Paula's Choice Ultra-Rich Soothing Body Butter Versus Paula's Choice Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturizer

Paula's Choice Ultra-Rich Soothing Body Butter Versus Paula's Choice Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturizer Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Ultra-Rich Soothing Body Butter versus Paula's Choice Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturizer. This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables and Ceramide NP to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. Water Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Glyceryl Stearate Se Dimethicone Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Glyceryl Stearate Mangifera Indica Seed Butter Stearic Acid Cetyl Alcohol Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract Persea Gratissima Oil Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Glycine Soja Oil Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Tocopherol Ascorbyl Palmitate Squalene Glycerin Beta-Sitosterol Panthenol Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate Propylene Glycol Disodium EDTA Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexylglycerin Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Squalane Butter Cocos Nucifera Oil Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Dimethicone, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Squalene, Glycerin, Beta-Sitosterol, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalane, Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables Ceramide NP Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Sphingolipids Phospholipids Phytosphingosine Cholesterol Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Xanthan Gum Carbomer Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sphingolipids, Phospholipids, Phytosphingosine, Squalene, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Beta-Sitosterol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Ascorbyl Palmitate is a fat-soluble form of vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) made by combining it with palmitic acid. It is able to blend easily into creams and oil-based formulas because it dissolves in oils rather than water. As you may know, regular vitamin C is notorious for breaking down when exposed to sunlight and air. Ascorbyl Palmitate is more stable and degrades at a slower rate. Research on whether it converts efficiently into active vitamin C once it's applied on your skin is still limited. Some in-vitro studies suggest it may support collagen production, but it is not considered one of the stronger vitamin C derivatives, like: Due to the palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Comedogenic studies have also shown this ingredient to have a rating of 2. It's also worth keeping in mind that comedogenic and irritancy ratings are tested on individual ingredients, not finished formulas. The final product's formulation, concentration, and other ingredients all play a role in how something actually behaves on your skin. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too. This ingredient helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin. The starches in colloidal oatmeal are able to bind water, keeping the skin hydrated. The cellulose and fiber in colloidal oatmeal help reduce inflammation. This can also help the skin feel softer. Colloidal Oatmeal is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect our skin from free-radical damage. Oatmeal also contains beneficial compounds: This ingredient is created by mixing grounded oatmeal and a liquid base. Beta-Sitosterol is a plant-derived fatty acid with a structure similar to cholesterol (which naturally occurs in skin). It helps hydrate the skin and stabilize formulations. This ingredient can be naturally found in fruits, veggies, nuts, and seeds. 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 thoug