Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Defense Triple Algae Pollution Shield versus Peaches Squeezed (Vitamin C Serum) .
Published on March 15, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 16 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, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Defense Triple Algae Pollution Shield 46 ingredients
Peaches Squeezed (Vitamin C Serum) 38 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols π
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons π
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates π
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens π
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs π
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens π
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan π₯
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free π
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols π
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons π
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates π
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens π
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs π
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens π
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan π₯
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free π
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Paula's Choice Defense Triple Algae Pollution Shield 46 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Paula's Choice Defense Triple Algae Pollution Shield 46 ingredients
Peaches Squeezed (Vitamin C Serum) 38 ingredients
Water β’ Glycerin β’ Butylene Glycol β’ Coco-Caprylate/Caprate β’ Decyl Oleate β’ Cucumis Sativus Extract β’ Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract β’ Propanediol β’ Glutathione β’ Chondrus Crispus Extract β’ Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate β’ Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract β’ Ubiquinone β’ Curcumin β’ Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract β’ Epigallocatechin Gallate β’ Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract β’ Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil β’ Fucus Vesiculosus Extract β’ Ficus Carica Fruit Extract β’ Leontopodium Alpinum Flower Extract β’ Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract β’ Butyrospermum Parkii Butter β’ Linoleic Acid β’ Linolenic Acid β’ Phytosphingosine Phosphate β’ Thermus Thermophillus Ferment β’ Tocopherol β’ Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil β’ Tocopheryl Acetate β’ Lecithin β’ Xanthan Gum β’ Acacia Senegal Gum β’ Ectoin β’ Glyceryl Stearate β’ Polyacrylamide β’ Cetearyl Alcohol β’ Caprylyl Glycol β’ C13-14 Isoparaffin β’ C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate β’ Polysorbate 80 β’ 1,2-Hexanediol β’ Laureth-7 β’ Dipropylene Glycol β’ Phenoxyethanol β’ Ethylhexylglycerin
Water β’ Butylene Glycol β’ Sodium Hyaluronate β’ Ascorbic Acid β’ CI 77480 β’ Glutathione β’ Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate β’ Acetyl Heptapeptide-9 β’ Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract β’ Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract β’ Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract β’ Saccharum Officinarum Extract β’ Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract β’ Citrus Limon Fruit Extract β’ Acer Saccharum Extract β’ Citrus Grandis Peel Oil β’ Glycerin β’ Ubiquinone β’ Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters β’ Tocopheryl Acetate β’ Tocopherol β’ Retinyl Palmitate β’ Ascorbyl Palmitate β’ Sorbitol β’ Propanediol β’ Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil β’ Xanthan Gum β’ Ethylhexyl Palmitate β’ Polysorbate 80 β’ CI 75120 β’ Polyacrylamide β’ C13-14 Isoparaffin β’ Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer β’ Laureth-7 β’ Glyceryl Caprylate β’ Phenoxyethanol β’ Caprylyl Glycol β’ Sodium Hydroxide
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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 Triple Algae Pollution Shield contains this as ingredient number 1.
Peaches Squeezed (Vitamin C Serum) contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Triple Algae Pollution Shield contains this as ingredient number 2.
Peaches Squeezed (Vitamin C Serum) contains this as ingredient number 17.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Paula's Choice Defense Triple Algae Pollution Shield contains this as ingredient number 3.
Peaches Squeezed (Vitamin C Serum) contains this as ingredient number 2.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolPaula's Choice Defense Triple Algae Pollution Shield contains this as ingredient number 8.
Peaches Squeezed (Vitamin C Serum) contains this as ingredient number 25.
Glutathione is an antioxidant naturally found in our bodies. It is made up of three amino acids: glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid.
As an antioxidant, it prevents oxidative damage to parts of our cell.
While glutathione is said to help with skin lightening, the results from research are inconclusive. Further studies are needed.
However, gluthatione has been shown to protect our skin from UV-B induced damage.
This ingredient is naturally occurring in plants, animals, fungi, and some bacteria.
Learn more about GlutathionePaula's Choice Defense Triple Algae Pollution Shield contains this as ingredient number 9.
Peaches Squeezed (Vitamin C Serum) contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a version of ascorbic acid, or pure Vitamin C.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate interferes with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. It also encourages the skin to produce more collagen.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
One study found Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate to degrade in sunlight, but is stabilized when conbined with acetyl zingerone.
Learn more about Ascorbyl TetraisopalmitatePaula's Choice Defense Triple Algae Pollution Shield contains this as ingredient number 11.
Peaches Squeezed (Vitamin C Serum) contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10) is a molecule already found in our bodies. It is a potent antioxidant and skin-soothing ingredient.
Aging and environmental exposure diminishes our skin's natural ubiquinone levels. This is much like our natural collagen and elastin.
The good news is: studies show applying this ingredient topically replenishes ubiquinone levels in our skin. This also comes with a ton of skin benefits. These benefits include:
Ubiquinone is considered a large molecule and cannot be absorbed into the lower layers of skin. This is why it is believed to be such an effective antioxidant: it protects our skin in the upper layers and prevents damage in the deeper layers.
When used in sunscreen, ubiquinone is shown to increase ingredient stability, increase SPF factor, and add to infrared protection.
Fun fact: ubiquinone is fat-soluble.
Learn more about UbiquinonePaula's Choice Defense Triple Algae Pollution Shield contains this as ingredient number 13.
Peaches Squeezed (Vitamin C Serum) contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 skinβs 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 Triple Algae Pollution Shield contains this as ingredient number 28.
Peaches Squeezed (Vitamin C Serum) contains this as ingredient number 21.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetatePaula's Choice Defense Triple Algae Pollution Shield contains this as ingredient number 30.
Peaches Squeezed (Vitamin C Serum) contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 Triple Algae Pollution Shield contains this as ingredient number 32.
Peaches Squeezed (Vitamin C Serum) contains this as ingredient number 27.
Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.
Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.
It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about PolyacrylamidePaula's Choice Defense Triple Algae Pollution Shield contains this as ingredient number 36.
Peaches Squeezed (Vitamin C Serum) contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 GlycolPaula's Choice Defense Triple Algae Pollution Shield contains this as ingredient number 38.
Peaches Squeezed (Vitamin C Serum) contains this as ingredient number 37.
C13-14 Isoparaffin is created from petroleum-based mineral oils. It is an emollient and helps thicken a product.
As an emollient, it helps keep the skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in, keeping the skin hydrated.
C13-14 Isoparaffin may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about C13-14 IsoparaffinPaula's Choice Defense Triple Algae Pollution Shield contains this as ingredient number 39.
Peaches Squeezed (Vitamin C Serum) contains this as ingredient number 32.
Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.
It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.
Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80Paula's Choice Defense Triple Algae Pollution Shield contains this as ingredient number 41.
Peaches Squeezed (Vitamin C Serum) contains this as ingredient number 29.
Laureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.
Laureth-7 is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.
Paula's Choice Defense Triple Algae Pollution Shield contains this as ingredient number 43.
Peaches Squeezed (Vitamin C Serum) contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 Triple Algae Pollution Shield contains this as ingredient number 45.
Peaches Squeezed (Vitamin C Serum) contains this as ingredient number 36.
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I am the owner of Peaches skin care and we do NOT use fragrance and ALL of our products are absolutely cruelty free!
I am the owner of Peaches...
I am the owner of Peaches skin care and we do NOT use fragrance and ALL of our products are absolutely cruelty free!
I am the owner of Peaches Skin Care and we do NOT use fragrance and ALL of our products are cruelty free!ππ»π I give it a 5 star but it wonβt let me above.
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