Peter Thomas Roth Pro Strength Vitamin A/C/E Retinoid Treatment Versus Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer

Peter Thomas Roth Pro Strength Vitamin A/C/E Retinoid Treatment Versus Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer Detailed comparison of Peter Thomas Roth Pro Strength Vitamin A/C/E Retinoid Treatment versus Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer US. This anti-aging treatment is formulated around Tocopheryl Acetate and Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. This brightening moisturizer is formulated around 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Ascorbyl Glucoside to brighten dull-looking skin. Water Dimethyl Isosorbide Tocopheryl Acetate Isononyl Isononanoate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Propanediol Pentylene Glycol Dimethicone C9-12 Alkane Glyceryl Stearate Volcanic Soil Cetyl Alcohol Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Caprylyl Methicone Ascorbic Acid Citric Acid Squalane Sodium Hyaluronate Amylopectin Ethylhexylglycerin Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Phytate Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate Potassium Sorbate PEG-75 Stearate Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 PEG-100 Stearate Silica Ceteth-20 Steareth-20 1,2-Hexanediol Sodium Benzoate Polysorbate 60 T-Butyl Alcohol Sorbitan Isostearate Phenoxyethanol Water, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, C9-12 Alkane, Glyceryl Stearate, Volcanic Soil, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Methicone, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Amylopectin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Phytate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Potassium Sorbate, PEG-75 Stearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, PEG-100 Stearate, Silica, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Polysorbate 60, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol Dicaprylyl Carbonate 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Butylene Glycol Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate Ascorbyl Glucoside Acetyl Sh-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil Hydrogenated Lecithin Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Jojoba Esters Tocopherol Acetyl Zingerone Cetyl Palmitate Caprylyl Glycol Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax Sodium Hydroxide Sorbitan Olivate Sorbitan Palmitate Helianthus Annuus Extract Hexylene Glycol Lecithin Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Glycine Soja Oil Lysolecithin Bacillus Ferment Polyglutamic Acid Beta-Sitosterol Phytic Acid Squalene Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Squalane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acetyl Sh-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Propanediol, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol, Acetyl Zingerone, Cetyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lecithin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Lysolecithin, Bacillus Ferment, Citric Acid, Polyglutamic A 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. Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Its main roles are: Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. It is a primary fatty alcohol with a chain length above 12 carbons. A study from 2019 show Malassezia can feed on fatty alcohols in this range, so it may trigger fungal acne in those prone to it. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. 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 because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker