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Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment scores 8.9/9.8 vs U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN at 8.5/9.8. Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment wins for active ingredients.
Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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8 in common
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Where Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 7.1 compared to U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN's 5.4. Its formula features Retinol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, and Palmitoyl Oligopeptide in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Formulation Safety is another area of separation. Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment scores 9.0 here versus 8.6 for U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment brings Retinol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, and Palmitoyl Oligopeptide as actives, while u Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN relies on Tocopherol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, and Salicylic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment is better if you have
U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN is better if you have
At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.9, Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment delivers strong value. U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN sits at the premium level with a 8.5 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment 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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