Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer Mineral SPF 47 Versus Paula's Choice Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer Mineral SPF 47 Versus Paula's Choice Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 Detailed comparison of Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer Mineral SPF 47 versus Paula's Choice Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30. This mineral sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 47. This brightening moisturizer is formulated around Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract and Tetrapeptide-30 to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots. Titanium Dioxide 5.1% Zinc Oxide 6.4% Water Ethylhexyl Palmitate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate Cyclopentasiloxane Polysilicone-11 Glycerin Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Tocopheryl Acetate Cera Alba Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Phenoxyethanol Polyhydroxystearic Acid Hydrogen Dimethicone Alumina Sodium Chloride Triethoxycaprylylsilane Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Parfum Bisabolol Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Dimethicone Cyclohexasiloxane Laureth-12 Ethylhexylglycerin Cyclotetrasiloxane Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Citric Acid Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Titanium Dioxide 5.1%, Zinc Oxide 6.4%, Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cera Alba, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Alumina, Sodium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Parfum, Bisabolol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Laureth-12, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Zinc Oxide Titanium Dioxide Isononyl Isononanoate Butylene Glycol Cetearyl Alcohol Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Glyceryl Stearate Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract Tetrapeptide-30 Linoleic Acid Resveratrol Ascorbyl Glucoside Niacinamide Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate Tocopherol Phospholipids Lecithin Glycine Soja Sterols Xanthophylls Pullulan Sodium Gluconate Xanthan Gum Sclerotium Gum C13-14 Isoparaffin Acrylates Copolymer Caprylyl Glycol Polyacrylamide Ceteareth-20 Aluminum Stearate Laureth-7 Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tetrapeptide-30, Linoleic Acid, Resveratrol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Phospholipids, Lecithin, Glycine Soja Sterols, Xanthophylls, Pullulan, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Alumina, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Ceteareth-20, Aluminum Stearate, Laureth-7, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Alumina (aka aluminum oxide) is an inorganic mineral powder refined from bauxite that works as a quiet workhorse in a formula. It shows up often as an abrasive, absorbent, anticaking, bulking, and viscosity-controlling agent. One of its most common jobs is acting as a pigment carrier and dispersant. Alumina platelets are often blended with inorganic sunscreens like Titanium Dioxide (or with colorants) and then coated with a silicone such as Triethoxycaprylylsilane so the pigment spreads evenly and smoothly. In makeup, it can also double as a light-diffusing powder or oil absorber to keep formulas from looking greasy. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded alumina to be safe in present practices of use and concentration. They note it's a stable, oxidized compound and scientific research has failed to establish links to health issues. Concentrations vary depending on the product: You may know this ingredient as argan oil. It has emollient and skin conditioning properties that help soften skin and reinforce the lipid barrier. The fatty acid profile of argan oil is roughly 45-55% oleic acid, 28-36% linoleic acid, 10-15% palmitic acid, and 5-7% stearic acid. It also contains vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and polyphenols like ferulic acid. Two clinical studies in postmenopausal women found that applying argan oil for 60 days significantly improved skin elasticity and moisturization (reduced transepidermal water loss and increased epidermal water content). Since it is high in oleic and linoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Both of these fall in the C11-C24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize. Bisabolol is a gentle skin conditioner, antioxidant, and soothing ingredient. It's primary claim to fame is soothing and research shows topically applied bisabolol can quiet the chemical messengers that cause your skin to become inflamed, helping to sooth any irritation. A clinical study found that applying 0.5% bisabolol daily for 8 weeks produced an average 9% decrease in skin pigmentation. Researchers found it can also suppress the process that leads to excess melanin production in skin. In vitro studies found that bisabolol combined with propylene glycol significantly increased skin permeability by increasing lipid fluidity in the stratum corneum. You'll likely see use concentrations quite low, usually 0.1-0.2%. Overall, this is a well-tolerated ingredient that works well in formulas designed for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlik