Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray versus Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin .
Published on October 31, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid 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 and silicones
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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
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray 18 ingredients
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin 40 ingredients
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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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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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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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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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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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray 18 ingredients
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin 40 ingredients
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray 18 ingredients
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin 40 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Isopropyl Palmitate • Petrolatum • Dimethicone • Sodium Hyaluronate • Polysorbate 60 • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • C14-22 Alcohols • Isohexadecane • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopherol • Chlorphenesin • Parfum • Benzyl Alcohol
Water • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Petrolatum • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate • Tridecyl Trimellitate • Phenyl Trimethicone • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ceramide NP • Cholesterol • Tocopherol • Squalane • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Dimethicone • Polysorbate 60 • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Whey Protein • Tridecyl Stearate • Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Myristyl Myristate • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Acrylates Copolymer • Cetearyl Glucoside • Cetyl Alcohol • Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax • Aminomethyl Propanol • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Benzoic Acid • Chlorphenesin • Sorbic Acid
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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 WaterNeutrogena Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray contains this as ingredient number 1.
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinNeutrogena Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray contains this as ingredient number 2.
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 5.
Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.
Learn more about PetrolatumNeutrogena Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray contains this as ingredient number 4.
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray contains this as ingredient number 5.
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateNeutrogena Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray contains this as ingredient number 6.
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 60Neutrogena Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray contains this as ingredient number 7.
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray contains this as ingredient number 13.
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 TocopherolNeutrogena Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray contains this as ingredient number 15.
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 14.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinNeutrogena Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray contains this as ingredient number 16.
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 39.
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray 18 ingredients
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin 40 ingredients
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