The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner Versus Paula's Choice Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant
Updated on May 31, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner 16 ingredients
Paula's Choice Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant 26 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner 16 ingredients
Paula's Choice Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Gluconolactone 3%
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide 3%
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientC15-19 Alkane
SolventHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Inulin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Albatrellus Confluens Extract
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Galactoarabinan
Citric Acid
Buffering
Schizophyllan
HumectantMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Methylpropanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C15-19 Alkane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Propanediol, Inulin, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Glycerin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Albatrellus Confluens Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Galactoarabinan, Citric Acid, Schizophyllan, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol
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The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner 16 ingredients
Paula's Choice Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant 26 ingredients
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