Paula's Choice Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant
Peter Thomas Roth Pre-Treatment Exfoliating Cleanser
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Paula's Choice Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant Versus Peter Thomas Roth Pre-Treatment Exfoliating Cleanser

Exfoliator
Exfoliator
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on May 31, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain BHA and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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Paula's Choice Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant 26 ingredients

Peter Thomas Roth Pre-Treatment Exfoliating Cleanser 31 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Paula's Choice Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant 26 ingredients

Peter Thomas Roth Pre-Treatment Exfoliating Cleanser 31 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant

Water

Skin Conditioning

Methylpropanediol

Solvent

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Emollient

C15-19 Alkane

Solvent

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Inulin

Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Hexylene Glycol

Emulsifying
0-2 / 0-1

Sorbitan Isostearate

Emulsifying
1-2 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Cleansing

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Skin Protecting
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Albatrellus Confluens Extract

Humectant
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Glycine Soja Oil

Emollient
3 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Galactoarabinan

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Schizophyllan

Humectant

Maltodextrin

Absorbent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Water, Methylpropanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C15-19 Alkane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Propanediol, Inulin, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Glycerin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Albatrellus Confluens Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Galactoarabinan, Citric Acid, Schizophyllan, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol

Pre-Treatment Exfoliating Cleanser

Water

Skin Conditioning

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cleansing
May cause irritation Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cleansing
May worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Mandelic Acid

Antimicrobial
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Glycolic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Bisabolol

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Phragmites Communis Extract

Skin Conditioning

Poria Cocos Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil

Masking
Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Sorbitan Laurate

Emulsifying
1-2 / 1-2 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Glycolate

Buffering

Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Emulsifying

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Decyl Glucoside

Cleansing

Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate

Emulsifying

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

Emulsifying

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

CI 42090

Cosmetic Colorant

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid, Allantoin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Phragmites Communis Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Sorbitan Laurate, Sodium Glycolate, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Decyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate, CI 42090, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol

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Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant
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Pre-Treatment Exfoliating Cleanser
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When to use

Paula's Choice Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant 26 ingredients

Peter Thomas Roth Pre-Treatment Exfoliating Cleanser 31 ingredients

66 Routines
21% use in am
79% use in pm
53% use every day
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6 Routines
33% use in am
67% use in pm
67% use every day

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Paula's Choice Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant 26 ingredients

5.00
Overall rating
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2
1
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Absorbs Well 100% Great Value 100% Works Well 100%

Peter Thomas Roth Pre-Treatment Exfoliating Cleanser 31 ingredients

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