Comparison between Paula's Choice 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment vs. Obagi Medical Retinol 1.0

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Ingredients in both products 13
Components only in Paula's Choice 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment 39
Uniqueness: 75.0%
Components only in Obagi Medical Retinol 1.0 26
Uniqueness: 66.7%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
2
Dimethicone
2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
3
Glyceryl Stearate SE
4
Isononyl Isononanoate
4
Cyclopentasiloxane
5
Butylene Glycol
5
Butylene Glycol
6
Bakuchiol
6
Stearic Acid
7
Arachidyl Alcohol
7
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
8
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
8
Polysorbate-60
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Tones up skin, Regeneration, Protection, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection
Effects unique for 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment:
Pore Shrinking, Lifting, Anti dandruff, Hair conditioning
Effects unique for Retinol 1.0:
Acne fighting, Healing
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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
12 out of 39
31%
chemical
23 out of 39
59%

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: 8Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#5Stearyl Alcohol#9Glycerin#10Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#15Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#16Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#24Sodium Hyaluronate#26Propylene Glycol#27
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Glyceryl Stearate SE#3Stearic Acid#6
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#16Retinol (Vitamin A)#12

Detailed view

Paula's Choice 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment vs. Obagi Medical Retinol 1.0
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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#1Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan

Origin: No information
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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