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Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Repair Cream Versus Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum
Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Repair Cream Versus Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Repair Cream versus Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum. This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Retinol and Sim
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Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Repair Cream Versus Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Repair Cream versus Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum. This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Retinol and Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Retinol and Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. 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 Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Glycine Soja Sterols Tribehenin PEG-10 Phytosterol Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Sodium PCA Sodium Lactate Pullulan Xanthan Gum Sodium Hydroxide Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Cetearyl Glucoside Tridecyl Stearate Behenyl Alcohol Sclerotium Gum Carbomer C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Polysorbate 20 Disodium EDTA Sorbic Acid Phenoxyethanol 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, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja Sterols, Tribehenin, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Tridecyl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Sclerotium Gum, Carbomer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid Cyclopentasiloxane Isopropyl Palmitate C14-22 Alcohols Polymethylsilsesquioxane Propanediol Shea Butter Ethyl Esters Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate Ceramide NP Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract Swertia Chirata Extract Squalane Punica Granatum Extract Tocopheryl Acetate Glycine Soja Extract Urea Yeast Amino Acids Trehalose Inositol Taurine Betaine Dimethyl Isosorbide Silica Ethylhexyl Palmitate Silica Dimethyl Silylate Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside Cetyl Palmitate Laureth-23 Trideceth-6 Phosphate Synthetic Fluorphlogopite Ethylhexylglycerin Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate CI 77891 CI 14700 Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone Citronellol Parfum Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopropyl Palmitate, C14-22 Alcohols, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Retino 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%. 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