Comparison between Paula's Choice 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment vs. Dr. Ankerstjerne Superfood Multipurpose Vitamin Face Gel

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52 Ingredients 15

1
Water
1
Water
2
Dimethicone
2
Niacinamid
3
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
3
Panthenol
4
Isononyl Isononanoate
4
Glyserin
5
Butylene Glycol
5
Cyclodextrin
6
Bakuchiol
6
Trietanolamin
7
Arachidyl Alcohol
7
Carbomer
8
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
8
Fenoksyetanol
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Uniqueness51 out of 52
98.1%
Uniqueness14 out of 15
93.3%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
14 out of 52
27%
chemical
34 out of 52
65%
natural
4 out of 15
27%
chemical
3 out of 15
20%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#5Glycerin#11Sodium Hyaluronate#21Allantoin#29
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#29Glyceryl Stearate SE#13
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Allantoin#29Retinol (Vitamin A)#17Benzoic Acid#51
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Panthenol#3Tocopherol#15
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Paula's Choice 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment vs. Dr. Ankerstjerne Superfood Multipurpose Vitamin Face Gel
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

#2Dimethicone

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.

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#2Niacinamid

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 3

#3Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#3Panthenol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning
Moisturizing
Soothing
Healing
Hair conditioning
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Panthenol is a proud member of a league of the best-performing components. It's a stable form of Vitamin B5 and is also known as Pro-Vitamin B5. It’s a very good and effective component for hydration, healing, and soothing irritated skin. It works so soft and gentle that it’s even recommended for people with skin problems like eczema.

In haircare products it’s used for protecting the fiber. It’s researched very well and doesn’t have any negative side effects.

Position 4

#4Isononyl Isononanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#4Glyserin

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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
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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#5Cyclodextrin

Origin: chemical
Role: Chelating agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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