Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Oily Skin Versus Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel

Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Oily Skin Versus Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Oily Skin versus Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel. This calming moisturizer is formulated around Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract and Allantoin to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier. This calming moisturizer is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and Niacinamide to calm redness and refine skin texture. Water Cyclopentasiloxane Glycerin Butylene Glycol Bis-Phenylpropyl Dimethicone Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Allantoin Beta-Glucan Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Phenyl Trimethicone Dimethicone Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Sodium Hyaluronate Arctium Majus Root Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Laminaria Saccharina Extract Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract Panthenol Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethylcellulose Isohexadecane Sodium Carbomer Polysorbate 80 Ethylhexylglycerin Phenoxyethanol Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Bis-Phenylpropyl Dimethicone, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isohexadecane, Sodium Carbomer, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol Centella Asiatica Extract 92% Niacinamide Dipropylene Glycol Hydroxyethyl Urea Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Eclipta Prostrata Extract Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Corallina Officinalis Extract Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Madecassic Acid Asiaticoside Asiatic Acid Madecassoside Arginine Adenosine Salicylic Acid Lactobionic Acid Citric Acid C12-13 Pareth-9 Carbomer 1,2-Hexanediol Benzyl Glycol Raspberry Ketone Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil Centella Asiatica Extract 92%, Water, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Allantoin, Arginine, Adenosine, Salicylic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Citric Acid, C12-13 Pareth-9, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics. Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity. Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation. It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh. Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated. This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%. Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating. Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism. 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. Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity. In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface. Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior: Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair. Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects. You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient. Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product. So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation. You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!