Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturizer versus Freck Freck Rich Bitch Cactus + Vitamin C Moisturizer .
Last updated on December 05, 2023. Published on November 29, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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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
Paula's Choice Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturizer 37 ingredients
Freck Freck Rich Bitch Cactus + Vitamin C Moisturizer 31 ingredients
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Paula's Choice Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturizer 37 ingredients
Freck Freck Rich Bitch Cactus + Vitamin C Moisturizer 31 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturizer 37 ingredients
Freck Freck Rich Bitch Cactus + Vitamin C Moisturizer 31 ingredients
Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Dimethicone • Stearic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Cetyl Alcohol • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Sphingolipids • Phospholipids • Phytosphingosine • Squalene • Cholesterol • Tocopherol • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Glycine Soja Oil • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Glycerin • Panthenol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Beta-Sitosterol • Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate • Propylene Glycol • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Hydrogenated Palm Oil • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Cetyl Alcohol • Stearyl Alcohol • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Tocopherol • Lecithin • Xanthan Gum • Polysorbate 60 • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Hexylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Tetrasodium EDTA • Potassium Hydroxide • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum
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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 WaterPaula's Choice Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Freck Freck Rich Bitch Cactus + Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePaula's Choice Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Freck Freck Rich Bitch Cactus + Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholPaula's Choice Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Freck Freck Rich Bitch Cactus + Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 TocopherolPaula's Choice Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Freck Freck Rich Bitch Cactus + Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.
Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.
It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.
Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.
Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilPaula's Choice Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.
Freck Freck Rich Bitch Cactus + Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract is moisturizing. This is due to its components of polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains calcium, selenium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract contains numerous antioxidants such as ferulic acid. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran ExtractPaula's Choice Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Freck Freck Rich Bitch Cactus + Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 GlycerinPaula's Choice Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.
Freck Freck Rich Bitch Cactus + Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may break down skin cells. Antioxdants help reduce signs of aging.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is a stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitatePaula's Choice Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Freck Freck Rich Bitch Cactus + Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumPaula's Choice Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
Freck Freck Rich Bitch Cactus + Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Paula's Choice Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 36.
Freck Freck Rich Bitch Cactus + Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 37.
Freck Freck Rich Bitch Cactus + Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
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Paula's Choice Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturizer 37 ingredients
Freck Freck Rich Bitch Cactus + Vitamin C Moisturizer 31 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturizer 37 ingredients
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