Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - US Versus Tia’m Pore Minimizing 21 Cream
Updated on December 05, 2023
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 fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 8 ingredients
Tia’m Pore Minimizing 21 Cream 20 ingredients
About this product
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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 8 ingredients
Tia’m Pore Minimizing 21 Cream 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Salix Alba Bark Water
Astringent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthyl Hexanediol
SolventWater, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Salix Alba Bark Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Zinc PCA, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Ethyl Hexanediol
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 WaterButylene 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
Tia’m Pore Minimizing 21 Cream 20 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.
Tia’m Pore Minimizing 21 Cream 20 ingredients
I did not mean to buy it, but as my order was delayed, I was in need of an emergency product and ended up picking it up from TX Maxx.
I like Tiam's Snail cleanser, but so far the brand itself did not impressed me with its offerings. BUT, this moisturizer does deserve its praise. It is indeed pore minimizing and hydrating! My combo skin likes it even in colder season.
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