PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFECTS ON SKIN FROM INGREDIENTS
By skin type
oily skin
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:
#4: SALICYLIC ACID
#6: CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT
0 bad ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
combination skin
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:
#4: SALICYLIC ACID
#6: CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT
0 bad ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
dry skin
1
0 good ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:
1 bad ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:
#4: SALICYLIC ACID
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
By skinconcern
dehydrated skin
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Dehydration:
#3: BUTYLENE GLYCOL
0 bad ingredient(s) for Dehydration:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
acne prone skin
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:
#4: SALICYLIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
sensitive skin
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:
#4: SALICYLIC ACID
#6: CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT
0 bad ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
anti-aging
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:
#6: CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT
0 bad ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
fungal acne
1
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:
#4: SALICYLIC ACID
1 bad ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:
#5: POLYSORBATE 20
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
By skinconcern
clogged pores
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:
#4: SALICYLIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
acne, pimples
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:
#4: SALICYLIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
large pores
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Large Pores:
#4: SALICYLIC ACID
#6: CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT
0 bad ingredient(s) for Large Pores:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
COMEDOGENICITY & RISK RATING
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FULL INGREDIENT LIST
👉 The product Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant contains 8 ingredients in total.
👉 Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant is alcohol-free, fragrance-free, silicone-free, paraben-free, oil-free, mineral oil-free.
👉 It doesn't contain moderate to high comedogenic ingredients. Comedogenic ingredients are often believed to clog pores. But attention: This is not always true, since several factors - such as the product formulation (= how the product is 'cooked') - have to be considered as well. So pay attention to product reviews if your skin is acne-prone!
👉 Based on the safety rating of the organization CIR, the product Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant doesn't contain unsafe ingredients.
👉 Here's the full ingredient list: Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA
👉 Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant contains following superstar ingredients:
∙ BHA
| Ingredient | Comedogenic | Risk | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
1. WATER | keine Daten | keine Daten | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT |
2. METHYLPROPANEDIOL | keine Daten | keine Daten | SOLVENT |
3. BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | Safe as used | FRAGRANCE, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |