Paula's Choice Clear Acne Body Spray Versus Perfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion
Updated on July 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 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, scar healing 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
Paula's Choice Clear Acne Body Spray 21 ingredients
Perfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion 25 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Clear Acne Body Spray 21 ingredients
Perfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract
AntimicrobialLauric Acid
Cleansing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Pentylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract, Lauric Acid, Allantoin, Glycerin, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycereth-26, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Metabisulfite, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid 8%
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Emulsifying Wax Nf
Cucumis Sativus Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucurbita Pepo Cotyledon Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningArctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Arginine
Masking
Glutamine
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycolic Acid 8%, Propylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Salicylic Acid 2%, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Stearic Acid, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Emulsifying Wax Nf, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Cotyledon Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Arginine, Glutamine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
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Paula's Choice Clear Acne Body Spray 21 ingredients
Perfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion 25 ingredients
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