Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Repairing Serum Versus Natio Plant Peptide Line & Wrinkle Serum

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Repairing Serum versus Natio Plant Peptide Line & Wrinkle Serum .

Published on May 11, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Repairing Serum

Natio Plant Peptide Line & Wrinkle Serum

Serum American Brand United States

Serum Australian Brand

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Ingredient Info

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Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Repairing Serum 29 ingredients

Natio Plant Peptide Line & Wrinkle Serum 21 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Repairing Serum 29 ingredients

Natio Plant Peptide Line & Wrinkle Serum 21 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating (5)

Redness Reducing (5)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging (5)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Ceramides (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (7)

Redness Reducing (6)

Reduces Irritation (5)

Anti-Aging (5)

Brightening (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Repairing Serum 29 ingredients

Natio Plant Peptide Line & Wrinkle Serum 21 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Hyaluronic Acid • Beta-Glucan • Sea Whip Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Cholesterol • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Phytosphingosine • Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower Extract • Glycine Soja Seed Extract • Ubiquinone • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Magnesium Aspartate • Potassium Aspartate • Sarcosine • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Polysorbate 20 • Peg/Ppg-14/4 Dimethicone • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol

Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Ceramide NP • Ceramide Ns • Ceramide Eos • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide AP • Cholesterol • Caprooyl Phytosphingosine • Caprooyl Sphingosine • Ceteareth-25 • Cetyl Alcohol • Behenic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hazelnut Protein • Tocopheryl Acetate • Disodium EDTA • BHA • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Repairing Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Natio Plant Peptide Line & Wrinkle Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Repairing Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Natio Plant Peptide Line & Wrinkle Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Ceramide NP

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

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Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Repairing Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Natio Plant Peptide Line & Wrinkle Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Ceramide AP

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.

They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP

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Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Repairing Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Natio Plant Peptide Line & Wrinkle Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

Ceramide EOP

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide. EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide NP

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Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Repairing Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

Natio Plant Peptide Line & Wrinkle Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Cholesterol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Stabilising

Community Rating: Liked

Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.

Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.

Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.

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Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Repairing Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Natio Plant Peptide Line & Wrinkle Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Repairing Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

Natio Plant Peptide Line & Wrinkle Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Repairing Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

Natio Plant Peptide Line & Wrinkle Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Repairing Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

Natio Plant Peptide Line & Wrinkle Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

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