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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US versus Farmacy Honeymoon Glow .

Last updated on March 05, 2024. Published on December 27, 2020

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Exfoliator American Brand United States
Serum American Brand United States

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Starts at $15.60
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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

BHA

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA (3)
PHA
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Skin Texture (4)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (5)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (5)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Lactic Acid • Propanediol • Jojoba Esters • Glycolic Acid • Potassium Hydroxide • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Citric Acid • Honey Extract • Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract • Propolis Extract • Royal Jelly Extract • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Acer Saccharum Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Arachidyl Alcohol • Sclerotium Gum • Coco-Glucoside • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Behenyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Sodium Benzoate • Tocopherol • Potassium Sorbate • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate • Gluconolactone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • T-Butyl Alcohol • Glucose • Calcium Gluconate • Citral

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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Water

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US contains this as ingredient number 1.

Farmacy Honeymoon Glow contains this as ingredient number 1.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

25% are loved or liked
38% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
42% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 8 ingredients

4.4 /5
from 34 ratings
Works Well (6) Expensive (5) Light (2) No Scent (2) Absorbs Well (1) Sticky (1)
MichelleR's avatar

MichelleR

5 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Viral for a REASON
This product is popular for a reason. Back in the day [showing my age] we used to use Noxzema and Stridex for our acne. But...

Viral for a REASON
This product is popular for a reason. Back in the day [showing my age] we used to use Noxzema and Stridex for our acne. But those products were so harsh, burned, and didn't produce any results. This product not only clears pores but is also nourishing [suspect it is the green tea]. After I apply, my skin doesn't feel raw or sensitive. The formulation of this product is FANTASTIC. Truly viral for a reason. It will forever be in my skincare collection.

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lonelydeath

15 days ago · Combination Skin
Review

I have put off on using this product for so long due to the price, but it is worth it. I have tried so many products with salicylic acid and this...

I have put off on using this product for so long due to the price, but it is worth it. I have tried so many products with salicylic acid and this one is the first to work. It has an oil consistency, but does not feel oily at all.

Farmacy Honeymoon Glow 52 ingredients

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