Paula's Choice Moisture boost hydrating treatment cream Versus Drunk Elephant Bora barrier™ repair cream

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Creams and lotions for daily hydration, some of which include ingredients to address specific...	Creams and lotions for daily hydration, some of which include ingredients to address specific...
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Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free cruelty-free

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Water, ethylhexyl stearate, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, butylene glycol, glycerin, petrolatum, cetearyl alcohol, dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate, tridecyl trimellitate, sodium hyaluronate, ceramide np, cholesterol, tocopherol, squalene, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, dimethicone, niacinamide, polysorbate 60, hydrolyzed jojoba protein, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, hydrogenated lecithin, whey protein, tridecyl stearate, neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, phenyl trimethicone, myristyl myristate, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, decarboxy carnosine hcl, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, cetearyl glucoside, cetyl alcohol, polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, aminomethyl propanol, disodium edta, benzoic acid, chlorphenesin, sorbic acid, phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, bht, lactic acid, ethylhexylglycerin, stearic acid, palmitic acid, lactose, oleic acid, glucose 18	Water (aqua/eau), glycerin, propanediol, ethylhexyl olivate, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, c10-18 triglycerides, cetearyl alcohol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, beta-sitosterol, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil, sclerocarya birrea seed oil, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, oleic acid, squalane, butylene glycol, glucosyl ceramide, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, glycosphingolipids, rosa canina fruit oil, moringa oleifera seed oil, alpha-glucan, resveratrol, epigallocatechin gallate, magnesium aspartate, zinc gluconate, copper gluconate, acacia senegal gum, sodium pca, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, sorbitan isostearate, haematococcus pluvialis extract, quercetin, astaxanthin, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, ceramide ap, ceramide np, ceramide eop, dextrin, palmitic acid, coco-glucoside, sodium lactate, stearic acid, pentylene glycol, brassica campestris (rapeseed) seed oil, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, xanthan gum, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, citric acid, phenoxyethanol, sodium hydroxide, tocopherol, polysorbate 60, carbomer, ethylhexylglycerin

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

Ethylhexyl stearate

Also-called: Octyl stearate | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil

Also-called: Jojoba Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Oil | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Butylene glycol

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

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

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.

Petrolatum

Also-called: Petroleum jelly | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

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.

Dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate

Function: Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

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

Tridecyl trimellitate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Sodium hyaluronate

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Ceramide np

Also-called: Ceramide 3 | Function: Skin conditioning

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

Cholesterol

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

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

Tocopherol

Also-called: Vitamin E | Function: Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

Squalene

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

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

Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate

Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

Dimethicone

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

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

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits.

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation.

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.

Polysorbate 60

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

Hydrolyzed jojoba protein

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Avena sativa (oat) kernel extract

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

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

Hydrogenated lecithin

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

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

Whey protein

Function: Skin conditioning, Cell-signaling ingredient

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

Tridecyl stearate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Phenyl trimethicone

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Myristyl myristate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Linoleic acid

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

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

Linolenic acid

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

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

Decarboxy carnosine hcl

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer

Function: Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

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

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

Function: Film forming, Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

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

Cetearyl glucoside

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

Cetyl alcohol

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

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

Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

Aminomethyl propanol

Function: Buffering

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

Disodium edta

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

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

Benzoic acid

Function: pH adjusters, Preservative

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

Chlorphenesin

Function: Preservative, Anti-microbial

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

Sorbic acid

Function: Preservative

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

Phenoxyethanol

Function: Preservative, Anti-microbial

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

Potassium sorbate

Function: Preservative

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

Bht

Also-called: Butylated Hydroxy Toluene | Function: Preservative, Antioxidant

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

Lactic acid

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Buffering, Exfoliant

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

Function: Skin conditioning, Preservative, Deodorant

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

Stearic acid

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing, Emulsion stabilizing

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

Palmitic acid

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

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

Lactose

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Oleic acid

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

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

Glucose

Function: Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Water (aqua/eau)

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

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.

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

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

Ethylhexyl olivate

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter

Also-called: Shea Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii | Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning

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

C10-18 triglycerides

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

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

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.

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer

Function: Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

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

Cetearyl olivate

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

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

Sorbitan olivate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

Beta-sitosterol

Function: Skin conditioning, Emulsion stabilizing

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

Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil

Also-called: Evening Primrose Oil | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Sclerocarya birrea seed oil

Also-called: Sclerocarya Birrea Kernel Oil, Marula Seed Oil, Marula Oil | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer

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

Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil

Also-called: Jojoba Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Oil | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil

Also-called: Tamanu Oil, Calophyllum inophyllum oil | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Antioxidant, Anti-microbial

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

Oleic acid

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

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

Squalane

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Butylene glycol

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

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

Glucosyl ceramide

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Linoleic acid

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

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

Linolenic acid

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

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

Glycosphingolipids

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Rosa canina fruit oil

Also-called: Rosehip Oil | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Moringa oleifera seed oil

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Alpha-glucan

Function: Skin conditioning, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Resveratrol

Function: Skin protecting, Antioxidant

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

Epigallocatechin gallate

Function: Antioxidant

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

Magnesium aspartate

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Zinc gluconate

Function: Skin conditioning, Deodorant, Anti-microbial

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

Copper gluconate

Function: Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

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

Acacia senegal gum

Also-called: Gum Arabic | Function: Film forming

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

Sodium pca

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Palmitoyl tripeptide-1

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7

Function: Skin conditioning, Cell-signaling ingredient

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

Sorbitan isostearate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

Haematococcus pluvialis extract

Function: Antioxidant

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

Quercetin

Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

Astaxanthin

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate

Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

Ceramide ap

Also-called: Ceramide 6 II | Function: Skin conditioning

Aka Ceramide 6 II.

Ceramide np

Also-called: Ceramide 3 | Function: Skin conditioning

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

Ceramide eop

Also-called: Ceramide 1, Ceramide 1 A | Function: Skin conditioning

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

Dextrin

Function: Viscosity controlling, Absorbent

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

Palmitic acid

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

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

Coco-glucoside

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

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

Sodium lactate

Function: Keratolytic, Humectant/Moisturizer, Buffering

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

Stearic acid

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing, Emulsion stabilizing

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

Pentylene glycol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

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

Brassica campestris (rapeseed) seed oil

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

Sodium lauroyl lactylate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

Phytosphingosine

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Cholesterol

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

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

Xanthan gum

Function: Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Gel forming, Emulsion stabilizing

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

Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate

Function: Chelating

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

Citric acid

Function: Chelating, Buffering

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

Phenoxyethanol

Function: Preservative, Anti-microbial

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

Sodium hydroxide

Function: Buffering

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

Tocopherol

Also-called: Vitamin E | Function: Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

Polysorbate 60

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

Carbomer

Function: Viscosity controlling, Gel forming, Emulsion stabilizing

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

Function: Skin conditioning, Preservative, Deodorant

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

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Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream

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Bora Barrier™ Repair Cream

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Paula's Choice
Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream

Versus

Drunk Elephant
Bora Barrier™ Repair Cream