Calm Restoring Moisturizer

Calm Restoring Moisturizer

5.0
38ingredients
MoisturizerPaula's Choice

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This moisturizer from Paula's Choice lists 38 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
  • Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol

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 irritationScar healingAnti-agingBrighteningRedness reducingDark spotsAcne fightingReduces large poresSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
  • 3
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 4
    CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
  • 5
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

38

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ethylhexyl stearate, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, butylene glycol, glycerin, petrolatum, cetearyl alcohol, dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate, tridecyl trimellitate, phenyl trimethicone, ceramide np, cholesterol, tocopherol, squalane, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, dimethicone, polysorbate 60, hydrolyzed jojoba protein, avena sativa kernel extract, hydrogenated lecithin, whey protein, tridecyl stearate, neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, myristyl myristate, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, decarboxy carnosine hcl, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, cetearyl glucoside, cetyl alcohol, polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, aminomethyl propanol, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, benzoic acid, chlorphenesin, sorbic acid

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Potential Concerns

  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.

Frequently asked questions

Is Calm Restoring Moisturizer fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Calm Restoring 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 Calm Restoring Moisturizer paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Calm Restoring 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 Calm Restoring Moisturizer suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Calm Restoring 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 Calm Restoring Moisturizer against your own profile.