Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer versus Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer .
Published on January 30, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 19 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones 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 Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer 53 ingredients
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer 54 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Canola Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- Oenothera Biennis Oil
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
- Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
- Arginine
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
- Glyceryl Stearate
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not 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
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
- Decyl Oleate
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
- Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil
- Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Linoleic Acid
- Linolenic Acid
- Oleic Acid
- Arginine
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer 53 ingredients
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer 54 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer 53 ingredients
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer 54 ingredients
Water • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Glycerin • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Canola Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Propanediol • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract • Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract • Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract • Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract • Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Thermus Thermophillus Ferment • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Arginine • Glycine • Alanine • Serine • Valine • Proline • Threonine • Isoleucine • Histidine • Phenylalanine • Aspartic Acid • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum • Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum • Carrageenan • Sodium Lactate • Potassium Stearate • Sodium PCA • Silica • Xanthan Gum • Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate • Rice Ferment Filtrate • Caprylyl Glycol • Glyceryl Stearate • PCA • Benzyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate
Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Ceteareth-6 Olivate • Butylene Glycol • C13-15 Alkane • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate • Decyl Oleate • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil • Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Olive Oil • Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract • Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Oleic Acid • Euterpe Oleracea Sterols • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide NP • Serine • Alanine • Glycine • Proline • Lysine Hcl • Threonine • Arginine • Squalane • Cholesterol • Phytosphingosine • Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract • Lecithin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Lactate • Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract • Adenosine • Phytic Acid • Glutamic Acid • Betaine • Pullulan • PCA • Sodium PCA • Carbomer • Sodium Polyacrylate Starch • Sclerotium Gum • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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 Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer 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 Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.
Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.
The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.
Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilPaula's Choice Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterPaula's Choice Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is from the seeds of the starflower plant. This plant grows primarily in Europe.
This oil does not have a scent. It contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid. These fatty acids help keep skin hydrated.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Learn more about Borago Officinalis Seed OilPaula's Choice Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronatePaula's Choice Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 38.
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil is the expressed oil from the dried ripe seed of the Linseed, Linum usitatissimum L., Linaceae
Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArgininePaula's Choice Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine helps keep skin hydrated and reduce signs of aging. Amino acids help transport moisture throughout our skin; glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed Glycine may help our skin produce more collagen. Collagen helps keep skin plump and firm.
Learn more about GlycinePaula's Choice Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body.
Alanine has antioxidant properties and can help with anti-aging.
Alanine is used by fibrous proteins such as collagen, elastin, and keratin. These three help make a strong skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier leads to more plump and youthful skin.
Learn more about AlaninePaula's Choice Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.
Amino-acids help give keep our skin hydrated. They play an important role in the skin barrier, which keeps the skin plump and firm.
Serine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning we don't need to obtain it from eating foods.
Learn more about SerinePaula's Choice Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.
Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.
Proline is one of the building blocks for producing collagen. As we age, our bodies produce less collagen. Collagen helps the skin look plump and firm.
In medicine, proline is used as an osmoprotectant. This means it helps prevent oxidative degradation in other drugs.
Our bodies are able to produce proline naturally, but certain conditions may inhibit this production. In that case, proline can be obtained from eating egg whites, soy protein, dairy products, asparagus, mushrooms, and seaweed.
Learn more about ProlinePaula's Choice Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 30.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.
Threonine is an amino-acid. It helps hydrate the skin and has antioxidant benefits.
Threonine is vital for creating collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin support youthful and firm skin. Our bodies decrease collagen production naturally with age.
Humans are not able to create threonine and must get it through eating foods such as fish, lentils, poultry, sesame seeds, and more.
Learn more about ThreoninePaula's Choice Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and used to adjust the pH of a product.
Sodium Lactate is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin.
It also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria.
Our NMF is formed from amino acids, lactic acid, sugars, minerals, peptides, and electrolytes. As we age, our NMF naturally depletes. Other sources of NMF depletion include harsh and drying ingredients such as denatured alcohol. Sodium lactate can help replenish our NMF, leading to more hydrated and plump skin.
High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect.
Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar.
Learn more about Sodium LactatePaula's Choice Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 40.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 39.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAPaula's Choice Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 42.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 47.
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 Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 44.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 51.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePaula's Choice Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 48.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
PCA is derived from amino acids and is naturally found in our skin's barrier.
As a humectant, PCA helps draw and hold moisture to the skin. Studies show it is effective at helping the skin stay hydrated long-term.
Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 49.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 46.
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 Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 51.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 53.
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