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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Jart+ Pore Remedy™ 5% Multi-Acid Exfoliating Radiance Peel versus Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% .

Published on November 14, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, BHA and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Exfoliator South Korean Brand South Korea
Exfoliator American Brand United States

Exfoliator

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

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

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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
ph level
3.75

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA (3)
BHA
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (5)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (5)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (6)

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

AHA
BHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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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Dr. Jart+ Pore Remedy™ 5% Multi-Acid Exfoliating Radiance Peel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Dr. Jart+ Pore Remedy™ 5% Multi-Acid Exfoliating Radiance Peel contains this as ingredient number 3.

Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Dr. Jart+ Pore Remedy™ 5% Multi-Acid Exfoliating Radiance Peel contains this as ingredient number 4.

Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Dr. Jart+ Pore Remedy™ 5% Multi-Acid Exfoliating Radiance Peel contains this as ingredient number 5.

Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
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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Dr. Jart+ Pore Remedy™ 5% Multi-Acid Exfoliating Radiance Peel contains this as ingredient number 23.

Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% contains this as ingredient number 4.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Dr. Jart+ Pore Remedy™ 5% Multi-Acid Exfoliating Radiance Peel contains this as ingredient number 52.

Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

55% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
22% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Dr. Jart+ Pore Remedy™ 5% Multi-Acid Exfoliating Radiance Peel 53 ingredients

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Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% 18 ingredients

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Noelle186

12 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Makes my skin more luminous

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