Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-yAHA Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant
Updated on July 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-yAHA 23 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant 13 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-yAHA 23 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantGlycolic Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCarum Petroselinum Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Minutissima Extract
Skin ConditioningMalus Domestica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Bacillus/Folic Acid/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMalachite Extract
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Water, Butylene Glycol, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Glycolic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Carum Petroselinum Extract, Chlorella Minutissima Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Betaine Salicylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Bacillus/Folic Acid/Soybean Ferment Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Malachite Extract, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA
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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Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-yAHA 23 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant 13 ingredients
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