Defense Nightly Reconditioning Moisturizer INCI List & Ingredients | Paula's Choice

Allergen & irritant analysis

This night moisturizer from Paula's Choice lists 49 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis found no commonly-flagged contact allergens or irritants in the INCI list — though no formula is universally safe. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

No commonly-flagged contact allergens or irritants were detected in the listed ingredients — though no formula is universally safe.

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

HydratingReduces irritationBarrier repairScar healingAnti-agingRedness reducingAcne fightingBrighteningGood for oily skinDark spots

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
PeptidesSupports skin hydration and improves firmness.
3
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
4
CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
5
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
6
Azelaic AcidGently exfoliates and reduces inflammation.
7
ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.
8
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

49

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, ethylhexyl palmitate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, isoamyl laurate, prunus serotina fruit extract, almond/borage/linseed/olive acids/glycerides, medicago sativa extract, sesamum indicum seed, hydrolyzed eruca sativa leaf, sclerocarya birrea seed oil, hydrolyzed algae extract, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, palmitoyl dipeptide-10, sodium hyaluronate, ceramide ng, helianthus annuus seed oil, cocoyl proline, tocopherol, allantoin, trehalose, eclipta prostrata extract, potassium azeloyl diglycinate, opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, melia azadirachta leaf extract, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, moringa oleifera seed oil, alaria esculenta extract, adenosine phosphate, peg-10 phytosterol, tribehenin, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, sorbitan olivate, sodium gluconate, zinc gluconate, copper gluconate, magnesium aspartate, cetearyl olivate, isoamyl cocoate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, polyglyceryl-10 caprylate/caprate, microcrystalline cellulose, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, xanthan gum, pentylene glycol, butylene glycol stearate, phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, ethylhexylglycerin

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Potential Concerns

May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Is Defense Nightly Reconditioning Moisturizer fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Defense Nightly Reconditioning 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 Defense Nightly Reconditioning Moisturizer paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Defense Nightly Reconditioning 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 Defense Nightly Reconditioning Moisturizer suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

No commonly-flagged allergens or irritants were detected in Defense Nightly Reconditioning Moisturizer, which is encouraging for reactive skin — but "no known flags" isn't the same as "safe for everyone." Patch test before full use, and check it against your own allergen profile on AllerNote.