aging
Lightening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Glycolic Acid is the most researched AHA with proven efficiency and it’s a super powerful component. It’s a great exfoliator, meaning it helps to remove dead skin cells preventing bacterial growth, and make your skin look fresh and smooth. It helps to remove dark spots and areas, making skin tone even. But the most serious reason for using this component is that it helps to produce collagen, which is very important for keeping your skin healthy. This is what makes Glycolic Acid so special. Pay attention, that using any AHA makes your skin more UV sensitive. It’s very important to use good sunscreen after applying AHA.

It's an exfoliator, meaning it increases UV sensitivity of your skin. That's why it's very important to use sunscreen after it.
Position 3

#3(Light) Mineral Oil

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#3Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Protection
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

Position 4

#4Glyceryl Stearate SE

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.

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#4Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

Position 5

#5PEG-100 Stearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
PEG
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Peg-100 Stearate is a good emulsifier that makes the ingredients mix nicely. It also makes the skin soft and moisturized. Peg-100 Stearate is also known for its cleansing effect. CIR Expert Panel marked this ingredient as safe.

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#5Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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