Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Math Scientific Niacinamide+ Cream versus Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer .
Last updated on July 20, 2023. Published on July 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Math Scientific Niacinamide+ Cream 14 ingredients
Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer 46 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not 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 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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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Math Scientific Niacinamide+ Cream 14 ingredients
Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer 46 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Math Scientific Niacinamide+ Cream 14 ingredients
Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer 46 ingredients
Glycerin • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Propanediol • Stearic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Isohexadecane • Potassium PCA • Magnesium PCA • Calcium PCA • Ethylhexyl Olivate • Polyglyceryl-6 Olivate • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Coffea Arabica Seed Extract • Biotin/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Niacinamide/Pantothenic Acid/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine/Yeast Polypeptides • Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract • Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract • Squalane • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide NP • Pisum Sativum Extract • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Tocopherol • Creatine • Bisabolol • Sorbitol • Inositol • Xylitol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sodium Levulinate • Behenyl Behenate • Tribehenin • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Carbomer • Sodium Hydroxide • Tetrasodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMath Scientific Niacinamide+ Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Math Scientific Niacinamide+ Cream 14 ingredients
Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer 46 ingredients
Usage
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Math Scientific Niacinamide+ Cream 14 ingredients
Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer 46 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Math Scientific Niacinamide+ Cream 14 ingredients
Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer 46 ingredients
Oona
Not sufficient moisturizing for dry skin, a little does not go a long way
This didn't make me break out, didn't pill, and plays nicely with the...
Not sufficient moisturizing for dry skin, a little does not go a long way
This didn't make me break out, didn't pill, and plays nicely with the cream/liquid makeup formulas in my collection. That's about as good as it gets. I have dry skin in a dry environment and this was totally insufficient to use alone as a moisturizer, even during the day under a moisturizing sunscreen, and I would wake up with dry flaky skin if I tried to use it along as an overnight moisturizer (no improvement over the norm). I had to use a large amount to cover my face and neck, and the price per use is pretty abysmal as a result. As one of the concerns is that it might worsen oily skin, I can't think of who this product is for. Maybe people with 'normal' skin in a humid climate?
BriannaA
This didn't do much for my skin. I pilled on my forehead and under my chin and neck. The moisture is ok for a bit, but then my skin dried out...
This didn't do much for my skin. I pilled on my forehead and under my chin and neck. The moisture is ok for a bit, but then my skin dried out pretty quickly. Hydration did not last all day. Also not sweat proof. Sad, I really liked the idea of this moisturizer.
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