Boots Skin Clear Lotion with Niacinamide Versus Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Invisible Finish Moisture Gel

Boots Skin Clear Lotion with Niacinamide Versus Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Invisible Finish Moisture Gel Detailed comparison of Boots Skin Clear Lotion with Niacinamide versus Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Invisible Finish Moisture Gel. This brightening moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Alpha-Arbutin to fade the look of dark spots and strengthen the skin barrier. This pore-care moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Avena Sativa Kernel Extract to refine the look of pores and calm redness. Water Niacinamide Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Paraffinum Liquidum Palmitic Acid Petrolatum Stearic Acid Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Phenoxyethanol Glyceryl Stearate Carbomer PEG-100 Stearate Methylparaben Allantoin Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Tocopheryl Acetate Alpha-Arbutin Dimethicone Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Hydroxide Isohexadecane Xanthan Gum Polysorbate 80 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Sorbitan Oleate Sodium Hyaluronate Panthenol Butylene Glycol Denatonium Benzoate Portulaca Oleracea Extract BHT Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Palmitic Acid, Petrolatum, Stearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, PEG-100 Stearate, Methylparaben, Allantoin, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alpha-Arbutin, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Isohexadecane, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 80, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Denatonium Benzoate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, BHT Cyclopentasiloxane Bis-Phenylpropyl Dimethicone Laminaria Saccharina Extract Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Phenyl Trimethicone Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Phospholipids Superoxide Dismutase Sodium Carbomer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Hydroxyethylcellulose Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Bis-Phenylpropyl Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phospholipids, Superoxide Dismutase, Isohexadecane, Panthenol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Carbomer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 80, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons: Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients. Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness. Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane. What it does: Dimethicone comes in different viscosities: Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties. Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient. Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity. Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine. Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum. Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within. Isohexadeca