Mielev La Roseraie Versus Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Invisible Finish Moisture Gel
Updated on March 29, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Mielev La Roseraie 52 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Invisible Finish Moisture Gel 28 ingredients
About this product
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Mielev La Roseraie 52 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Invisible Finish Moisture Gel 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Water
Skin ConditioningEthyl Oleate
Emollient
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
AstringentPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningFructose
Humectant3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
AstringentHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnolol
Antioxidant
Honokiol
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Polyglycerin-3
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Emollient
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentParfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Palm Oil
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Anthocyanins
Cosmetic ColorantBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Water, Ethyl Oleate, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Inulin, Fructose, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Magnolol, Honokiol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Maltodextrin, Parfum, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Anthocyanins, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Bis-Phenylpropyl Dimethicone
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningSuperoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Isohexadecane
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Bis-Phenylpropyl Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phospholipids, Superoxide Dismutase, Isohexadecane, Panthenol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Carbomer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 80, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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Mielev La Roseraie 52 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Invisible Finish Moisture Gel 28 ingredients
