Comparison between Paula's Choice CLINICAL 1 Retinol Treatment vs. Youth Lab Brightening Vit-C Serum
- 51 components -
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Find out which product is better for your skin.
Ingredients in both products 2
Components only in Paula's Choice CLINICAL 1 Retinol Treatment 49
Uniqueness: 96.1%
Components only in Youth Lab Brightening Vit-C Serum 11
3-O-εthyl Ascorbic Acid, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane and 6 more.
Uniqueness: 84.6%
Face to Face
Components position by position
1
Water
1
Butylene Glycol
2
Dimethicone
2
3-O-εthyl Ascorbic Acid
3
Glycerin
3
Propanediol
4
Butylene Glycol
4
Pentylene Glycol
5
Isononyl Isononanoate
5
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6
Castor Isostearate Succinate
6
Panthenol
7
Glyceryl Stearate SE
7
Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
8
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
8
Tocopherol
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Positive Effects
Find out what good effects the product has
Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Antiseptic, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair protection
Effects unique for CLINICAL 1 Retinol Treatment:
Cleansing, Pore Shrinking, Lightening, Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Deodorant, Tones up skin, Protection, Hair structure improvement, Hair glossEffects unique for Brightening Vit-C Serum:
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ECO Metrics
Find out how eco-friendly the components are
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
5 out of 13
38%
chemical
6 out of 13
46%
Concerns
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Components by Skin Type
Find out what components are good or bad for your skin type
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: 3Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#1Panthenol#6Tocopherol#8
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Limonene#12Citral#13
Detailed view
Paula's Choice CLINICAL 1 Retinol Treatment vs. Youth Lab Brightening Vit-C Serum
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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#1Butylene Glycol
Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.
