Comparison between Paula's Choice Clear Oil-Free Moisturizer vs. Paula's Choice DEFENSE Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

Paula's Choice

Clear Oil-Free Moisturizer

Paula's Choice

DEFENSE Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

- 35 components -

- 45 components -

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Ingredients in both products 12

Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract and 7 more. Show.

Components only in Paula's Choice Clear Oil-Free Moisturizer 23

Ethyl Macadamiate, Propanediol, Triethylhexanoin, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-100 Stearate and 18 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 65.7%

Components only in Paula's Choice DEFENSE Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 33

Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol and 28 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 73.3%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Zinc Oxide

Ethyl Macadamiate

Titanium Dioxide

Glycerin

Water

Cetearyl Alcohol

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Propanediol

Glycerin

Triethylhexanoin

Isononyl Isononanoate

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

Butylene Glycol

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Cetearyl Alcohol

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Tones up skin, Regeneration, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Clear Oil-Free Moisturizer:

No unique effects found

Effects unique for DEFENSE Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30:

Antistatic, Nutrifying

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

9 out of 35

26%

chemical

20 out of 35

57%

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: 4Negative: 0

Glycerin^#3Sodium Hyaluronate^#20Panthenol^#23Sodium PCA^#24

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Glyceryl Stearate SE^#8

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Citric Acid^#30

Dry skin

Positive: 4Negative: 0

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

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Zinc Oxide^#1Glyceryl Stearate SE^#11

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

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

Detailed view

Paula's Choice Clear Oil-Free Moisturizer vs. Paula's Choice DEFENSE Essential Glow Moisturizer 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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#1Zinc Oxide

Origin: natural

Role: Bulking agent, Colorant

UV Protection

Antiseptic

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Good for oily skin

Zinc Oxide is a great physical sunscreen, meaning it deflects the UV rays. It’s the only natural mineral sun protector recommended by the FDA for babies. It’s good for sensitive skin because it’s less irritating than chemical sunscreens.

It has very nice spectrum protection. It helps to protect from UVA I, UVA II, and UVB and nowadays it’s the broadest range of sunscreen used in cosmetics. In other words, it’s brilliant in its league.

The negative side is that it can feel heavy on the skin. It can leave a slight whitish tint on the surface of the skin and some people may not like this. Keep in mind that it’s relatively easy to wash off, so it’s better to use water-resistant sunscreens if you are swimming.