Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant versus Revolution Beauty 2.5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on September 12, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant 13 ingredients
Revolution Beauty 2.5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner 28 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 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant 13 ingredients
Revolution Beauty 2.5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner 28 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant 13 ingredients
Revolution Beauty 2.5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner 28 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycolic Acid • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Poloxamer 184 • Dipropylene Glycol • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Hydroxide • Alcohol • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Urea • Sodium Chloride • Parfum • Dehydroacetic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Glycerin • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Coumarin • Linalool • Benzyl Salicylate • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Sodium Benzoate • Citronellol • Potassium Sorbate • CI 15985
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 1.
Revolution Beauty 2.5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner 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 Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 3.
Revolution Beauty 2.5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxidePaula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 13.
Revolution Beauty 2.5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant 13 ingredients
Revolution Beauty 2.5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner 28 ingredients
Usage
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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant 13 ingredients
Revolution Beauty 2.5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner 28 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!
Single-handedly cleared up my ever present stubborn blackheads!
This product layers so well underneath my sunscreen. It gives me the confidence that my acne is being treated during the day. I absolutely love this!
This product layers so well underneath my sunscreen. It gives me the confidence that my acne is being treated during the day. I absolutely love this!
Revolution Beauty 2.5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner 28 ingredients
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