Kanebo Dew Superior Cream Concentrate SPF 23 PA++ vs Paula's Choice 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50

Kanebo

Paula's Choice

A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin C derivative, for pollution defence and barrier repair.

Moisturizer with SPF

27 ingredients

30 ingredients

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Brand price

USD 45.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide
Chemical sunscreen1
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen5
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Acetyl Zingerone, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Dimethicone
Brightening3
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Mineral Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tribehenin
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Mineral Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Mineral Oil, Petrolatum

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Laureth-4, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Laureth-4, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Laureth-4, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Mineral Oil
Emollient
0-2 / 0
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Dipropylene Glycol
Perfuming
0-1 / —
Phenyl Trimethicone
Occlusive
- Silicones
Maltitol
Humectant
0-1 / —
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (in both products)
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
1-2 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Tribehenin
Emollient
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Petrolatum
Emollient
0 / —
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (in both products)
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Octocrylene
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Silica
Abrasive
0-1 / —
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Dimethicone (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
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Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone.
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Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
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Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, Opacifying, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter.
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