Comparison between Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream vs. Paula's Choice Daily Replenishing Body Cream

Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte's Magic Cream

Paula's Choice

Daily Replenishing Body Cream

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49 Ingredients 47

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Water

Homosalate

Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Cetyl Alcohol

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Stearyl Alcohol

Butylene Glycol

Glycerin

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Avobenzone

Butylene Glycol

Octocrylene

Glyceryl Stearate SE

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Uniqueness35 out of 49

71.4%

Uniqueness33 out of 47

70.2%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

19 out of 49

39%

chemical

25 out of 49

51%

natural

17 out of 47

36%

chemical

21 out of 47

45%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 7Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#5Glycerin^#6Allantoin^#24Sodium Lactate^#34Sodium Hyaluronate^#38Tocopherol^#39Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)^#44

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Allantoin^#24Glyceryl Stearate SE^#3

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 2

Allantoin^#24Citric Acid^#45Linalool^#47

Dry skin

Positive: 8Negative: 0

Stearyl Alcohol^#4Glycerin^#5Butylene Glycol^#7Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil^#11Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil^#12Allantoin^#18Tocopherol^#19Panthenol^#27

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 2

Allantoin^#18Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil^#20Glyceryl Stearate SE^#8Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil^#11

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 2

Allantoin^#18Lactic Acid^#31Benzoic Acid^#46

Detailed view

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream vs. Paula's Choice Daily Replenishing Body Cream

Position 1

Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Homosalate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

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#2Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil

Origin: No information

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking

Antioxidants

Moisturizing

Softening

Nutrifying

Protection

Hair conditioning

Hair follicle nutrition

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil is a very nice conditioner. It contains Linoleic acid and Vitamin E, and your skin will accept this component with great pleasure. It’s a lightweight oil that doesn’t leave heavy feeling. It’s a good moisturizer for dry or acne-prone skin. It lowers irritation and inflammation. It is accepted by any type of skin, even by sensitive.

Position 3

#3Glyceryl Stearate SE

Origin: chemical

Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

Moisturizing

Softening

Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Bad for oily skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.

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#3Cetyl Alcohol

Origin: natural

Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Softening

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. It’s responsible for making your skin soft and improving product thickness. It makes the product easier to apply and feel richer. Though it contains the word “Alcohol” in its title, the component doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols. That’s why a product with this component can still be marked as Alcohol-free. Usually, manufacturers receive this component from coconut or palm oil.

Position 4

#4Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Origin: No information

Role: No information

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#4Stearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical

Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Softening

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Stearyl Alcohol creates a barrier on the skin's surface lowering the evaporation of water and making it hydrated for a longer time. This barrier helps the skin to recover after deep cleansing. It also makes the skin look smooth. Though it belongs to alcohols, it's a fatty alcohol and it doesn't make your skin dry.

Position 5

#5Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair protection

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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#5Glycerin

Origin: natural

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair structure improvement

Hair gloss

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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