Comparison between Medik8 Balance Moisturiser vs. Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser

Medik8

Balance Moisturiser

Paula's Choice

CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser

- 30 components -

- 18 components -

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Ingredients in both products 3

Water, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol

Components only in Medik8 Balance Moisturiser 27

Saccharide Isomerate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Cocoglycerides, Cyclopentasiloxane and 22 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 90.0%

Components only in Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser 15

Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate and 10 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 83.3%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Salicylic Acid

Saccharide Isomerate

Water

Glycerin

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Niacinamide

Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer

Cetearyl Isononanoate

Glycerin

Cocoglycerides

PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate

Cyclopentasiloxane

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Arginine

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing, Lightening, Healing, Antiseptic, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss

Effects unique for Balance Moisturiser:

Pore Shrinking, Anti-aging, Elasticity improvement, Antistatic, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Antifungal, Deodorant, Protection

Effects unique for CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser:

Lifting, Regeneration, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

8 out of 30

27%

chemical

20 out of 30

67%

natural

5 out of 18

28%

chemical

13 out of 18

72%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Glycerin^#3Beta-Glucan^#18

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Lauric Acid^#16

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Limonene^#29Linalool^#30

Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 1

Glycerin^#5Butylene Glycol^#9Panthenol^#11Sodium Laureth Sulfate^#7

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Salicylic Acid^#1Citric Acid^#13

Detailed view

Medik8 Balance Moisturiser vs. Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser

Position 1

#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.

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#1Salicylic Acid (0.5%)

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative

Cleansing

Acne fighting

Soothing

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for oily skin

Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.