Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

3.0
45ingredients
MoisturizerPaula's Choice

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
VeganAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeOil-freeReef-safeSilicone-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This moisturizer from Paula's Choice lists 45 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
  • Acrylates copolymer · nail_product · mediumKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates

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

HydratingDark spotsBarrier repairReduces irritationRedness reducingBrighteningScar healingAcne fightingAnti-agingReduces large poresSkin textureGood for oily skin

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
    Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
  • 5
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
  • 6
    PeptidesSupports skin hydration and improves firmness.
  • 7
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

45

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, glycerin, isononyl isononanoate, butylene glycol, cetearyl alcohol, potassium cetyl phosphate, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, actinidia chinensis fruit extract, argania spinosa kernel oil, tetrapeptide-30, linoleic acid, resveratrol, ascorbyl glucoside, niacinamide, tocopheryl acetate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, bisabolol, tocopherol, phospholipids, lecithin, glycine soja sterols, xanthophylls, pullulan, sodium gluconate, xanthan gum, sclerotium gum, alumina, caprylic/capric triglyceride, citric acid, triethoxycaprylylsilane, c13-14 isoparaffin, acrylates copolymer, polyhydroxystearic acid, caprylyl glycol, polyacrylamide, ceteareth-20, aluminum stearate, laureth-7, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol

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Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30'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 Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30'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 Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 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 Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 against your own profile.