Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - US Versus Sidmool Madagascar Ultra Moisture Cream
Updated on December 21, 2023
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, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 8 ingredients
Sidmool Madagascar Ultra Moisture Cream 47 ingredients
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About this product
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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 8 ingredients
Sidmool Madagascar Ultra Moisture Cream 47 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
HumectantHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate
Emulsifying
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningJania Rubens Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Rh-Polypeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Pearl Powder
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOlibanum
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Polyglutamic Acid, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Betaine, Methyl Gluceth-20, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Jania Rubens Extract, Cholesteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Rh-Polypeptide-11, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Pearl Powder, Ceramide NP, Allantoin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Adenosine, Sodium Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Olibanum
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:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Ingredient Ratings
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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 8 ingredients
Sidmool Madagascar Ultra Moisture Cream 47 ingredients
Reviews
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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.
