Paula's Choice Clinical Ceramide-Enriched Firming Moisturizer

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Paula's Choice Clinical Ceramide-Enriched Firming Moisturizer Versus Kiehl's Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+

General Moisturizer

Sunscreen

American Brand United States

Updated on July 18, 2024

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Paula's Choice Clinical Ceramide-Enriched Firming Moisturizer 46 ingredients

Kiehl's Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 29 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Paula's Choice Clinical Ceramide-Enriched Firming Moisturizer 46 ingredients

Kiehl's Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 29 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Clinical Ceramide-Enriched Firming Moisturizer

Water

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Antioxidant

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Emollient

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Emulsifying

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

PEG-12 Glyceryl Dimyristate

Skin Conditioning

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Dimethicone

Glyceryl Ascorbate

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Retinol

Ceramide NP

Ceramide Ns

Ceramide AP

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide Eos

Cholesterol

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caprooyl Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning

Caprooyl Sphingosine

Skin Conditioning

Squalane

Emollient

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Punica Granatum Extract

Astringent

Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root

Vitis Vinifera

Tocopheryl Acetate

Carnosine

Panthenol

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium PCA

Humectant

0 / 0

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Ceteareth-25

Cleansing

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ethylhexyl Stearate

Sodium Hydroxide

Trideceth-6

Propyl Gallate

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Sodium Polyacrylate

Absorbent

Behenic Acid

Cleansing

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Disodium EDTA

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial

Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Cetyl Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, PEG-12 Glyceryl Dimyristate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Ascorbate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Retinol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Eos, Cholesterol, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Squalane, Punica Granatum Extract, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root, Vitis Vinifera, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carnosine, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Ceteareth-25, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Trideceth-6, Propyl Gallate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Behenic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin

Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

UV Absorber

Homosalate 10.7%

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexyl Salicylate 6%

UV Absorber

0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter Icon

Benzophenone-3 3.9%

UV Absorber

0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter Icon

Water

Cyclopentasiloxane

Alcohol Denat.

Silica

Dicaprylyl Ether

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Dimethicone

Cyclohexasiloxane

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Nylon-12

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Emollient

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone

Sodium Chloride

Caprylyl Glycol

PEG-8 Laurate

Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate

Emulsion Stabilising

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Stabilising

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Isostearyl Alcohol

Emollient

P-Anisic Acid

Masking

Disodium EDTA

Dodecene

Masking

Poloxamer 407

Emulsifying

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Dimethicone

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

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Disodium EDTA

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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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl 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 Glycol