10
Shared Ingredients
Paula's choice Defense Essential Glow Broad Spectrum Moisturiser SPF 30 vs Paula's Choice Defense Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser
Comparing Paula's choice Defense Essential Glow Broad Spectrum Moisturiser SPF 30 versus Paula's Choice Defense Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
Paula's choice Defense Essential Glow Broad Spectrum Moisturiser SPF 30
vs
Product 2
Paula's Choice Defense Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser
38
Unique to Paula's choice Defense Essential Glow Broad Spectrum Moisturiser SPF 30
38
Unique to Paula's Choice Defense Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser
Paula's choice Defense Essential Glow Broad Spectrum Moisturiser SPF 30 has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. Paula's choice Defense Essential Glow Broad Spectrum Moisturiser SPF 30 scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 10 ingredients in common. Paula's choice Defense Essential Glow Broad Spectrum Moisturiser SPF 30 has 38 unique ingredients while Paula's Choice Defense Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser has 38.
Skin Safety Profile
4%
Comedogenic
25 rated
100%
Safe
45 rated
5%
Irritant
40 rated
Based on 45 rated ingredient s
8%
Comedogenic
26 rated
100%
Safe
46 rated
9%
Irritant
43 rated
Based on 46 rated ingredient s
Product Benefits & Effects
✓Positive — Beneficial effects !Caution — Monitor closely
Defense Essential Glow Broad Spectrum Moisturiser SPF 30 Benefits
No effect data available for this product.
Defense Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser Benefits
!May cause dryness for some skin types!May cause irritation for some skin types✓Hydrating!May Worsen Oily Skin for some skin types!May Worsen Rosacea!May Worsen Eczema✓Reduces Large Pores✓Has Anti-aging properties!May trigger acne for some skin types
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (10)
1
Ingredients — Unique to Paula's choice Defense Essential Glow Broad Spectrum Moisturiser SPF 30
C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCSIRZinc OxideCSIRTitanium DioxideCSIRIsononyl IsononanoateCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRCetearyl AlcoholCSIRPotassium Cetyl PhosphateCSIRDimethiconeCSIRGlyceryl StearateCSIRActinidia Chinensis Fruit ExtractCSIRArgania Spinosa Kernel OilCSIRTetrapeptide-30CSIRResveratrolCSIRAscorbyl GlucosideCSIRNiacinamideCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIRTocopherolCSIRMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateCSIRBisabololCSIRLecithinCSIRXanthophyllsCSIRPullulanCSIRSodium GluconateCSIRXanthan GumCSIRSclerotium GumCSIRAluminaCSIRTriethoxycaprylylsilaneCSIRC13-14 IsoparaffinCSIRAcrylates CopolymerCSIRPolyhydroxystearic AcidCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRPolyacrylamideCSIRCeteareth-20CSIRAluminum StearateCSIRLaureth-7CSIRAgran oilCSIRForm of vitamin ECSIRVitamin ECSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to Paula's Choice Defense Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser
Sodium Cocoyl GlycinateCSIRCocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineCSIRSodium LauroamphoacetateCSIRCocamidopropyl BetaineCSIRSorbeth-230 TetraoleateCSIRDecyl GlucosideCSIRPentylene GlycolCSIRSodium ChlorideCSIRDisodium Cocoyl GlutamateCSIRLauric AcidCSIRLactic AcidCSIRSodium Lauroyl Oat Amino AcidsCSIRSorbitan LaurateCSIRSodium Cocoyl GlutamateCSIRDisodium EDTACSIRAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCSIRCocoyl ProlineCSIRSodium CitrateCSIRCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCSIRSodium PCACSIRSodium LactateCSIRArginineCSIRAspartic AcidCSIRPCACSIRGlycineCSIRAlanineCSIRSerineCSIRValineCSIRIsoleucineCSIRProlineCSIRThreonineCSIRPotassium CitrateCSIRLactoperoxidaseCSIRHistidineCSIRPhenylalanineCSIRGlucose OxidaseCSIRPotassium SorbateCSIRSodium BenzoateCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paula's choice Defense Essential Glow Broad Spectrum Moisturiser SPF 30 better than Paula's Choice Defense Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser for sensitive skin?
By comparing Defense Essential Glow Broad Spectrum Moisturiser SPF 30 and Defense Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, Defense Essential Glow Broad Spectrum Moisturiser SPF 30 or Defense Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Defense Essential Glow Broad Spectrum Moisturiser SPF 30 and Defense Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Defense Essential Glow Broad Spectrum Moisturiser SPF 30 and Defense Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Defense Essential Glow Broad Spectrum Moisturiser SPF 30 or Defense Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser.
Popular Skincare Comparisons
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser vs La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser
Compare
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% vs The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum
Compare
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream vs Tatcha The Water Cream
Compare
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA vs Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Serum
Compare
Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence vs Beauty of Joseon Repair Serum
Compare
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice & Probiotics vs Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+
Compare