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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - US Versus Some By Mi Bye Bye Blackhead 30 Days Miracle Green Tea Tox Bubble Cleanser

Exfoliator
Face Cleanser
American Brand United States
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on December 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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

Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Bye Bye Blackhead 30 Days Miracle Green Tea Tox Bubble Cleanser

Water

Skin Conditioning

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

Cleansing

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate

Coco-Betaine

Cleansing

Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether

Solvent

Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether

Solvent

Acrylates Copolymer

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Astringent
Good for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Jasminum Officinale Flower Water

Masking

Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract

Skin Protecting
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

Masking
May worsen Eczema Icon

Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lavandula Angustifolia Extract

Skin Conditioning
May cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract

Antimicrobial

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Geranium Maculatum Extract

Tonic

Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract

Cleansing

Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract

Astringent
Good for Minimizing Pores Icon

Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Aspalathus Linearis Extract

Skin Conditioning

Helichrysum Arenarium Extract

Antiseborrhoeic

Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant Icon

Bambusa Vulgaris Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Thuja Orientalis Extract

Antimicrobial

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water

Antimicrobial

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Coffea Arabica Seed Extract

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Castanea Crenata Shell Extract

Skin Conditioning

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Saccharide Isomerate

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Mannan

Camellia Sinensis Leaf

Perfuming
Fragrance IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder

Exfoliating
Exfoliant Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Benzyl Glycol

Solvent

Raspberry Ketone

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Caramel

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 19140

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 42090

Cosmetic Colorant

Disodium EDTA

Mentha Piperita Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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!

Learn more about Water
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

When to use

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75% use in pm
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31% use in am
69% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

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

3.2 /5
from 74 ratings
Expensive (26) Works Well (21) Drying (13)
skinogre's avatar

skinogre

1 year ago
Review

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

#strong scent
#works well
Vman's avatar

Wiesław Gierczak

10 months ago
Review

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.

#great value
#expensive
#light
#absorbs well

Some By Mi Bye Bye Blackhead 30 Days Miracle Green Tea Tox Bubble Cleanser 55 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Great Value (2) Light Scent (2) Light (1)
jennyhu's avatar

Jenny Hu

8 months ago
Review

Been using every night for 3 years straight, there’s never been any issues with this product. It helps with keeping my skin clear and isn’t at all stripping. It foams up quickly and feels refreshing on the skin. I’ve tried double cleansing and not double cleansing (on days without makeup) while using this face wash, there’s not really a difference. I really love products with green tea or matcha, Show more

#great value
#light scent
#works well
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Thunder Frog

1 month ago
Review

So far, this is one of my favorite cleansers. There’s something oddly satisfying about watching the foam form on your skin after application - it turns a basic step into a little self-care moment. It leaves my skin feeling fresh, clean, and not stripped - just the right balance.
And it smells wonderful! ♥️

That said, don’t let the name „30 Days Miracle“ fool you. I didn’t notice any Show more

#great value
#light
#light scent