Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream - UK Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - US
Updated on April 01, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream 11 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 8 ingredients
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Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream 11 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 8 ingredients
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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. Stay hydrated!
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Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream 11 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 8 ingredients


Reviews
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Bayer Skinoren 20% Cream 11 ingredients
first picture the day i started using it
second picture today, my skin has healed sm
(Nov. 20th 2024 vs Dec 29th 2024)
(I know it might not seem like a lot, but i dont have any active pimples & my skin is not at all bumpy anymore)
this has helped me so so much with my acne journey so far, i was super sceptical at first but i am so grateful this product exists 🙏
(even tho it says its Show more
I loveee this so much.💓
Used since Feb 27th, every other day at night after toner and hydrating serum.
I've been using it for around a month now and I can finally say that I found something that does remove my old acne marks and hyperpigmentation!
this paired with alpha-arbutin serum worked soo fast as I saw improvements 15 days in.
not only does it help to even out the skin tone, but it Show more
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 8 ingredients
The first night I used Paula’s choice exfoliant just once, it cleaned up my skin scraping it whole, I was left GLOWING but it felt kind of tight like I had been using corsx salicylic acid for 3 days straight, it takes some getting used to, to the extent that the instructions literally say to start off once a week and slowly build your usage up overtime, it’s really strong but does the job well. Show more
Blackheads? Gone. Dry flakes? Gone. Nose? Smooth. Clogged pores who? My skin tends to be sensitive at times but it could easily handle this product.