11
Shared Ingredients
Paula's choice Resist Ultra light Serum vs Paula's choice Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15
Comparing Paula's choice Resist Ultra light Serum versus Paula's choice Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15 — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
Paula's choice Resist Ultra light Serum
vs
Product 2
Paula's choice Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15
17
Unique to Paula's choice Resist Ultra light Serum
26
Unique to Paula's choice Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15
Neither product contains highly comedogenic ingredients (rating ≥ 3), making both suitable for acne-prone skin. Paula's choice Resist Ultra light Serum scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 11 ingredients in common. Paula's choice Resist Ultra light Serum has 17 unique ingredients while Paula's choice Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15 has 26.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
15 rated
100%
Safe
24 rated
9%
Irritant
23 rated
Based on 24 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
16 rated
90%
Safe
30 rated
20%
Irritant
30 rated
Based on 30 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (11)
1
Ingredients — Unique to Paula's choice Resist Ultra light Serum
CyclopentasiloxaneCSIRDimethiconeCSIRGlycerinCSIRPolysilicone-11CSIRLauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeCSIRHyaluronic AcidCSIRResveratrolCSIRNiacinamideCSIRQuercetinCSIRTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateCSIRUbiquinoneCSIREpigallocatechin GallateCSIRSea Whip ExtractCSIRBeta-GlucanCSIRPhytic AcidCSIRXanthan GumCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to Paula's choice Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15
Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneCSIRHomosalateCSIROctocryleneCSIRBenzophenone-3CSIRSilicaCSIRAluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateCSIRCetyl DimethiconeCSIRCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCSIRCamellia Sinensis ExtractCSIRAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderCSIRAscorbyl PalmitateCSIRSuperoxide DismutaseCSIRAdenosineCSIRBoerhavia Diffusa Root ExtractCSIRColloidal OatmealCSIRPanthenolCSIRGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractCSIRSalix Alba Bark ExtractCSIRTitanium DioxideCSIRSteareth-21CSIRSteareth-2CSIRSorbic AcidCSIRAvobenzoneCSIROxybenzoneCSIRTea extractCSIRDerivative of vitamin CCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paula's choice Resist Ultra light Serum better than Paula's choice Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15 for sensitive skin?
By comparing Resist Ultra light Serum and Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15 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, Resist Ultra light Serum or Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Resist Ultra light Serum and Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Resist Ultra light Serum and Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15 share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Resist Ultra light Serum or Ultra Sheer Daily Defense SPF 15.
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