Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mad Hippie AHA Exfoliating Peel versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant .
Last updated on September 14, 2023. Published on October 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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
Mad Hippie AHA Exfoliating Peel 25 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Mad Hippie AHA Exfoliating Peel 25 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Mad Hippie AHA Exfoliating Peel 25 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
Water • Glycolic Acid • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract • Isomalt • Hyaluronic Acid • Glycerin • Malva Sylvestris Extract • Achillea Millefolium Flower/Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit/Humulus Lupulus Flower/Melissa Officinalis Leaf/Viscum Album Fruit Extract • Lactic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Tocopherol • Pantothenic Acid • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Niacinamide • Betula Alba Bark Extract • Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract • Methylcellulose • Melatonin • Caffeine • Biotin • Ceramide 3 • Squalane • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Potassium Citrate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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!
Learn more about WaterMad Hippie AHA Exfoliating Peel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with research to back up its benefits. Its main role is to peel the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Glycolic Acid has shown to boost collage production, a protein that helps skin stay firm. Overall, Glycolic Acid helps with improving uneven tone, rough patches of skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It also increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When applying Glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging. The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidMad Hippie AHA Exfoliating Peel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 2.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Mad Hippie AHA Exfoliating Peel 25 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
Usage
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Mad Hippie AHA Exfoliating Peel 25 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
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