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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray Versus Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray Versus Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin Detailed comparison of Neutrogena Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray versus Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal t

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray Versus Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin Detailed comparison of Neutrogena Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray versus Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin. This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. This calming moisturizer is formulated around Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil and Ceramide NP to calm redness and hydrate skin. Water Glycerin Isopropyl Palmitate Petrolatum Dimethicone Sodium Hyaluronate Polysorbate 60 Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside C14-22 Alcohols Isohexadecane Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Hydroxide Tocopherol Chlorphenesin Parfum Benzyl Alcohol Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 60, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Isohexadecane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol Ethylhexyl Stearate Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Butylene Glycol Cetearyl Alcohol Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate Tridecyl Trimellitate Phenyl Trimethicone Ceramide NP Cholesterol Squalane Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Hydrogenated Lecithin Whey Protein Tridecyl Stearate Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Myristyl Myristate Linoleic Acid Linolenic Acid Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Cetearyl Glucoside Cetyl Alcohol Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax Aminomethyl Propanol Disodium EDTA Phenoxyethanol Benzoic Acid Sorbic Acid Water, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Squalane, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Whey Protein, Tridecyl Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Myristyl Myristate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid 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. Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol. Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria. Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin. Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin. 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. 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. This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel. It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients. Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils. This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating