Urban Skin Purifying 2-in-1 Pumpkin Pore Detox Mask & Scrub Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel
Updated on July 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free exfoliators. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Urban Skin Purifying 2-in-1 Pumpkin Pore Detox Mask & Scrub 22 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel 26 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Urban Skin Purifying 2-in-1 Pumpkin Pore Detox Mask & Scrub 22 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
PEG-8
HumectantKaolin
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingC20-40 Pareth-10
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silver
Cosmetic ColorantZeolite
AbsorbentPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSteareth-21
CleansingHydroxypropylcellulose
EmulsifyingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Iron Oxides
CI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
Talc
Abrasive
Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientParfum
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylparaben
Preservative
PEG-8, Kaolin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Hexylene Glycol, C20-40 Pareth-10, Titanium Dioxide, Silver, Zeolite, Pentylene Glycol, Steareth-21, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Jojoba Esters, Iron Oxides, CI 73360, Talc, Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Propylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
SolventSalicylic Acid
Masking
Malic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Aminomethyl Propanol, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Isoamyl Laurate, Tartaric Acid, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid, Malic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinTitanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideButylene 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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Urban Skin Purifying 2-in-1 Pumpkin Pore Detox Mask & Scrub 22 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel 26 ingredients
Reviews
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Urban Skin Purifying 2-in-1 Pumpkin Pore Detox Mask & Scrub 22 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel 26 ingredients
2x weekly use is the only thing that cleared up my skin after a horrific product-induced breakout of cystic acne that had been persisting for months. Amazing product.
