Natio Pure Mineral Skin Perfecting BB Cream SPF 15 Versus Paula's Choice Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventTriethanolamine
BufferingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAlumina
AbrasiveDimethicone
EmollientLecithin
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol Stearate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Laurate
EmulsifyingPhenylpropanol
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCananga Odorata Leaf Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingStyrax Benzoin Gum
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPropylene Glycol Laurate
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Triethanolamine, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Alumina, Dimethicone, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Sorbitan Laurate, Phenylpropanol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Styrax Benzoin Gum, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Alcohol, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, Mica, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingTrihydroxystearin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingResveratrol
AntioxidantQuercetin
AntioxidantEpigallocatechin Gallate
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
MaskingSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingHydrated Silica
AbrasiveTriethoxycaprylylsilane
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIron Oxides
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, PEG-12 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Chloride, Trihydroxystearin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Resveratrol, Quercetin, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Adenosine, Bisabolol, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Polysorbate 80, Hydrated Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Iron Oxides, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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 AcetateWater. 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 Water