OAM Vitamin C Radiance Moisturizer Versus Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Repair Cream

OAM Vitamin C Radiance Moisturizer Versus Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Repair Cream Detailed comparison of OAM Vitamin C Radiance Moisturizer versus Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Repair Cream. This brightening moisturizer is formulated around Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles. This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Retinol and Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. Water Cyclopentasiloxane Cetearyl Alcohol Glycerin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Sodium PCA Dimethicone Yucca Glauca Root Extract Polysorbate 60 Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Ascorbic Acid Palmitoyl Tripeptide-28 Retinol Squalane Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Resveratrol Ceramide Ng Ceramide NP Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Caffeine Niacinamide Bisabolol Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract Tocopheryl Acetate Cholesterol Tetrapeptide-21 Camellia Sinensis Polyphenols Phospholipids Phytosphingosine Dimethicone Crosspolymer Glyceryl Stearate Polyacrylamide Caprylyl Glycol Cetearyl Glucoside Lecithin Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Xanthan Gum C13-14 Isoparaffin Butylene Glycol Carbomer PEG-100 Stearate Laureth-7 Sorbic Acid Phenoxyethanol Disodium EDTA Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium PCA, Dimethicone, Yucca Glauca Root Extract, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ascorbic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-28, Retinol, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Resveratrol, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Bisabolol, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cholesterol, Tetrapeptide-21, Camellia Sinensis Polyphenols, Phospholipids, Phytosphingosine, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyacrylamide, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Lecithin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, PEG-100 Stearate, Laureth-7, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA Ethylhexyl Stearate Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Petrolatum Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate Tridecyl Trimellitate Phenyl Trimethicone Adenosine Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate Tocopherol Linoleic Acid Linolenic Acid Retinyl Palmitate Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Glycine Soja Sterols Tribehenin PEG-10 Phytosterol Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Sodium Lactate Pullulan Sodium Hydroxide Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Tridecyl Stearate Behenyl Alcohol Sclerotium Gum C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Polysorbate 20 Chlorphenesin Benzoic Acid Water, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Petrolatum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Retinol, Adenosine, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ceramide Ng, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, 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. 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 unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%. Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture. Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%. It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier. Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%. A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions. Ceramide NG is a type of Ceramide. The NG stands for a sphinganine base. Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredie