Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum versus Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum .
Last updated on October 06, 2023. Published on January 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum 47 ingredients
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum 40 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is 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 🎉
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 🎉
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Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum 47 ingredients
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum 40 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum 47 ingredients
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum 40 ingredients
Water • Propanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Isopentyldiol • Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate • Squalane • Tetradecane • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Mannitol • Phosphatidylcholine • Ferulic Acid • Arginine • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14 • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer • Glycerin • Tocopherol • Pullulan • Lysolecithin • Sclerotium Gum • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Dimethicone • Sodium Phytate • Diglycerin • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Silica • Cetyl Alcohol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Decyl Glucoside • Xanthan Gum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Dimethicone • Glycerin • C9-12 Alkane • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Silica • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Xanthan Gum • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Cetyl Alcohol • Caprylyl Glycol • Lysine Carboxymethyl Cysteinate • Coco-Caprylate • Tocopherol • Glutathione • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Phytate • Hexylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract • Urea • Mannitol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sodium PCA • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Trehalose • Ascorbic Acid • Glucose • Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract • Polyquaternium-51 • Ergothioneine • Triacetin • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterNaturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideNaturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract is moisturizing. This is due to its components of polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains calcium, selenium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract contains numerous antioxidants such as ferulic acid. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran ExtractNaturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Mannitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a humectant and moisturizes the skin. In vitro (not tested on a living organism), mannitol displays antioxidant properties.
When found in aqueous solutions, mannitol tends to become acidic. This is because it loses a hydrogen ion. This is why mannitol can often be found with pH adjusting ingredients, such as sodium bicarbonate.
Fun fact: Mannitol can be found in foods as a sweetener. It can be naturally found in mushrooms, algae, fruits, and veggies.
Learn more about MannitolNaturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, this component is usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractNaturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 GlycerinNaturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolNaturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinNaturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaNaturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholNaturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateNaturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumNaturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum contains this as ingredient number 43.
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum contains this as ingredient number 47.
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum contains this as ingredient number 40.
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