Comparison between Paula's Choice Calm Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer vs. Paula's Choice Defense Essential Glow Moisturiser SPF 30

Paula's Choice

Calm Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer

Paula's Choice

Defense Essential Glow Moisturiser SPF 30

- 31 components -

- 45 components -

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Ingredients in both products 9

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate SE and 4 more. Show.

Components only in Paula's Choice Calm Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer 22

Stearic Acid, Triheptanoin, C13-16 Isoalkane⁠, Propanediol, Inulin and 17 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 71.0%

Components only in Paula's Choice Defense Essential Glow Moisturiser SPF 30 36

Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol and 31 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 80.0%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Titanium Dioxide

Glycerin

Zinc Oxide

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Water

Stearic Acid

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Triheptanoin

Glycerin

C13-16 Isoalkane⁠

Isononyl Isononanoate

Butylene Glycol

Propanediol

Cetearyl Alcohol

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Soothing, Lightening, Lifting, Nutrifying, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Calm Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer:

Antifungal, Hair strengthening

Effects unique for Defense Essential Glow Moisturiser SPF 30:

UV Protection, Acne fighting, Anti-aging, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Antistatic, Rejuvenation, Tones up skin, Protection

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

10 out of 31

32%

chemical

17 out of 31

55%

natural

13 out of 45

29%

chemical

26 out of 45

58%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Glycerin^#2Butylene Glycol^#7Allantoin^#16

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 2

Allantoin^#16Stearic Acid^#4Glyceryl Stearate SE^#10

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Allantoin^#16Citric Acid^#26

Dry skin

Positive: 4Negative: 0

Glycerin^#5Butylene Glycol^#7Tocopherol^#23Phospholipids^#24

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Zinc Oxide^#2Glyceryl Stearate SE^#11

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Titanium Dioxide^#1Zinc Oxide^#2Citric Acid^#34

Detailed view

Paula's Choice Calm Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer vs. Paula's Choice Defense Essential Glow Moisturiser SPF 30

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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#1Titanium Dioxide (5.25%)

Origin: chemical

Role: Colorant

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Titanium Dioxide is a very effective sunscreen. It belongs to physical sunscreens, meaning it reflects the UV rays like a mirror. The component is a mineral with white color. That’s why it’s also used in different powders as a pigment or brightener.

The component can be both safe and unsafe. It’s reported to be possibly carcinogenic to humans when inhaled. That’s why we don’t recommend using products where TiO2 is used in the form of powder and can be inhaled.

Sometimes it can be a nanoparticle. We recommend avoiding this form because it’s not researched well enough. A safer option is to use a non-nano form.