Where Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.7 compared to The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Acne + Blackhead Cleanser's 5.6. With Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, and Phytosphingosine in its top ingredients, Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 scores 6.8 here versus 4.4 for The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Acne + Blackhead Cleanser. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 brings Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop as actives, while the INKEY List Salicylic Acid Acne + Blackhead Cleanser relies on Salicylic Acid, Zinc Pca, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
At mid-range pricing with a score of 9.0, Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 delivers strong value. The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Acne + Blackhead Cleanser sits at the budget level with a 6.9 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
