/ 10
In Antioxidants
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Paula's Choice CLINICAL Triple-Action Dark Spot Eraser 2 BHA Gel has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and zero Occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusives on the ingredient list).
Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.
What else is good about it? Paula's Choice CLINICAL Triple-Action Dark Spot Eraser 2 BHA Gel is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
---|---|---|---|
75 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
7.5 | Ethoxydiglycol | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
5 | Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Salicylic Acid | Synthetic | Anti-acne,Exfoliant,Soothing,Anti-seborrheic,Fragrance,Preservative,Formula Helper |
2 | Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient |
2 | Hydroquinone | Antioxidant,Anti-pigmentation,Fragrance,Formula Helper | |
1.5 | Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant,Astringent |
1.3 | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Flavor |
1 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Superoxide Dismutase | Synthetic | Antioxidant,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Allantoin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Exfoliant,Soothing |
0.3 | Caprylyl Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Emollient,Preservative |
7.5
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Synthetic
5
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic
2
Anti-acne, Exfoliant, Soothing, Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Preservative, Denaturant
Synthetic
2
Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Soothing, Emollient
Botanical