Paula's Choice Clear Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% Salicylic Acid Versus Tia’m My Little Pore No Sebum Cream
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What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
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 parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Clear Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% Salicylic Acid 18 ingredients
Tia’m My Little Pore No Sebum Cream 46 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Clear Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% Salicylic Acid 18 ingredients
Tia’m My Little Pore No Sebum Cream 46 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Panthenol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycereth-26, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfite
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-11
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
HumectantPEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Isohexadecane
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogen Dimethicone
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAmino Esters-1
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
TonicCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Silica, Panthenol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Betaine, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77120, Zinc Oxide, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 80, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Amino Esters-1, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronatePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolGlycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.
It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.
Learn more about Glycereth-26Ingredient Ratings
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Paula's Choice Clear Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% Salicylic Acid 18 ingredients
Tia’m My Little Pore No Sebum Cream 46 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Clear Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% Salicylic Acid 18 ingredients
This Paula's Choice Toner was too drying for my skin. Additionally, it is not fungal acne safe, which ultimately led me to stop using it.
