Rodan + Fields Total Rf Serum Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - US
Updated on February 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both 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 or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Rodan + Fields Total Rf Serum 53 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 8 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Rodan + Fields Total Rf Serum 53 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 8 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Squalane
Emollient
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tetrapeptide-16
Skin Conditioning
Arginine PCA
HumectantRosmarinic Acid
Antioxidant
Rutin
Antioxidant
Xymenynic Acid
EmollientOligopeptide-10
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Carboxymethylphenyl Aminocarboxypropylphosphonate
Antioxidant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Boswellia Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pullulan
Ethylhexyl Cyclohexyl Urea
Skin ConditioningHydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-75 Stearate
Ceteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Ethylcellulose
Silica
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Squalane, Isostearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Linoleate, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Asiaticoside, Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract, Adenosine, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Tetrapeptide-16, Arginine PCA, Rosmarinic Acid, Rutin, Xymenynic Acid, Oligopeptide-10, Glyceryl Linolenate, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Methyl Carboxymethylphenyl Aminocarboxypropylphosphonate, Honey Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Panthenol, Pullulan, Ethylhexyl Cyclohexyl Urea, Hydroxyapatite, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Parfum, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-75 Stearate, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Ethylcellulose, Silica, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Mica, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 77491
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:
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 GlycolIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Rodan + Fields Total Rf Serum 53 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 8 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Rodan + Fields Total Rf Serum 53 ingredients
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.
