Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - US Versus Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Liquid
Updated on December 05, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 8 ingredients
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Liquid 49 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 8 ingredients
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Liquid 49 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Betaine
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Erythritol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingDiphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSucrose Distearate
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventDisodium EDTA
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Dextrin
AbsorbentGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol, Betaine, Propanediol, Glycosyl Trehalose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Erythritol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethylhexanoin, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Pyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract, Carbomer, Cellulose Gum, Sucrose Distearate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylpropanediol, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, C12-14 Pareth-12, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Dextrin, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Cholesterol, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns
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 WaterMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolButylene 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 GlycolIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 8 ingredients
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Liquid 49 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 8 ingredients
The first night I used Paula’s choice exfoliant just once, it cleaned up my skin scraping it whole, I was left GLOWING but it felt kind of tight like I had been using corsx salicylic acid for 3 days straight, it takes some getting used to, to the extent that the instructions literally say to start off once a week and slowly build your usage up overtime, it’s really strong but does the job well. Show more
Blackheads? Gone. Dry flakes? Gone. Nose? Smooth. Clogged pores who? My skin tends to be sensitive at times but it could easily handle this product.
