Alverde Naturkosmetik Clear Gesichtstonic Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
This oil-control toner is formulated around Kaolin and Zinc Oxide to balance excess oil and clear breakouts.
This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Kaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Loess
AbsorbentZinc PCA
Humectant
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Galactoarabinan
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic Colorant
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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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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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