Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream Versus Paula's Choice Resist Barrier Repair Moisturizer with Retinol
Updated on November 16, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream 41 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Barrier Repair Moisturizer with Retinol 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream 41 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Barrier Repair Moisturizer with Retinol 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Lactamide Mea
HumectantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Sambucus Nigra Extract
Skin ConditioningArnica Montana Extract
Skin ConditioningParietaria Officinalis Extract
EmollientNasturtium Officinale Leaf Extract
Masking
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingCitrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSilk Amino Acids
HumectantGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Linalool
Perfuming
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Gluceth-20, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Lactamide Mea, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Extract, Arnica Montana Extract, Parietaria Officinalis Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Leaf Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract, Silk Amino Acids, Glycolipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Lecithin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-10, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 60, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Linalool, Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Cocoglycerides
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Lecithin
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
Antioxidant
Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane
Antioxidant
Tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Cocoglycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalane, Sodium Polyacrylate, Lecithin, Adenosine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ceramide NP, Retinol, Punica Granatum Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane, Tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinIngredient Ratings
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Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream 41 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Barrier Repair Moisturizer with Retinol 28 ingredients
