Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Resist Super Antioxidant Serum versus Facile Destress Calming Serum .
Last updated on February 09, 2024. Published on February 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Resist Super Antioxidant Serum 25 ingredients
Facile Destress Calming Serum 31 ingredients
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
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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 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 🎉
At a glance
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Paula's Choice Resist Super Antioxidant Serum 25 ingredients
Facile Destress Calming Serum 31 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Paula's Choice Resist Super Antioxidant Serum 25 ingredients
Facile Destress Calming Serum 31 ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Ceramide NP • Tocotrienols • Tocopherol • Ubiquinone • Thioctic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Ferulic Acid • Beta-Glucan • Superoxide Dismutase • Epigallocatechin Gallate • Ergothioneine • Glutathione • Xanthophylls • Glycine Soja Seed Extract • Glycerin • Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract • Lupinus Albus Seed Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Isoamyl Laurate • Propanediol • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Behenyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Polysorbate 20 • Xanthan Gum • Allantoin • Bisabolol • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycosphingolipids • Tocopheryl Acetate • Glycolipids • Citric Acid • Sodium Phytate • Phytosphingosine • Sodium Phosphate • Maltodextrin • Caprylyl Glycol • Nonapeptide-1 • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Alcohol • Disodium Phosphate • Butylene Glycol • Cocos Nucifera Water • Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is a form of Vitamin C.
Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and having plump skin. As an antioxidant, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
Studies show Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is more stable when combined with stabilizing ingredients.
VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.
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Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbatePaula's Choice Resist Super Antioxidant Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Facile Destress Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 Resist Super Antioxidant Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Facile Destress Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 Super Antioxidant Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Facile Destress Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 Super Antioxidant Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
Facile Destress Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
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Paula's Choice Resist Super Antioxidant Serum 25 ingredients
Facile Destress Calming Serum 31 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Resist Super Antioxidant Serum 25 ingredients
Facile Destress Calming Serum 31 ingredients
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