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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Jetske Ultee Exfoliant - Normal To Dry Skin versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on April 02, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, 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.

Exfoliator Dutch Brand Netherlands
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.

Price

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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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

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

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Irritation
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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Dr. Jetske Ultee Exfoliant - Normal To Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Dr. Jetske Ultee Exfoliant - Normal To Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 5.

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 13.

3
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

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Dr. Jetske Ultee Exfoliant - Normal To Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 10.

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 7.

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

42% are loved or liked
33% have mixed ratings
17% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
46% are loved or liked
31% have mixed ratings
15% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Dr. Jetske Ultee Exfoliant - Normal To Dry Skin 12 ingredients

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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant 13 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
nafi_saa's avatar

nafi_saa

11 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Single-handedly cleared up my ever present stubborn blackheads!

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MichelleR

4 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

This product layers so well underneath my sunscreen. It gives me the confidence that my acne is being treated during the day. I absolutely love this!

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