Comparison between Dr. Sam Bunting Skincare Flawless Neutralising Gel vs. Paula's Choice Clear Daily Skin Clearing Treatment With Azelaic Acid

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11 Ingredients 21

1
Water
1
Water
2
Propylene Glycol
2
Azelaic Acid
3
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
3
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
4
Azelaic Acid
4
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5
Squalane
5
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
6
Salicylic Acid
6
Glycerin
7
Glyceryl Stearate SE
7
Cetearyl Alcohol
8
Disodium EDTA
8
Glyceryl Stearate SE
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Uniqueness7 out of 11
63.6%
Uniqueness17 out of 21
81.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
2 out of 11
18%
chemical
8 out of 11
73%
natural
6 out of 21
29%
chemical
13 out of 21
62%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#2
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#6Glyceryl Stearate SE#7
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#6
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#6Allantoin#14Butylene Glycol#20
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#10Allantoin#14Glyceryl Stearate SE#8
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#14Salicylic Acid#10

Detailed view

Dr. Sam Bunting Skincare Flawless Neutralising Gel vs. Paula's Choice Clear Daily Skin Clearing Treatment With Azelaic Acid
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

#2Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

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#2Azelaic Acid

Origin: No information
Role: Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 3

#3Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#3C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient
Cleansing
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.

Position 4

#4Azelaic Acid

Origin: No information
Role: Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#4Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

Position 5

#5Squalane

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Squalane is a more stable equivalent of Squalene. It is a very important component of our skin. It’s a major part of natural sebum that forms a protection barrier on the skin's surface. If the barrier isn’t strong enough, your skin will become more sensitive. Squalane helps to keep skin hydrated, protects it from the negative impact of the environment, lowers irritation, stimulates regeneration, and removes dryness. It is accepted by our skin very well and will not cause allergic reactions.

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#5Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Emulsifying agent
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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