Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 versus Paula's Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 .
Last updated on December 05, 2023. Published on May 25, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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 Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 45 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 29 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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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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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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Paula's Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Paula's Choice Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 45 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 29 ingredients
Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Zinc Oxide • Titanium Dioxide • Glycerin • Isononyl Isononanoate • Butylene Glycol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Tetrapeptide-30 • Linoleic Acid • Resveratrol • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Niacinamide • Tocopheryl Acetate • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Bisabolol • Tocopherol • Phospholipids • Lecithin • Glycine Soja Sterols • Xanthophylls • Pullulan • Sodium Gluconate • Xanthan Gum • Sclerotium Gum • Alumina • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Citric Acid • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Acrylates Copolymer • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Polyacrylamide • Ceteareth-20 • Aluminum Stearate • Laureth-7 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2% • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 2% • Water • Glycerin • Silica • Dimethicone • Tocopherol • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract • Peucedanum Graveolens Extract • Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract • Avena Sativa Bran Extract • Punica Granatum Extract • Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Titanium Dioxide • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Carbomer • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol
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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 Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Paula's Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxidePaula's Choice Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Paula's Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Paula's Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Paula's Choice Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Paula's Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 23.
Paula's Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 30.
Paula's Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 45.
Paula's Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 29.
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Paula's Choice Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 45 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 29 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 45 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 29 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 45 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 29 ingredients
Decent sunscreen. Sun Protection is not as good as advertised. Maybe SPF 30 actually.
Decent sunscreen. Sun Protection is not as good as advertised. Maybe SPF 30 actually.
Only sunscreen I’ve used that feels light on my skin and doesn’t break me out.
Only sunscreen I’ve used that feels light on my skin and doesn’t break me out.
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