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OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer scores 8.9/9.8 and Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 scores 8.8/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: June 2026
43 unique
8 in common
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These two moisturisers take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 scores 9.7 here versus 8.8 for OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer brings Niacinamide, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, and Ascorbic Acid as actives, while paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 relies on Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer is better if you have
Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 is better if you have
Paula's Choice Mini Must-Haves with 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, Foaming Cleanser, & SPF 50 comes in at mid-range pricing with a 8.8 score, which is solid value at that tier.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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