2
Shared Ingredients
Paula's Choice PC4MEN Face Wash vs Paula's choice PC4Men Soothe and Smooth Full size
Comparing Paula's Choice PC4MEN Face Wash versus Paula's choice PC4Men Soothe and Smooth Full size — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
Paula's Choice PC4MEN Face Wash
vs
Product 2
Paula's choice PC4Men Soothe and Smooth Full size
16
Unique to Paula's Choice PC4MEN Face Wash
24
Unique to Paula's choice PC4Men Soothe and Smooth Full size
Paula's choice PC4Men Soothe and Smooth Full size has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. Paula's Choice PC4MEN Face Wash scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 2 ingredients in common. Paula's Choice PC4MEN Face Wash has 16 unique ingredients while Paula's choice PC4Men Soothe and Smooth Full size has 24.
Skin Safety Profile
10%
Comedogenic
10 rated
100%
Safe
18 rated
11%
Irritant
18 rated
Based on 18 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
14 rated
88%
Safe
25 rated
17%
Irritant
24 rated
Based on 25 rated ingredient s
Product Benefits & Effects
✓Positive — Beneficial effects !Caution — Monitor closely
PC4MEN Face Wash Benefits
!May cause dryness for some skin types!May cause irritation for some skin types✓Reduces Large Pores
PC4Men Soothe and Smooth Full size Benefits
No effect data available for this product.
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (2)
1
Ingredients — Unique to Paula's Choice PC4MEN Face Wash
Decyl GlucosideCSIRSodium CocoamphoacetateCSIRLauryl GlucosideCSIRXanthan GumCSIRCoco-GlucosideCSIRGlucoseCSIRSodium Cocoyl GlutamateCSIRSodium Lauryl Glucose CarboxylateCSIRGlyceryl OleateCSIRAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCSIRCarrageenanCSIRSodium PhytateCSIRCitric AcidCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIRPotassium SorbateCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to Paula's choice PC4Men Soothe and Smooth Full size
Salicylic AcidCSIRBHACSIRDipropylene GlycolCSIRPentylene GlycolCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRPolysorbate 20CSIRPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1CSIRPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7CSIRDipotassium GlycyrrhizateCSIRNordihydroguaiaretic AcidCSIROleanolic AcidCSIRAllantoinCSIRTrehaloseCSIRPanthenolCSIRPeg-60 Almond GlyceridesCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRPeg/Ppg-18/4 CopolymerCSIRMethyl Gluceth-20CSIRBis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneCSIRGlycereth-26CSIRSodium MetabisulfiteCSIRSodium HydroxideCSIRCarbomerCSIRDisodium EDTACSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paula's Choice PC4MEN Face Wash better than Paula's choice PC4Men Soothe and Smooth Full size for sensitive skin?
By comparing PC4MEN Face Wash and PC4Men Soothe and Smooth Full size 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, PC4MEN Face Wash or PC4Men Soothe and Smooth Full size, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both PC4MEN Face Wash and PC4Men Soothe and Smooth Full size. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do PC4MEN Face Wash and PC4Men Soothe and Smooth Full size share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either PC4MEN Face Wash or PC4Men Soothe and Smooth Full size.
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