Paula's Choice - Daily Pore-Refining Treatment With 2% BHA
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ABOUT THE PRODUCT
3 Potential Fungal Acne Trigger(s) were identified 

We state that these are potential triggers because results will vary from skin to skin and to some extent the concentration of the triggers, some triggers at low concentrations might be more problematic, while at higher concentrations some triggers will actually cause the yeast to starve and die such as Polysorbate 20 (Guillot et al), also if there are any anti-Malassezia ingredients present within the formulation and at the right percentage, this could also work in your favor. Finally, the individual susceptibility and sensitivity of your skin to these "trigger ingredients" will also play a role in the severity and response of any trigger or the lack thereof.

So just because something might be problematic for person "A" that doesn't mean person "B" will have the same experience. Just avoid all potential triggers and you won't need to worry about this.

  • Polysorbate 20
  • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
  • PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
However, your individual sensitivity to these ingredients may vary
This Product Also Contains:
1 Malassezia (Fungal Acne) Combatting Ingredient
  • Salicylic Acid
Info
  • pH - 3.6-3.9
  • Lightweight Formula
  • Visibly Tightens Pores
  • Gently Exfoliates
  • Fight Signs Of Aging
  • Antioxidant-Rich
PRODUCT (Rating & Score)

EWG Scores ( 1—10 )
1-2  <=> Low Hazard
3-6  <=> Medium Hazard
7-10 <=> High Hazard

You Can Find Out More about EWG Scores here and here.

CIR Findings ( S, SQ, U, UNS )
S   <=>  Safe As Used In Cosmetics
SQ  <=>  Safe For Use With Qualifications In Cosmetics
U   <=>  Unsafe For Use In Cosmetics

You Can Find Out More about CIR Findings here and here.

Comedogenic Rating (Likely to cause Acne)
This Score can be from zero to five (0/5)  to  5/5
Lower scores are better which means it has a lesser
chance of clogging the pores of your skin.

It's possible that your sensitivity to certain trigger ingredients differs from person to person. All Fungal Acne triggers should be avoided, especially if your skin isn't completely clear!

If you're not sure what fungal acne is, click here
Fungal Acne Triggers: 3 

Report / Report Re-Formulation

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Ingredients Inside EWG CIR Cosmetic Roles
Water
1 S Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
1-2 S Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
Salicylic Acid
2-4 SQ Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Denaturant, Preservative, Exfoliant, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover
Pentylene Glycol
1 S Solvent, Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
1 S Solvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
Polysorbate 20
  • Avoid if you have sensitivities to Malassezia or Prone to Fungal Acne Outbreaks
3 SQ Surfactant, Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
  • Avoid if you have sensitivities to Malassezia or Prone to Fungal Acne Outbreaks. This also contains amino acids
  • Anti-Aging Effects
  • Improve Or Restore Skin Barrier Function
1 S Skin Conditioning
Matrixyl 3000
  • Avoid if you have sensitivities to Malassezia or prone to Fungal Acne outbreaks
  • Anti-Aging Effects
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
1 S Skin Conditioning, Humectant, Flavoring Agent, Soothing
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
1 Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
1 Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
1 S Skin Conditioning, Humectant
Allantoin
1 S Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing, Anti-inflammatory, Keratolytic Agent
Trehalose
1 S Humectant, Flavoring Agent, Moisturising
Panthenol
1 S Skin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
Glycerin (Polyol)
  • In a lab study, Malassezia was unable to grow on glycerin without the presence of fatty acids in the agar, indicating that it is not a fungal acne trigger.
  • Good For Dry Skin Types
  • Improves Healing
References 
2 S Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
  • Avoid if you have sensitivities to Malassezia or Prone to Fungal Acne Outbreaks
1-3 SQ Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying
Sodium Metabisulfite
2-4 S Antioxidant, Reducing, Preservative
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
1-3 Solvent
Methyl Gluceth-20
1 S Humectant, Moisturising
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
3 Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hydrotrope, Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Foam Boosting
Glycereth-26
1 Solvent, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
Sodium Hydroxide
3-4 SQ Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
Carbomer
1 S Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
Disodium EDTA
1 S Viscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
Caprylyl Glycol
1 S Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
Added by: lophophorusscout 
on April 26, 2020
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