Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Naturium Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10% versus Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% .
Published on July 01, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
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
Naturium Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10% 20 ingredients
Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% 18 ingredients
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is 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 🎉
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 🎉
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Naturium Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10% 20 ingredients
Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% 18 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Naturium Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10% 20 ingredients
Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% 18 ingredients
Water • Glycolic Acid • Propanediol • Sodium Hydroxide • Glycerin • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11 • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Acer Saccharum Extract • Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydroxyacetophenone • Phenoxyethanol • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Tocopherol
Water • Butylene Glycol • Propanediol • Salicylic Acid • Sodium Polyacrylate • Citric Acid • Glycerin • Diglycerin • Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract • Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract • Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract • Hydroxyacetophenone • Carrageenan • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Phytate • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenylpropanol • Tocopherol
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterNaturium Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10% contains this as ingredient number 1.
Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolNaturium Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10% contains this as ingredient number 3.
Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinNaturium Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10% contains this as ingredient number 5.
Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract.
Naturium Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10% contains this as ingredient number 12.
Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% contains this as ingredient number 11.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.
Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.
Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneNaturium Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10% contains this as ingredient number 14.
Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% contains this as ingredient number 12.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Naturium Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10% contains this as ingredient number 15.
Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% contains this as ingredient number 14.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolNaturium Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10% contains this as ingredient number 20.
Naturium BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% contains this as ingredient number 18.
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Naturium Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10% 20 ingredients
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