Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Versus COSRX AC Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum
This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores.
This acne serum is formulated around Propolis Extract and Niacinamide to clear breakouts and calm redness.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Propolis Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEctoin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantSucrose Distearate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ectoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sucrose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipropylene Glycol, Ceramide NP
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene Glycol