6
Shared Ingredients
BeautyAct 5% PHA + 15% Glycerin Hydrating Cream vs CosMedix PHA Hydration Peel
Comparing BeautyAct 5% PHA + 15% Glycerin Hydrating Cream versus CosMedix PHA Hydration Peel — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
37
Unique to BeautyAct 5% PHA + 15% Glycerin Hydrating Cream
11
Unique to CosMedix PHA Hydration Peel
CosMedix PHA Hydration Peel has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. BeautyAct 5% PHA + 15% Glycerin Hydrating Cream scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 6 ingredients in common. BeautyAct 5% PHA + 15% Glycerin Hydrating Cream has 37 unique ingredients while CosMedix PHA Hydration Peel has 11.
Skin Safety Profile
3%
Comedogenic
29 rated
98%
Safe
40 rated
10%
Irritant
39 rated
Based on 40 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
8 rated
88%
Safe
17 rated
29%
Irritant
17 rated
Based on 17 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (6)
1
Ingredients — Unique to BeautyAct 5% PHA + 15% Glycerin Hydrating Cream
Dicaprylyl CarbonateCSIRCetyl AlcoholCSIRStearyl AlcoholCSIRBis-Peg/Ppg-16/16 Peg/Ppg-16/16 DimethiconeCSIRDimethiconeCSIRGlyceryl StearateCSIRButyrospermum Parkii ButterCSIRBetaineCSIRCeteareth-25CSIRRosa Damascena Flower WaterCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIRCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIRXanthan GumCSIRCarbomerCSIRAllantoinCSIRAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCSIRSodium HyaluronateCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRBiosaccharide Gum-1CSIRPhospholipidsCSIRBenzyl AlcoholCSIRPentylene GlycolCSIRPotassium SorbateCSIRSphingolipidsCSIRSodium Acetylated HyaluronateCSIRSodium CitrateCSIRDehydroacetic AcidCSIRSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerCSIRAscorbyl PalmitateCSIRTocopherolCSIRLecithinCSIRHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateCSIRHydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitrateCSIRForm of vitamin ECSIRDerivative of vitamin CCSIRVitamin ECSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BeautyAct 5% PHA + 15% Glycerin Hydrating Cream better than CosMedix PHA Hydration Peel for sensitive skin?
By comparing 5% PHA + 15% Glycerin Hydrating Cream and PHA Hydration Peel side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, 5% PHA + 15% Glycerin Hydrating Cream or PHA Hydration Peel, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both 5% PHA + 15% Glycerin Hydrating Cream and PHA Hydration Peel. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do 5% PHA + 15% Glycerin Hydrating Cream and PHA Hydration Peel share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either 5% PHA + 15% Glycerin Hydrating Cream or PHA Hydration Peel.
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