Comparison between Perrigo Ammonium Lactate Lotion 12% vs. Paula's Choice Weightless Body Treatment With 2% BHA
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14 Ingredients 29
1
Water
1
Water
2
Ammonium Lactate
2
Butylene Glycol (Hydration)
3
(Light) Mineral Oil
3
Cetyl Alcohol (Texture-Enhancing)
4
Glyceryl Stearate SE
4
PPG-14 Butyl Ether (Texture-Enhancing)
5
PEG-100 Stearate
5
Salicylic Acid (Beta Hydroxy Acid/exfoliant)
6
Propylene Glycol
6
Dimethicone (Hydration)
7
PEG-40 Stearate
7
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E/antioxidant)
8
Glycerin
8
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (Chamomile Extract/skin-Soothing)
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Uniqueness13 out of 14
92.9%
Uniqueness28 out of 29
96.6%
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
1 out of 29
3%
chemical
0 out of 29
0%
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: 0Negative: 0
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Detailed view
Perrigo Ammonium Lactate Lotion 12% vs. Paula's Choice Weightless Body Treatment With 2% BHA
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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#2Butylene Glycol (Hydration)
Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 3
#3(Light) Mineral Oil
Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#3Cetyl Alcohol (Texture-Enhancing)
Origin: No information
Role: No information
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](https://skinsignal.com/api/web/image/layout/oily_bad.png?w=30&q=50)
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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#4PPG-14 Butyl Ether (Texture-Enhancing)
Origin: No information
Role: No information
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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#5Salicylic Acid (Beta Hydroxy Acid/exfoliant)
Origin: No information
Role: No information