Freck Cactus Water Cleansing Lactic Acid Toner Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - US
Updated on December 05, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Freck Cactus Water Cleansing Lactic Acid Toner 16 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 8 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Freck Cactus Water Cleansing Lactic Acid Toner 16 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 8 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Menthol
Masking
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Menthol, Potassium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
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Freck Cactus Water Cleansing Lactic Acid Toner 16 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 8 ingredients
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