Comparison between Youth To The People Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser vs. Paula's Choice Calm Ultra-gentle Cleanser

Find out which product is better for your skin.

21 Ingredients 17

1
Water/​aqua/​eau (Aqua)
1
Water
2
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
2
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
3
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
3
Glycerin
4
Panthenol
4
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
5
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
6
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
6
Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
7
Butylene Glycol
7
Cellulose Gum
8
Brassica Oleracea (Kale) Leaf Extract
8
Coco Caprylate/​caprate⁠
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Uniqueness17 out of 21
81.0%
Uniqueness13 out of 17
76.5%

Positive Effects

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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
9 out of 21
43%
chemical
7 out of 21
33%
natural
10 out of 17
59%
chemical
6 out of 17
35%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Panthenol#4Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#6Butylene Glycol#7Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#11Glycerin#18
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#11Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract#13
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycerin#3
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Youth To The People Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser vs. Paula's Choice Calm Ultra-gentle Cleanser
Position 1

#1Water/​aqua/​eau (Aqua)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#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
Both products have the same component on this position.

#2Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 3

#3Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a pH 4.5-5.5 liquid that is used to improve the overall efficiency of the formulation. It’s usually combined with different surfactants and is used because of its cleansing efficiency. It helps to remove sebum and dirt from the skin and hair. It also works as a foaming agent helping to make a pleasant foam.

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#3Glycerin

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.

Position 4

#4Panthenol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning
Moisturizing
Soothing
Healing
Hair conditioning
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Panthenol is a proud member of a league of the best-performing components. It's a stable form of Vitamin B5 and is also known as Pro-Vitamin B5. It’s a very good and effective component for hydration, healing, and soothing irritated skin. It works so soft and gentle that it’s even recommended for people with skin problems like eczema.

In haircare products it’s used for protecting the fiber. It’s researched very well and doesn’t have any negative side effects.

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#4Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

Position 5

#5Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#5Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a pH 4.5-5.5 liquid that is used to improve the overall efficiency of the formulation. It’s usually combined with different surfactants and is used because of its cleansing efficiency. It helps to remove sebum and dirt from the skin and hair. It also works as a foaming agent helping to make a pleasant foam.

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