Paula's Choice Clinical 0.3% retinol + 2% bakuchiol treatment Versus Obagi Obagi360 1.0 smoothing retinol

Retinoid Serums/Creams	Retinoid Serums/Creams
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Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water (aqua), dimethicone, pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, isononyl isononanoate, butylene glycol, bakuchiol, arachidyl alcohol, glyceryl polymethacrylate, dimethicone crosspolymer, behenyl alcohol, glycerin, peg-75 shea butter glycerides, glyceryl stearate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, polysorbate 20, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, retinol, ceramide ng, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, sodium hyaluronate, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, arctium lappa, salix alba extract, glycine soja sterols, lecithin, allantoin, tocopheryl acetate, hydrolyzed soy protein, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, sodium hydroxide, tribehenin, caprylyl glycol, dipeptide-2, polygonum cuspidatum root extract, peg-10 phytosterol, peg-8, magnesium aluminum silicate, arachidyl glucoside, pentylene glycol, sodium acrylates copolymer, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, cetearyl alcohol, coco-glucoside, hesperidin methyl chalcone, n-hydroxysuccinimide, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, benzoic acid, ethylhexylglycerin 14	Aqua/water/eau, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glyceryl stearate, cyclopentasiloxane, butylene glycol, stearic acid, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, polysorbate 60, stearyl alcohol, glycerin, allyl methacrylates crosspolymer, retinol, polysorbate 20, dimethicone, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, hypericum perforatum flower extract, malva sylvestris (mallow) flower extract, salvia officinalis (sage) leaf extract, sambucus nigra flower extract, cyclohexasiloxane, sorbitol, tocopheryl acetate, ascorbic acid, ubiquinone, sodium hyaluronate, propylene glycol, bht, bisabolol, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, disodium edta, triethanolamine, carbomer, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, phenoxyethanol.

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Isononyl isononanoate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Butylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Bakuchiol

Also-called: Sytenol A, Phyto Retinol | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Antioxidant, Cell-signaling ingredient, Anti-microbial

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Arachidyl alcohol

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Glyceryl polymethacrylate

Function: Viscosity controlling

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Dimethicone crosspolymer

Function: Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Behenyl alcohol

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Peg-75 shea butter glycerides

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Glyceryl stearate

Also-called: Glycerol monostearate, GMS | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate

Also-called: C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Anti-microbial

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Polysorbate 20

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Retinol

Also-called: Vitamin A | Function: Anti-acne, Skin conditioning, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Retinol is a synthetic derivative of Vitamin A and is commonly found in skincare products. It works by increasing cell turnover and promoting the production of collagen, resulting in smoother, refined skin texture and reduced acne breakouts. It also helps fade dark spots and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. However, pregnant women should avoid using retinol due to potential risks. Side effects may include irritation, redness, dryness, peeling, and burning, but these can be minimized by adjusting usage frequency and using a moisturizer. If symptoms persist or worsen, it's advisable to consult a healthcare provider.

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Ceramide ng

Also-called: Ceramide 2 | Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7

Function: Skin conditioning, Cell-signaling ingredient

Component of Matrixyl 3000. Also, known as palmitoyl tetrapeptide-3.

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Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Sodium hyaluronate

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate

Also-called: Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate | Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract

Also-called: Licorice Root, Licorice Root Extract | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Soothing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Avena sativa (oat) kernel extract

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Antioxidant, Abrasive

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Arctium lappa

Also-called: Burdock root | Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Salix alba extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Glycine soja sterols

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Lecithin

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Allantoin

Function: Skin protecting, Soothing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Tocopheryl acetate

Also-called: Tocopherol acetate, Vitamin E Acetate | Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Hydrolyzed soy protein

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Palmitoyl tripeptide-1

Function: Skin conditioning

Formerly also known as Palmitoyl Oligopeptide and a component of Matrixyl 3000.

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Sodium hydroxide

Function: Buffering

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Tribehenin

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Caprylyl glycol

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Deodorant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Dipeptide-2

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Polygonum cuspidatum root extract

Function: Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Peg-10 phytosterol

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Peg-8

Function: Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Magnesium aluminum silicate

Function: Viscosity controlling, Absorbent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Arachidyl glucoside

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Pentylene glycol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Sodium acrylates copolymer

Function: Film forming, Viscosity controlling

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer

Function: Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Cetearyl alcohol

Also-called: Cetostearyl alcohol, cetylstearyl alcohol | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Coco-glucoside

Also-called: Coco glucoside | Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Hesperidin methyl chalcone

Function: Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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N-hydroxysuccinimide

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Disodium edta

Also-called: Edta Disodium, Edetate Disodium | Function: Viscosity controlling, Chelating

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Phenoxyethanol

Function: Preservative, Anti-microbial

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Benzoic acid

Function: pH adjusters, Preservative

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Ethylhexylglycerin

Function: Skin conditioning, Preservative, Deodorant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Paula's Choice
Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment

Versus

Obagi
Obagi360 1.0 Smoothing Retinol

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Paula's Choice Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment Versus Obagi Obagi360 1.0 Smoothing Retinol

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Paula's Choice
Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment

Versus

Obagi
Obagi360 1.0 Smoothing Retinol