Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin Versus Coxir Ceramide Daily UV Sun Block SPF 50+ PA+++

Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin Versus Coxir Ceramide Daily UV Sun Block SPF 50+ PA+++ Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin versus Coxir Ceramide Daily UV Sun Block SPF 50+ PA+++. This calming moisturizer is formulated around Avena Sativa Kernel Extract and Allantoin to calm redness and hydrate skin. This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50. Titanium Dioxide 3.85% Zinc Oxide 3.12% Water C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Isononyl Isononanoate Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Cyclopentasiloxane Glyceryl Stearate PEG-100 Stearate Butylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol Cetearyl Alcohol Dimethicone Glycine Soja Sterols Vp/Eicosene Copolymer Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Glycerin Sodium Hyaluronate Allantoin Tocopheryl Acetate Hydrogenated Lecithin Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Superoxide Dismutase Ubiquinone Ceramide Ng Methicone Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 PEG-10 Dimethicone Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Tribehenin PEG-10 Phytosterol Sorbitan Stearate Polyhydroxystearic Acid Alumina Polysorbate 20 Aluminum Stearate Xanthan Gum Caprylyl Glycol Disodium EDTA Ethylhexylglycerin Phenoxyethanol Chlorphenesin Titanium Dioxide 3.85%, Zinc Oxide 3.12%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycine Soja Sterols, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Superoxide Dismutase, Ubiquinone, Ceramide Ng, Methicone, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tribehenin, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Sorbitan Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Alumina, Polysorbate 20, Aluminum Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin Titanium Dioxide Aluminum Hydroxide Stearic Acid Cyclomethicone Isohexadecane Zinc Oxide Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone Disteardimonium Hectorite Beeswax Ozokerite Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Collagen Extract Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract Magnesium Sulfate Linoleic Acid Ceramide NP Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Parfum Water, Titanium Dioxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Cyclomethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Zinc Oxide, Methicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Cyclopentasiloxane, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, Glycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isononyl Isononanoate, Beeswax, Ozokerite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Collagen Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Ceramide NP, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum 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. 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%. Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy. Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly. The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels. Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5. The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water. 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 int