Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer versus Jordan Samuel Skin The Performance Cream .
Published on September 01, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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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 Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer 46 ingredients
Jordan Samuel Skin The Performance Cream 26 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
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 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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 🎉
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Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer 46 ingredients
Jordan Samuel Skin The Performance Cream 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer 46 ingredients
Jordan Samuel Skin The Performance Cream 26 ingredients
Glycerin • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Propanediol • Stearic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Isohexadecane • Potassium PCA • Magnesium PCA • Calcium PCA • Ethylhexyl Olivate • Polyglyceryl-6 Olivate • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Coffea Arabica Seed Extract • Biotin/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Niacinamide/Pantothenic Acid/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine/Yeast Polypeptides • Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract • Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract • Squalane • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide NP • Pisum Sativum Extract • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Tocopherol • Creatine • Bisabolol • Sorbitol • Inositol • Xylitol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sodium Levulinate • Behenyl Behenate • Tribehenin • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Carbomer • Sodium Hydroxide • Tetrasodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • Glyceryl Stearate • Squalane • Glycerin • Jojoba Esters • Propanediol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water • Acetyl Octapeptide-3 • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Acetyl Hexapeptide-51 Amide • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Xanthan Gum • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Butylene Glycol • Olea Europaea Leaf Extract • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax • Polyglycerin-3 • Citric Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Jordan Samuel Skin The Performance Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Jordan Samuel Skin The Performance Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolPaula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Jordan Samuel Skin The Performance Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Jordan Samuel Skin The Performance Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Jordan Samuel Skin The Performance Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumPaula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 40.
Jordan Samuel Skin The Performance Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 46.
Jordan Samuel Skin The Performance Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer 46 ingredients
Jordan Samuel Skin The Performance Cream 26 ingredients
Usage
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Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer 46 ingredients
Jordan Samuel Skin The Performance Cream 26 ingredients
Reviews
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Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer 46 ingredients
Oona
Not sufficient moisturizing for dry skin, a little does not go a long way
This didn't make me break out, didn't pill, and plays nicely with the...
Not sufficient moisturizing for dry skin, a little does not go a long way
This didn't make me break out, didn't pill, and plays nicely with the cream/liquid makeup formulas in my collection. That's about as good as it gets. I have dry skin in a dry environment and this was totally insufficient to use alone as a moisturizer, even during the day under a moisturizing sunscreen, and I would wake up with dry flaky skin if I tried to use it along as an overnight moisturizer (no improvement over the norm). I had to use a large amount to cover my face and neck, and the price per use is pretty abysmal as a result. As one of the concerns is that it might worsen oily skin, I can't think of who this product is for. Maybe people with 'normal' skin in a humid climate?
BriannaA
This didn't do much for my skin. I pilled on my forehead and under my chin and neck. The moisture is ok for a bit, but then my skin dried out...
This didn't do much for my skin. I pilled on my forehead and under my chin and neck. The moisture is ok for a bit, but then my skin dried out pretty quickly. Hydration did not last all day. Also not sweat proof. Sad, I really liked the idea of this moisturizer.
Jordan Samuel Skin The Performance Cream 26 ingredients
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