Comparison between Paula's Choice CLINICAL 1 Retinol Treatment vs. Algenist Elevate Advanced Retinol Serum

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 17
Components only in Paula's Choice CLINICAL 1 Retinol Treatment 34
Uniqueness: 66.7%
Components only in Algenist Elevate Advanced Retinol Serum 29
Uniqueness: 63.0%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Dimethicone
2
Dimethicone
3
Glycerin
3
Glycerin
4
Butylene Glycol
4
Butylene Glycol
5
Isononyl Isononanoate
5
Pentylene Glycol
6
Castor Isostearate Succinate
6
Polymethyl Methacrylate
7
Glyceryl Stearate SE
7
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
8
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
8
Retinol (Vitamin A)
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Antiseptic, Regeneration, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection
Effects unique for CLINICAL 1 Retinol Treatment:
Cleansing, Pore Shrinking, Lifting, Rejuvenation, Deodorant, Tones up skin
Effects unique for Elevate Advanced Retinol Serum:
Healing
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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
12 out of 51
24%
chemical
34 out of 51
67%
natural
11 out of 46
24%
chemical
29 out of 46
63%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Butylene Glycol#4Sodium Hyaluronate#18Allantoin#26
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#26Glyceryl Stearate SE#7
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Allantoin#26Retinol (Vitamin A)#13Benzoic Acid#49
Dry skin
Positive: 6Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Butylene Glycol#4Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract#16Tocopherol#17Sodium PCA#22Sodium Lactate#35
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Laureth-23#30
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Titanium Dioxide#46Retinol (Vitamin A)#8Linalool#45

Detailed view

Paula's Choice CLINICAL 1 Retinol Treatment vs. Algenist Elevate Advanced Retinol Serum
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.

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