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Mixsoon Bean Essence Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant

Essence
Exfoliator
Korean Brand South Korea
American Brand United States

Updated on April 18, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Benefits

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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When to use

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43% use in am
57% use in pm
89% use every day
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268 Routines
26% use in am
74% use in pm
63% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Mixsoon Bean Essence 7 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 53 ratings
Works Well (26) Hydrating (24) No Scent (23)
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sclera

2 years ago
Review

Bean essence
Helped heal my skin barrier when everything else irritated it. Very mild. I have rosacea and seb dermatitis and this didn't irritate either.

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mahitabelgabry_849

10 months ago
Review

i have combination skin with FA and acne and this helps a bitt with my testure it hydrates my so well it feels oily tbh but when its fully absorbed it has a beautiful after effect

#expensive
#hydrating
#heavy
#oily

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

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
No Scent (1) Sticky (1) Works Well (1)
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nafi_saa

2 years ago
Review

Single-handedly cleared up my ever present stubborn blackheads!

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MichelleR

1 year ago
Review

I started using this product during the day and layering it under my sunscreen. It wasn't bad for that, but I just find using it at night is much more effective. It is a thick enough consistency that it can go on as the last layer of a night-time routine and act as an overnight mask.

I love the BHA liquid exfoliant and use that during the day now, due to its quick absorption. I am not able to Show more

#sticky
#no scent
#works well