Alpha-H Liquid Gold with 5% Glycolic Acid Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant
This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Glycolic Acid and Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.
This pore-care exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Phytosphingosine to refine the look of pores and refine skin texture.
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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