Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis moisturizer from Paula's Choice lists 49 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol
- PhenoxyethanolKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
How common are allergens in moisturizers? See our data on the whole category →
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 4ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
49INCI (full list, INCI order): water, theobroma cacao seed butter, glycerin, vitis vinifera, canola oil, olea europaea fruit oil, butyrospermum parkii butter unsaponifiables, benzyl alcohol, propanediol, borago officinalis seed oil, oenothera biennis oil, sodium hyaluronate, rubus idaeus fruit extract, vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, malpighia emarginata fruit extract, lycium barbarum fruit extract, aloe ferox leaf juice extract, tocopherol, hydrogenated lecithin, thermus thermophillus ferment, rosa canina callus lysate, linum usitatissimum seed oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, arginine, glycine, alanine, serine, valine, proline, threonine, isoleucine, histidine, phenylalanine, aspartic acid, helianthus annuus seed oil, carrageenan, sodium lactate, potassium pca, sodium pca, silica, xanthan gum, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, caprylyl glycol, glyceryl stearate, pca, phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate
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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 EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Is Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural 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 Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural 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 Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer contains 2 flagged allergens 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 Earth Sourced Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer against your own profile.