Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Benton Aloe BHA Skin Toner versus Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% BHA .
Last updated on November 09, 2023. Published on August 16, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
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Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
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Ingredient Info
Benton Aloe BHA Skin Toner 19 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% BHA 25 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Benton Aloe BHA Skin Toner 19 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% BHA 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Benton Aloe BHA Skin Toner 19 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% BHA 25 ingredients
Salicylic Acid 0.5% • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water • Sodium Hyaluronate • Snail Secretion Filtrate • Glycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract • Pulsatilla Koreana Extract • Usnea Barbata Extract • Polysorbate 20 • Arginine • Althaea Rosea Root Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Beta-Glucan • Polyglutamic Acid • Aspalathus Linearis Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
Water • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Salicylic Acid • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Glycerin • Aminomethyl Propanol • Adenosine • Allantoin • Potassium Glycyrrhizinate • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Avena Sativa Bran Extract • Punica Granatum Fruit Extract • Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract • Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract • Peucedanum Graveolens Extract • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Disodium EDTA • Benzyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidBenton Aloe BHA Skin Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% BHA contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinBenton Aloe BHA Skin Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% BHA contains this as ingredient number 6.
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Benton Aloe BHA Skin Toner 19 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% BHA 25 ingredients
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Benton Aloe BHA Skin Toner 19 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% BHA 25 ingredients
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