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Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Invisible Finish Moisture Gel Versus LuxeBeauty Hyaluronic Acid Luxurious Face, Neck & Hand Moisturizer Unscented

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on May 28, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, 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 oils

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Skin Balancing Invisible Finish Moisture Gel

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Smoothing

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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:

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When to use

45 Routines
40% use in am
60% use in pm
93% use every day
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11 Routines
55% use in am
45% use in pm
82% use every day

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Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Invisible Finish Moisture Gel 28 ingredients

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LuxeBeauty Hyaluronic Acid Luxurious Face, Neck & Hand Moisturizer Unscented 21 ingredients

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Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1)
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Tiffany Hyatt

6 months ago
Review

I have been using this lotion for years and it never causes issues with my sensitive skin. Even with the oil content it is a very hydrating and lightweight moisturizer I use day and night. No matter how I evolve my routine this will be a staple forever!

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#no scent