Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer

Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer

3.5
36ingredients
MoisturizerPaula's Choice

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganOil-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This moisturizer from Paula's Choice lists 36 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula
  • Urea · irritant · lowKnown allergen (irritant): Urea

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingBarrier repairReduces irritationAnti-agingScar healingBrighteningReduces large poresRedness reducingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 3
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 4
    Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
  • 5
    PeptidesSupports skin hydration and improves firmness.
  • 6
    UreaGently exfoliates and deeply moisturizes.

Full Ingredient List

36

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, 2, 3-butanediol, dicaprylyl carbonate, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, cocoglycerides, ceramide ag, ceramide np, hydroxyacetophenone, sodium hyaluronate, ceramide eop, ceramide ng, ceramide ap, adenosine, tocopherol, butyrospermum parkii butter, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, hexylene glycol, trehalose, cholesterol, squalane, sodium phytate, urea, hydrogenated lecithin, citrullus lanatus seed oil, caprylyl glycol, sodium pca, polyquaternium-51, triacetin, sodium polyacrylate, xanthan gum, ethylhexyl stearate, phenoxyethanol, sodium stearoyl glutamate, ethylhexylglycerin

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24urea

Potential Concerns

  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer contains 1 flagged allergen and 0 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer against your own profile.