Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum versus Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum .
Last updated on September 14, 2023. Published on April 05, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, retinoid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, 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 and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum 24 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum 21 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 🎉
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 🎉
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 🎉
At a glance
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Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum 24 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum 21 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum 24 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum 21 ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane • Isododecane • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Cyclohexasiloxane • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Tocopheryl Acetate • Retinyl Palmitate • Retinol • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Astaxanthin • Bisabolol • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract • Calluna Vulgaris Flower Extract • Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract • Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract • Betula Alba Bark Extract • Glycine Soja Oil • Silica • Phenoxyethanol
Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethiconol • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Phenyl Trimethicone • Squalane • Bisabolol • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Retinol • Tocotrienols • Tocopherol • Lecithin • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate • Hexylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxanePaula's Choice Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate.
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Retinol is a form of Vitamin A and proven to help with anti-aging.
It promotes collagen production, increases new cell turnoever, and protects your skin as an antioxidant.
Retinol boosts collagen production and increases cell turnover. This makes retinol effective in removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Retinol is less effective when exposed to sun. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent.
Using retinol and retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few weeks of use. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.
Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.
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Learn more about RetinolPaula's Choice Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.
Bisabolol comes from German chamomile essential oil. Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Bisabolol helps soothe skin. It does this by blocking the inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
Bisabolol also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Learn more about BisabololPaula's Choice Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum 24 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum 21 ingredients
Usage
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Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum 24 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum 21 ingredients
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