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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clearskin Eau Précieuse Purifying Lotion versus Paula's Choice CLEAR Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% BHA .

Published on October 03, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain BHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

General Moisturizer French Brand France
Exfoliator American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

BHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Clearskin Eau Précieuse Purifying Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

Paula's Choice CLEAR Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% BHA contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Clearskin Eau Précieuse Purifying Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.

Paula's Choice CLEAR Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% BHA contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.

Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.

The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.

Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.

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Clearskin Eau Précieuse Purifying Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.

Paula's Choice CLEAR Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% BHA contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Clearskin Eau Précieuse Purifying Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.

Paula's Choice CLEAR Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% BHA contains this as ingredient number 8.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

27% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
38% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Clearskin Eau Précieuse Purifying Lotion 11 ingredients

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Paula's Choice CLEAR Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% BHA 8 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Expensive (1) Light (1)
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6 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

expensive, watery non-oily easy application

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