Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant Versus Holy Snails First Snow Essence
Updated on June 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant 13 ingredients
Holy Snails First Snow Essence 42 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant 13 ingredients
Holy Snails First Snow Essence 42 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Oats
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Helichrysum Italicum Extract
AntiseborrhoeicHibiscus Hamabo Extract
HumectantIris Florentina Flower Extract
EmollientGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Ficus Pumila Seed Extract
HumectantCeramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Abronia Villosa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAgave Americana Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Extract
Skin ConditioningPlumbago Rosea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningFouquieria Splendens Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Extract
HumectantOpuntia Coccinellifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningYucca Brevifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingWasabia Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningIodized Garlic Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Water, Hydrolyzed Oats, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Oak Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Hibiscus Hamabo Extract, Iris Florentina Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ficus Pumila Seed Extract, Ceramide 3, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Abronia Villosa Leaf Extract, Agave Americana Stem Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Plumbago Rosea Root Extract, Fouquieria Splendens Stem Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Flower Extract, Yucca Brevifolia Root Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Wasabia Japonica Root Extract, Iodized Garlic Extract, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA
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 WaterPhytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin as a building block for ceramides.. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Phytosphingosine contributes to your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.
Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.
Fun fact: Phytosphingosine is abundant in plants and fungi.
More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:
Learn more about PhytosphingosineIngredient Ratings
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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant 13 ingredients
Holy Snails First Snow Essence 42 ingredients
Reviews
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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant 13 ingredients
Single-handedly cleared up my ever present stubborn blackheads!
I started using this product during the day and layering it under my sunscreen. It wasn't bad for that, but I just find using it at night is much more effective. It is a thick enough consistency that it can go on as the last layer of a night-time routine and act as an overnight mask.
I love the BHA liquid exfoliant and use that during the day now, due to its quick absorption. I am not able to Show more
