Comparison between Image Skincare New Vital C Hydrating Repair Crème vs. Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer

Image Skincare

New Vital C Hydrating Repair Crème

Paula's Choice

C5 Super Boost Moisturizer

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54 Ingredients 47

Hilight unique

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Water

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Glycerin

3-O Ethyl Ascorbic Acid⁠

Dimethicone

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Butylene Glycol

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate

Isostearyl Neopentanoate

Ascorbyl Glucoside

PEG-100 Stearate

Squalane

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Uniqueness40 out of 54

74.1%

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

20 out of 54

37%

chemical

30 out of 54

56%

natural

15 out of 47

32%

chemical

24 out of 47

51%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 12Negative: 0

Glycerin^#3Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil^#9Stearyl Alcohol^#17Tocopherol^#20Panthenol^#24Phospholipids^#29Butylene Glycol^#36Allantoin^#40Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)^#41Sodium Hyaluronate^#47Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)^#53Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract^#54

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 2

Allantoin^#40Glyceryl Stearate SE^#6Isostearyl Neopentanoate^#7

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 4

Allantoin^#40Isostearyl Neopentanoate^#7Limonene^#13Benzoic Acid^#48Citric Acid^#52

Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#5Sodium Hyaluronate^#16Tocopherol^#20

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil^#37

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Citric Acid^#40

Detailed view

Image Skincare New Vital C Hydrating Repair Crème vs. Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer

Position 1

#1Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent

UV Protection

Moisturizing

Soothing

Healing

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice is a natural juice received from Aloe leaves. It has been used in cosmetics for hundreds of ages. Scientists have discovered that it contains more than 200 nutrients: minerals, amino acids, vitamins, and so on. It’s a good component for calming irritated skin. It also helps to heal wounds, helps the skin regenerate faster, improves collagen syncretization, tones up, and moisturizes the skin. It also provides a slight UV-filtering effect.

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#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

#2Water

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.

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#2Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Position 3

#3Glycerin

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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#33-O Ethyl Ascorbic Acid⁠

Origin: No information

Role: No information

Position 4

Both products have the same component on this position.

#4Dimethicone

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient

Silicones

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

Position 5

#5C12-15 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.

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#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.