Comparison between Paula's Choice Boost C15 Super Booster vs. Dr. Ankerstjerne Superfood Multipurpose Vitamin Face Gel

Find out which product is better for your skin.

21 Ingredients 15

1
Water
1
Water
2
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
2
Niacinamid
3
Butylene Glycol
3
Panthenol
4
Ethoxydiglycol
4
Glyserin
5
Glycerin
5
Cyclodextrin
6
PPG-26-Buteth-26
6
Trietanolamin
7
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
7
Carbomer
8
Pentylene Glycol
8
Fenoksyetanol
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Uniqueness18 out of 21
85.7%
Uniqueness12 out of 15
80.0%

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
7 out of 21
33%
chemical
12 out of 21
57%
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: 6Negative: 0
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#2Butylene Glycol#3Glycerin#5Tocopherol#9Sodium Hyaluronate#10Panthenol#14
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Panthenol#3Tocopherol#15
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Paula's Choice Boost C15 Super Booster 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

#2Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
Rejuvenation
Regeneration
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Vitamin C is known for its strong antioxidant activity. It helps to slow down aging processes. The other positive effect of this ingredient is that it helps to make skin tone even. It's a great ingredient to counter dark areas and uneven skin tone. It's well-researched and considered safe. But it's acid and can irritate the skin if used too often.

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#2Niacinamid

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 3

#3Butylene 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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#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

#4Ethoxydiglycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair structure improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#4Glyserin

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 5

#5Glycerin

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.

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#5Cyclodextrin

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