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Youth to the People Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum scores 8.5/9.8 vs Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer at 8.1/9.8. Youth to the People Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum wins for active ingredients.
Youth to the People Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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Where Youth to the People Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 5.8 compared to Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer's 3.0. Its formula features Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer scores 9.8 here versus 9.3 for Youth to the People Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Youth to the People Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum brings Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 as actives, while paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer relies on Ceramide Np, Tocopherol, and Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel 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
Youth to the People Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum is better if you have
Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Youth to the People Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum gets the nod here with its 8.5 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Youth to the People Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Youth to the People Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum 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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