Comparison between PCA SKIN Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum vs. Paula's Choice Paulas Choice Resist Moisture Renewal Oil Booster. Find out which product is better for your skin.

41 Ingredients 11

1
Water
1
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (Non-Fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil/Skin-Repairing Ingredient)
2
Propanediol
2
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil (Non-Fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil/Skin-Repairing Ingredient)
3
Glycerin
3
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil (Non-Fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil/Skin-Repairing Ingredient)
4
Niacinamide
4
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (Non-Fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil/Skin-Repairing Ingredient)
5
Dimethicone
5
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil (Non-Fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil/Skin-Repairing Ingredient)
6
Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract
6
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (Non-Fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil/Skin-Repairing Ingredient)
7
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
7
Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil (Non-Fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil/Skin-Repairing Ingredient)
8
Coconut Alkanes
8
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil (Non-Fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil/Skin-Repairing Ingredient)
9
Phenoxyethanol
9
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil (Non-Fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil/Skin-Repairing Ingredient)
10
Isododecane
10
Ceramide 2 (Skin-Repairing Ingredient)
11
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Esters
11
Cholesterol (Skin-Repairing Ingredient)
12
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
13
Polysilicone-11
14
Sodium Hyaluronate
15
Sodium Benzoate
16
Carbomer
17
Xanthan Gum
18
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
19
Cetyl Alcohol
20
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
21
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
22
Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate
23
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
24
Ethylhexylglycerin
25
Sodium Hydroxide
26
Hexylene Glycol
27
Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract
28
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
29
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
30
Fragrance
31
Polyglucuronic Acid
32
Ceramide Np
33
Hyaluronic Acid
34
Sodium Carrageenan
35
Ceramide Ap
36
Phytosphingosine
37
Caprylyl Glycol
38
Cholesterol
39
Lecithin
40
Sea Salt
41
Ceramide EOP
Uniqueness 41 out of 41
100.0 %
Uniqueness 11 out of 11
100.0 %

Positive Effects

Find out what good effects the product has
ECO Metrics
No
Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Product's organic score
organic: 17%
7 out of 41
chemical: 61%
25 out of 41
organic: 0%
0 out of 11
chemical: 0%
0 out of 11

Warnings

Pore-clogging ingredients
2
Pore-clogging ingredients
-
Cetyl AlcoholHexylene Glycol
Allergy triggers
-
Allergy triggers
-
Alcohols
-
Alcohols
-
Fragrances
1
Fragrances
-
Fragrance
Malassezia unsafe
-
Malassezia unsafe
-
-- Controversial Components --
Parabens
-
Parabens
-
Silicones
1
Silicones
-
Dimethicone
Sulfates
-
Sulfates
-
PEG
-
PEG
-
Gluten
-
Gluten
-
Coconut
1
Coconut
-
Coconut Alkanes
Petroleum-based
-
Petroleum-based
-

Components by Skin Type

Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Sodium Hyaluronate#14
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Coconut Alkanes#8
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil#29
Dry skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

PCA SKIN Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum vs. Paula's Choice Paulas Choice Resist Moisture Renewal Oil Booster
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: organic
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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#1Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (Non-Fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil/Skin-Repairing Ingredient)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 2

#2Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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#2Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil (Non-Fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil/Skin-Repairing Ingredient)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 3

#3Glycerin

Origin: organic
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 a lot and it's researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component. 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.

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#3Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil (Non-Fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil/Skin-Repairing Ingredient)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 4

#4Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidant
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

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#4Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (Non-Fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil/Skin-Repairing Ingredient)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 5

#5Dimethicone

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.

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#5Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil (Non-Fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil/Skin-Repairing Ingredient)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 6

#6Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract

Origin: organic
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#6Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (Non-Fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil/Skin-Repairing Ingredient)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 7

#7Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax

Origin: No information
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#7Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil (Non-Fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil/Skin-Repairing Ingredient)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 8

#8Coconut Alkanes

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
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#8Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil (Non-Fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil/Skin-Repairing Ingredient)

Origin: No information
Role: No information