Comparison between Paula's Choice Skincare Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel vs. Paula's Choice DEFENSE Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

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Ingredients in both products 8
Components only in Paula's Choice Skincare Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel 18
Uniqueness: 69.2%
Components only in Paula's Choice DEFENSE Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 37
Uniqueness: 82.2%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Zinc Oxide
2
Aminomethyl Propanol
2
Titanium Dioxide
3
Glycolic Acid
3
Water
4
Lactic Acid
4
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
5
Mandelic Acid
5
Glycerin
6
Isoamyl Laurate
6
Isononyl Isononanoate
7
Tartaric Acid
7
Butylene Glycol
8
Propanediol
8
Cetearyl Alcohol
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Regeneration, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating
Effects unique for Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel:
No unique effects found
Effects unique for DEFENSE Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30:
Lifting, Antistatic, Nutrifying, Deodorant, Tones up skin
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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
10 out of 26
38%
chemical
14 out of 26
54%
natural
13 out of 45
29%
chemical
26 out of 45
58%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#11Sodium Hyaluronate#13Glycerin#15Tocopherol#16Allantoin#18
Oily skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#3Salicylic Acid#9Allantoin#18
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 4
Allantoin#18Titanium Dioxide#24Glycolic Acid#3Lactic Acid#4Tartaric Acid#7Salicylic Acid#9
Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#5Butylene Glycol#7Tocopherol#23Phospholipids#24
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Zinc Oxide#1Glyceryl Stearate SE#11
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Zinc Oxide#1Titanium Dioxide#2Citric Acid#34

Detailed view

Paula's Choice Skincare Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel vs. Paula's Choice DEFENSE Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30
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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#1Zinc Oxide

Origin: natural
Role: Bulking agent, Colorant
UV Protection
Antiseptic
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Zinc Oxide is a great physical sunscreen, meaning it deflects the UV rays. It’s the only natural mineral sun protector recommended by the FDA for babies. It’s good for sensitive skin because it’s less irritating than chemical sunscreens.

It has very nice spectrum protection. It helps to protect from UVA I, UVA II, and UVB and nowadays it’s the broadest range of sunscreen used in cosmetics. In other words, it’s brilliant in its league.

The negative side is that it can feel heavy on the skin. It can leave a slight whitish tint on the surface of the skin and some people may not like this. Keep in mind that it’s relatively easy to wash off, so it’s better to use water-resistant sunscreens if you are swimming.

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