Comparison between Paula's Choice RESIST Intensive Repair Cream vs. Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer

Find out which product is better for your skin.

55 Ingredients 47

1
Water
1
Water
2
Ethylhexyl Stearate (Texture-Enhancing)
2
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
3
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
3
3-O Ethyl Ascorbic Acid⁠
4
Butylene Glycol
4
Dimethicone
5
Glycerin
5
Butylene Glycol
6
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
7
Petrolatum
7
Ascorbyl Glucoside
8
Cetearyl Alcohol
8
Squalane
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Uniqueness47 out of 55
85.5%
Uniqueness39 out of 47
83.0%

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
17 out of 55
31%
chemical
32 out of 55
58%
natural
15 out of 47
32%
chemical
24 out of 47
51%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 8Negative: 0
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#3Butylene Glycol#4Glycerin#5Sodium Hyaluronate#21Tocopherol#24Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)#28Sodium PCA#38Sodium Lactate#39
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Petrolatum#7Glyceryl Stearate SE#11
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Retinol (Vitamin A)#15Benzoic Acid#55
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#5Sodium Hyaluronate#16Tocopherol#20
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil#37
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#40

Detailed view

Paula's Choice RESIST Intensive Repair Cream vs. Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost 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

#2Ethylhexyl Stearate (Texture-Enhancing)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#2Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 3

#3Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Viscosity controlling agent
Antioxidants
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil is a great vegetable oil to counter dryness. It reduces inflammation and it’s a very nice ingredient for people with redness, eczema, and rosacea. It’s accepted very well by humans skin because its chemical structure is very similar to sebum. That’s why it will hardly provoke any allergy. It’s a very good helper for people with dry skin.

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#33-O Ethyl Ascorbic Acid⁠

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 4

#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.

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#4Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

Position 5

#5Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#5Butylene 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.

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