Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Hydralight Moisture Infusing Lotion versus Paula's Choice Rehydrating Moisture Mask .
Published on June 28, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, 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 silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Wash Off Mask
Wash off masks are used to treat skin concerns: large pores, dryness, dullness, acne, and much more. They are applied preferably after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions) and usually have to be removed within a specific time period.
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Hydralight Moisture Infusing Lotion 36 ingredients
Paula's Choice Rehydrating Moisture Mask 56 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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Paula's Choice Hydralight Moisture Infusing Lotion 36 ingredients
Paula's Choice Rehydrating Moisture Mask 56 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Paula's Choice Hydralight Moisture Infusing Lotion 36 ingredients
Paula's Choice Rehydrating Moisture Mask 56 ingredients
Water • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Propylene Glycol Isoceteth-3 Acetate • Squalane • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Cetyl Alcohol • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Cholesterol • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Punica Granatum Extract • Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glycerin • Superoxide Dismutase • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Sodium PCA • Phytosphingosine • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Xanthan Gum • Laureth-4 • Laureth-23 • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Benzoic Acid • Sorbic Acid
Water • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Propanediol • Polyglyceryl-3 Rice Branate • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Algae Extract • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract • Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Linoleic Acid • Phospholipids • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Allantoin • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium PCA • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • PCA • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glycine • Alanine • Serine • Hectorite • Palmitic Acid • Sclerotium Gum • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Glycine Soja Sterols • Valine • Isoleucine • Proline • Threonine • Histidine • Phenylalanine • Sodium Lactate • Sodium Citrate • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Phenoxyethanol • Sorbic Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 Hydralight Moisture Infusing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Paula's Choice Rehydrating Moisture Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate.
Paula's Choice Hydralight Moisture Infusing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
Paula's Choice Rehydrating Moisture Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Hydralight Moisture Infusing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.
Paula's Choice Rehydrating Moisture Mask contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 Hydralight Moisture Infusing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.
Paula's Choice Rehydrating Moisture Mask contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Hydralight Moisture Infusing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.
Paula's Choice Rehydrating Moisture Mask contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 Hydralight Moisture Infusing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 20.
Paula's Choice Rehydrating Moisture Mask contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 Hydralight Moisture Infusing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 21.
Paula's Choice Rehydrating Moisture Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Hydralight Moisture Infusing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 23.
Paula's Choice Rehydrating Moisture Mask contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 Hydralight Moisture Infusing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 24.
Paula's Choice Rehydrating Moisture Mask contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 Hydralight Moisture Infusing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 26.
Paula's Choice Rehydrating Moisture Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Hydralight Moisture Infusing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 33.
Paula's Choice Rehydrating Moisture Mask contains this as ingredient number 55.
Sorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.
Sorbic Acid is a natural antibiotic and highly effective at preventing the growth of fungus. It is less effective against bacteria.
Potassium Sorbate, another commonly-used preservative, is the potassium salt of Sorbic Acid.
Sorbic Acid may worsen eczema. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Learn more about Sorbic AcidPaula's Choice Hydralight Moisture Infusing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 36.
Paula's Choice Rehydrating Moisture Mask contains this as ingredient number 56.
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Paula's Choice Hydralight Moisture Infusing Lotion 36 ingredients
Paula's Choice Rehydrating Moisture Mask 56 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Hydralight Moisture Infusing Lotion 36 ingredients
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