Paula's Choice CLEAR Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% BHA Versus Nacomi No More Pores Salicylic Acid Serum 2%
Updated on March 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 2 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, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice CLEAR Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% BHA 8 ingredients
Nacomi No More Pores Salicylic Acid Serum 2% 14 ingredients
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Paula's Choice CLEAR Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% BHA 8 ingredients
Nacomi No More Pores Salicylic Acid Serum 2% 14 ingredients
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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.
Salicylic 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 AcidWater. 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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Paula's Choice CLEAR Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% BHA 8 ingredients
Nacomi No More Pores Salicylic Acid Serum 2% 14 ingredients
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Paula's Choice CLEAR Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% BHA 8 ingredients
expensive, watery non-oily easy application
[THIS IS A REVIEW FROM 2019]
I’m new to SkinSort but I really wanted to write a review for this bc the Paula’s Choice acne line actually changed my life… when I was in uni I had a super oily T-zone and crazy acne on my forehead so I bought the PC extra strength travel kit to try out (includes Pore Normalizing Cleanser, Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution and Daily Skin Clearing Treatment). It Show more
Nacomi No More Pores Salicylic Acid Serum 2% 14 ingredients
this is helping me get rid of my fungal acne quite clearly. you begin to notice the results after 2-3 weeks (when used every three days consistently). it also helps acne scars to fade away and your skin feels super smooth after you rinse it off
