Comparison between Zo Skin Health Zein Obagi Daily Power Defense vs. Paula's Choice 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment

Zo Skin Health Zein Obagi

Daily Power Defense

Paula's Choice

0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment

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47 Ingredients 52

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Water

Cetearyl Isononanoate

Dimethicone

Cyclopentasiloxane

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Glycerin

Isononyl Isononanoate

Cyclohexasiloxane

Butylene Glycol

Pentylene Glycol

Bakuchiol

Cetearyl Alcohol

Arachidyl Alcohol

Steareth-20

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate

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Uniqueness31 out of 47

66.0%

Uniqueness36 out of 52

69.2%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

14 out of 47

30%

chemical

28 out of 47

60%

natural

14 out of 52

27%

chemical

34 out of 52

65%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 5Negative: 0

Glycerin^#4Beta-Glucan^#191,2-Hexanediol^#20Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)^#38Butylene Glycol^#41

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Retinol (Vitamin A)^#18Limonene^#33

Dry skin

Positive: 4Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#5Glycerin^#11Sodium Hyaluronate^#21Allantoin^#29

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Allantoin^#29Glyceryl Stearate SE^#13

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 2

Allantoin^#29Retinol (Vitamin A)^#17Benzoic Acid^#51

Detailed view

Zo Skin Health Zein Obagi Daily Power Defense vs. Paula's Choice 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment

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

#2Cetearyl Isononanoate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#2Dimethicone

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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Position 3

#3Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent

Protection

Silicones

EWG Rating [ 3 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

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#3Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Softening

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Position 4

#4Glycerin

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

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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#4Isononyl Isononanoate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Position 5

#5Cyclohexasiloxane

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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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

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.