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Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer scores 8.1/9.8 and Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum scores 8.0/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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6 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.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum scores 5.3 here versus 3.0 for Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer brings Ceramide Np, Tocopherol, and Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract as actives, while sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum relies on Retinol, Ubiquinone, and Honey Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer is better if you have
Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum is better if you have
At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.1, Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer delivers strong value. Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum sits at the premium level with a 8.0 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
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, Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief 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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