Shiseido WASO: Soft & Cushy Polishing Exfoliator Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant
Updated on July 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Shiseido WASO: Soft & Cushy Polishing Exfoliator 24 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Shiseido WASO: Soft & Cushy Polishing Exfoliator 24 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Cellulose
AbsorbentDipropylene Glycol
MaskingHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLimonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Cellulose, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Parfum, Betaine, Potassium Hydroxide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Sodium Metaphosphate, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, CI 77492
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Aloe Ferox Leaf Juice Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-10
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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!
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When to use
Shiseido WASO: Soft & Cushy Polishing Exfoliator 24 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
