Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 versus Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Daily Restoring Complex SPF 30 .
Published on March 01, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 34 ingredients
Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Daily Restoring Complex SPF 30 29 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 34 ingredients
Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Daily Restoring Complex SPF 30 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 34 ingredients
Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Daily Restoring Complex SPF 30 29 ingredients
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Octocrylene • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Dibutyl Adipate • Talc • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Cyclopentasiloxane • Tromethamine • Cyclohexasiloxane • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer • Cellulose • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Polyacrylamide • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Carbomer • Panthenol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Parfum • Decyl Glucoside • Xanthan Gum • Acrylates Copolymer • Disodium EDTA • Laureth-7 • BHT • Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate • Linalool • Lysine • Propylene Glycol • Magnesium Chloride
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Homosalate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Octocrylene • Benzophenone-3 • Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Butylene Glycol • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate • Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Retinyl Palmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • Picea Abies Wood Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Titanium Dioxide • Bentonite • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Polyacrylate • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Daily Restoring Complex SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Daily Restoring Complex SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Daily Restoring Complex SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Daily Restoring Complex SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Daily Restoring Complex SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Daily Restoring Complex SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 26.
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ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 34 ingredients
Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Daily Restoring Complex SPF 30 29 ingredients
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ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 34 ingredients
Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Daily Restoring Complex SPF 30 29 ingredients
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