Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - EU Versus Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10%
Updated on June 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 9 ingredients
Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% 18 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 9 ingredients
Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingNiacinamide
Smoothing
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Chloride
Glycerin
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Niacinamide, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenylpropanol, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Potassium Chloride, Glycerin, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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 WaterPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 9 ingredients
Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% 18 ingredients
Reviews
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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 9 ingredients
i bought this for my very visibly clogged pores in my nose and i honestly cant say i liked it it kind of has an oily feeling on the skin and it just didnt do the job - thoigh i have to say i might have over-used it i used it every second night after obly havibg used it for a few weeks and it may have triggered my acne/closed comedones (but not sure if it was this product or the sunscreen i was Show more
I love this, a big favourite and Holy Grail of mine since somewhere between 2016-2018! I used to use it every day, now I only use it 1-2 a week and that is usually enough!
Lately though I’ve usually been switching it up with other salicylic acid toners (because of the price of this) and most I’ve tried have worked fine, or even very well, even though this is the best! But it’s not such a big Show more
