Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer Without Retinol versus South Beach Skin Lab Repair & Release Cream .
Last updated on October 06, 2023. Published on March 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain 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 RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer Without Retinol 35 ingredients
South Beach Skin Lab Repair & Release Cream 48 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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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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
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
- Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
- Glyceryl Linoleate
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
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 RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer Without Retinol 35 ingredients
South Beach Skin Lab Repair & Release Cream 48 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Paula's Choice RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer Without Retinol 35 ingredients
South Beach Skin Lab Repair & Release Cream 48 ingredients
Water • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Glycerin • Cocoglycerides • Squalane • Sodium Polyacrylate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide As • Ceramide Ns • Ceramide EOP • Sodium Hyaluronate • Adenosine • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil • Glyceryl Stearate • Caprylyl Glycol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Hexylene Glycol • Tocopherol • 2,3-Butanediol • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Phytate • Sodium PCA • Urea • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Trehalose • Polyquaternium-51 • Triacetin • Cholesterol • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Squalane • Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone • Behenyl Alcohol • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate • Glycerin • Caprylyl Methicone • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetearyl Alcohol • Acetyl Octapeptide-3 • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Trehalose • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 • Sucrose Palmitate • Capric Acid • Glyceryl Linoleate • Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopherol • Disodium Phosphate • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Sodium Phosphate • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Bisabolol • Tranexamic Acid • Ceteareth-20 • Lecithin • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Sodium Polyacrylate • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Trideceth-6 • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Chlorphenesin
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer Without Retinol contains this as ingredient number 1.
South Beach Skin Lab Repair & Release Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Paula's Choice RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer Without Retinol contains this as ingredient number 2.
South Beach Skin Lab Repair & Release Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer Without Retinol contains this as ingredient number 4.
South Beach Skin Lab Repair & Release Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualanePaula's Choice RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer Without Retinol contains this as ingredient number 6.
South Beach Skin Lab Repair & Release Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid.
Sodium Polyacrylate is a super-absorbent polymer. It can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Sodium Polyacrylate is also used to stabilize products.
Learn more about Sodium PolyacrylatePaula's Choice RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer Without Retinol contains this as ingredient number 7.
South Beach Skin Lab Repair & Release Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
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 RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer Without Retinol contains this as ingredient number 8.
South Beach Skin Lab Repair & Release Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer Without Retinol contains this as ingredient number 14.
South Beach Skin Lab Repair & Release Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 isn't fungal acne safe and is a peptide.
Paula's Choice RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer Without Retinol contains this as ingredient number 16.
South Beach Skin Lab Repair & Release Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer Without Retinol contains this as ingredient number 19.
South Beach Skin Lab Repair & Release Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
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 RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer Without Retinol contains this as ingredient number 23.
South Beach Skin Lab Repair & Release Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehalosePaula's Choice RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer Without Retinol contains this as ingredient number 31.
South Beach Skin Lab Repair & Release Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer Without Retinol contains this as ingredient number 35.
South Beach Skin Lab Repair & Release Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
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Paula's Choice RESIST Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer Without Retinol 35 ingredients
South Beach Skin Lab Repair & Release Cream 48 ingredients
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