Bubble Moon Walk Gentle Exfoliating Serum Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
This smoothing serum is formulated around Lactic Acid and Gluconolactone to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.
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 ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Chelating
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingOpuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ananas Sativus Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Squalane, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hydroxide, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Gluconolactone, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Juice, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Azelaic Acid, Malic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
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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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