Comparison between Paula's Choice 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment vs. Paula's Choice Clinical Phytoestrogen Elasticity Repair Body Treatment

Find out which product is better for your skin.

52 Ingredients 24

1
Water
1
Water
2
Dimethicone
2
Cyclodextrin
3
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
3
Glycerin
4
Isononyl Isononanoate
4
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
5
Butylene Glycol
5
Squalane
6
Bakuchiol
6
Butylene Glycol
7
Arachidyl Alcohol
7
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
8
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
8
Hydrogenated Polydecene
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Uniqueness46 out of 52
88.5%
Uniqueness18 out of 24
75.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
14 out of 52
27%
chemical
34 out of 52
65%
natural
13 out of 24
54%
chemical
8 out of 24
33%

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: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Butylene Glycol#6Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract#9Tocopherol#13Phospholipids#18
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil#16Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil#21
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#20

Detailed view

Paula's Choice 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment vs. Paula's Choice Clinical Phytoestrogen Elasticity Repair Body Treatment
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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#2Cyclodextrin

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

Position 4

#4Isononyl Isononanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#4Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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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#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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