Paula's Choice Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant Versus L'Oreal Plump Ambition pH Hyaluron Lip Oil
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientC15-19 Alkane
SolventHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Inulin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Albatrellus Confluens Extract
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Galactoarabinan
Citric Acid
Buffering
Schizophyllan
HumectantMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Methylpropanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C15-19 Alkane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Propanediol, Inulin, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Glycerin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Albatrellus Confluens Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Galactoarabinan, Citric Acid, Schizophyllan, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polybutene
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Vanillin
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Menthol
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Alumina
Abrasive
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Magnesium Silicate
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantC18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polybutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Vanillin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Menthol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tribehenin, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Trihydroxystearin, Sodium Saccharin, Mentha Piperita Oil, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Alumina, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Silicate, Silica, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Limonene, Tin Oxide, Glucomannan, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77891, CI 45410, Mica, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 42090, CI 45380, CI 19140, CI 15985, CI 17200, CI 15850
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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, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it keeps the water and oil ingredients from separating. This keeps formulas stable and smooth.
In a 24 hour occlusive patch test on 56 subjects, 10% sorbitan isostearate was completely non-irritating. Most formulas use less than 10%.
Because it's a fatty acid ester, it may not be fungal acne safe since the Malassezia yeast can utilize it as a nutrient source.
Learn more about Sorbitan Isostearate
