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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Weightless Body Treatment 2% BHA versus REN Clean Skincare Radiance AHA Smart Renewal Body Serum .

Published on October 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

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

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

Serum American Brand United States
Body Serum British Brand United Kingdom

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Body Serum

Body serums give the skin on your body extra nourishment.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

BHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Paula's Choice Weightless Body Treatment 2% BHA contains this as ingredient number 1.

REN Clean Skincare Radiance AHA Smart Renewal Body Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Paula's Choice Weightless Body Treatment 2% BHA contains this as ingredient number 7.

REN Clean Skincare Radiance AHA Smart Renewal Body Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

31% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Paula's Choice Weightless Body Treatment 2% BHA 29 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Irritating (1)
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BubbIes

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

I'm often confused why a brand like Paula's Choice would have such irritating and comedogenic ingredients in so many of their products...

REN Clean Skincare Radiance AHA Smart Renewal Body Serum 31 ingredients

Radiance AHA Smart Renewal Body Serum hasn't been rated yet.
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