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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - US Versus innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 36

Exfoliator
Sunscreen
American Brand United States
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on August 26, 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 and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside

What's inside

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 36

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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When to use

6,880 Routines
25% use in am
75% use in pm
64% use every day
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428 Routines
98% use in am
2% use in pm
96% use every day
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Expensive 45% Works Well 39% Irritating 22%
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Hydrating 88% Works Well 63% Absorbs Well 63%