Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis night moisturizer from Paula's Choice lists 28 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.
- RetinolKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinol
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
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
Key Ingredients
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 4CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
- 5PeptidesSupports skin hydration and improves firmness.
Full Ingredient List
28INCI (full list, INCI order): water, dicaprylyl carbonate, glycerin, ethylhexyl stearate, cocoglycerides, butyrospermum parkii butter, squalane, sodium polyacrylate, lecithin, adenosine, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, ceramide np, retinol, punica granatum extract, camellia oleifera leaf extract, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane, tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane, tocopheryl acetate, chamomilla recutita flower extract, glycine soja seed extract, glycine soja oil, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, glyceryl polymethacrylate, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Is PC4MEN Nighttime Repair fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in PC4MEN Nighttime Repair'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 PC4MEN Nighttime Repair paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in PC4MEN Nighttime Repair'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 PC4MEN Nighttime Repair suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. PC4MEN Nighttime Repair 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 PC4MEN Nighttime Repair against your own profile.

