Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant .
Published on February 03, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Wash Off Mask
Wash off masks are used to treat skin concerns: large pores, dryness, dullness, acne, and much more. They are applied preferably after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions) and usually have to be removed within a specific time period.
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
Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask 23 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant 15 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 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not 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 🎉
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask 23 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask 23 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
Water • Tapioca Starch • Glycerin • Decyl Glucoside • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Butylene Glycol • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Bentonite • Kaolin • Charcoal Powder • Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract • Bisabolol • Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Lactic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • CI 77499 • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hexylene Glycol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
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 WaterPaula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask contains this as ingredient number 20.
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 14.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask 23 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask 23 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
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