Comparison between Paula's Choice CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution vs. Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Moisturiser

Paula's Choice

CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution

Paula's Choice

Skin Balancing Moisturiser

- 18 components -

- 28 components -

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Ingredients in both products 6

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate and 1 more. Show.

Components only in Paula's Choice CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution 12

Salicylic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate-20, Allantoin and 7 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 66.7%

Components only in Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Moisturiser 22

Cyclopentasiloxane, Bis-Phenylpropyl Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Laminaria Saccharina (Algae) Extract (Hydration), Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Protein and 17 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 78.6%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Salicylic Acid

Water

Cyclopentasiloxane

Dipropylene Glycol

Butylene Glycol

Pentylene Glycol

Glycerin

Polysorbate-20

Bis-Phenylpropyl Dimethicone

Butylene Glycol

Niacinamide

Glycerin

Laminaria Saccharina (Algae) Extract (Hydration)

Sodium Hyaluronate

Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Protein

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: , Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Healing, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection

Effects unique for CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution:

No unique effects found

Effects unique for Skin Balancing Moisturiser:

Antioxidant, UV Protection, Lightening, Elasticity improvement, Antifungal, Deodorant, Protection, Hair strengthening, Hair volumizing, Hair follicle nutrition

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

3 out of 18

17%

chemical

14 out of 18

78%

natural

6 out of 28

21%

chemical

20 out of 28

71%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 5Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#6Glycerin^#7Sodium Hyaluronate^#8Allantoin^#10Panthenol^#11

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1Allantoin^#10

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Allantoin^#10Salicylic Acid^#1

Dry skin

Positive: 4Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#3Glycerin^#4Sodium Hyaluronate^#17Panthenol^#20

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Paula's Choice CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution vs. Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Moisturiser

Position 1

#1Salicylic Acid (2%)

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative

Cleansing

Acne fighting

Soothing

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for oily skin

Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.

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#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.