Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Cleanser - Normal to Dry Skin Versus Skinfix Barrier+ Ceramide + Ectoin Gentle Gel Cleanser
Updated on July 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Cleanser 19 ingredients
Skinfix Barrier+ Ceramide + Ectoin Gentle Gel Cleanser 53 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Cleanser 19 ingredients
Skinfix Barrier+ Ceramide + Ectoin Gentle Gel Cleanser 53 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Methyl Gluceth-20
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium PCA
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phytic Acid
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycol Stearate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glyceryl Stearate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Phytic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Squalene
Emollient
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventHydroxyectoin
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Amylopectin
Bacillus
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
EmollientAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Phytosterols
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Lauryl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Acid, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Isethionate, Ectoin, Squalene, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2, Oligopeptide-3, Hexapeptide-11, Ceramide EOP, Propanediol, Hydroxyectoin, Niacinamide, Amylopectin, Bacillus, Folic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Inulin, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Lactic Acid, Phytosterols, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglutamic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineSodium 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 HyaluronateCaprylyl 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 GlycolCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPhenoxyethanol 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.
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Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Cleanser 19 ingredients
Skinfix Barrier+ Ceramide + Ectoin Gentle Gel Cleanser 53 ingredients
