Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Naturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 versus Paula's Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 .
Last updated on October 07, 2023. Published on August 01, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. 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 anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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.
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.
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Ingredient Info
Naturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 38 ingredients
Paula's Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 29 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 🎉
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Naturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 38 ingredients
Paula's Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Naturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 38 ingredients
Paula's Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 29 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 10% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Water • Isododecane • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Acrylates Copolymer • Saccharomyces Ferment • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Butylene Glycol • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • C24-28 Alkyldimethylsiloxy Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Sodium Chloride • Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract • Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Glycine Soja Oil • Squalane • Raspberry Ketone • Lauroyl Lysine • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Triethyl Citrate • Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Octyldodecanol • Tocopherol • Sodium Phytate • Polysorbate 60 • Disodium Phosphate • Sodium Phosphate • Sodium Benzoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Propylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Silica • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Octocrylene • Dimethicone • Tocopherol • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract • Peucedanum Graveolens Extract • Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Punica Granatum Fruit Extract • Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Titanium Dioxide • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Carbomer • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneNaturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Paula's Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateNaturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Paula's Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Paula's Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 29.
Paula's Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateNaturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 34.
Paula's Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 38.
Paula's Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 29.
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Naturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 38 ingredients
Paula's Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 29 ingredients
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Naturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 38 ingredients
Paula's Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 29 ingredients
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