Comparison between Paula's Choice Clear Oil-Free Moisturizer vs. Paula's Choice SKIN RECOVERY Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30

Paula's Choice

Clear Oil-Free Moisturizer

Paula's Choice

SKIN RECOVERY Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30

- 35 components -

- 43 components -

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Ingredients in both products 9

Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate and 4 more. Show.

Components only in Paula's Choice Clear Oil-Free Moisturizer 26

Ethyl Macadamiate, Propanediol, Triethylhexanoin, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract and 21 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 74.3%

Components only in Paula's Choice SKIN RECOVERY Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 34

Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil and 29 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 79.1%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Titanium Dioxide

Ethyl Macadamiate

Zinc Oxide

Glycerin

Water

Cetearyl Alcohol

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Propanediol

Isononyl Isononanoate

Triethylhexanoin

Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

Cyclopentasiloxane

Glyceryl Stearate SE

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Positive Effects

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

Effects unique for Clear Oil-Free Moisturizer:

Acne fighting, Healing, Tones up skin, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for SKIN RECOVERY Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30:

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

11 out of 43

26%

chemical

29 out of 43

67%

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: 5Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#10Glycerin^#17Sodium Hyaluronate^#18Allantoin^#19Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract^#29

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Zinc Oxide^#2Allantoin^#19Glyceryl Stearate SE^#8

Sensitive skin

Positive: 4Negative: 0

Titanium Dioxide^#1Zinc Oxide^#2Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil^#6Allantoin^#19

Detailed view

Paula's Choice Clear Oil-Free Moisturizer vs. Paula's Choice SKIN RECOVERY Daily Moisturizing Lotion 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 (3.85%)

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.