Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis moisturizer from Paula's Choice lists 31 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Sodium hydroxideStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
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
- 1PeptidesSupports skin hydration and improves firmness.
Full Ingredient List
31INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, stearic acid, triheptanoin, c13-16 isoalkane, butylene glycol, propanediol, inulin, glyceryl stearate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, squalane, ethylhexyl stearate, sodium hydroxide, caprylyl glycol, allantoin, sodium phytate, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, glycogen, laminaria digitata extract, albatrellus confluens extract, opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, galactoarabinan, citric acid, maltodextrin, schizophyllan, acetyl hexapeptide-8, phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate
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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 RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Rescue & Repair Weightless 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 Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Rescue & Repair Weightless 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 Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer contains 0 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (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 Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer against your own profile.

