Comparison between Paula's Choice RESIST Barrier Repair Moisturizer vs. Paula's Choice Omega Complex Moisturizer

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29 Ingredients 54

1
Water
1
Water
2
Dicaprylyl Carbonate (Emollient)
2
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
3
Glycerin (Skin-Identical Ingredient)
3
Ceteareth-6 Olivate
4
Ethylhexyl Stearate (Thickener)
4
Butylene Glycol
5
Cocoglycerides (Emollient)
5
C13-15 Alkane
6
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (Antioxidant Emollient)
6
Glycerin
7
Squalane (Emollient)
7
Glyceryl Stearate SE
8
Sodium Polyacrylate (Film-Forming Agent)
8
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
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Uniqueness25 out of 29
86.2%
Uniqueness50 out of 54
92.6%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
4 out of 29
14%
chemical
6 out of 29
21%
natural
21 out of 54
39%
chemical
26 out of 54
48%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract#22Butylene Glycol#24
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 7Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#4Glycerin#6Glycine#28Sodium Hyaluronate#38Sodium Lactate#39Betaine#44Sodium PCA#47
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Glyceryl Stearate SE#7Decyl Oleate#9Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Paula's Choice RESIST Barrier Repair Moisturizer vs. Paula's Choice Omega Complex Moisturizer
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.

Position 2

#2Dicaprylyl Carbonate (Emollient)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#2Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Viscosity controlling agent
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Shea Butter is a great natural moisturizer everybody knows about. And it’s popular for a reason. It contains 5 essential fatty acids (palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and arachidonic), vitamins (A, D, E, F), and catechins, which are antioxidants. It moisturizes the skin and protects it from UV, cold, and other negative factors. It can be used on its own and will not harm your skin even in very high concentrations.

Position 3

#3Glycerin (Skin-Identical Ingredient)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#3Ceteareth-6 Olivate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#4Ethylhexyl Stearate (Thickener)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#4Butylene 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
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.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

Position 5

#5Cocoglycerides (Emollient)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#5C13-15 Alkane

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
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