Resist Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% BHA INCI List & Ingredients | Paula's Choice

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This exfoliator from Paula's Choice lists 25 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.

2 known allergens in this formula

Benzyl alcohol · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol
Phenoxyethanol · irritant · mediumKnown 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)

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingReduces irritationRedness reducingBarrier repairReduces large poresScar healingAnti-agingBrighteningDark spotsAcne fightingGood for oily skin

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
3
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

25

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, butylene glycol, dimethicone, salicylic acid, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, glycerin, aminomethyl propanol, adenosine, allantoin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, vitis vinifera seed extract, avena sativa bran extract, punica granatum fruit extract, sambucus nigra fruit extract, camellia oleifera leaf extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, chamomilla recutita flower extract, lycium barbarum fruit extract, peucedanum graveolens extract, hydrogenated lecithin, xanthan gum, citric acid, disodium edta, benzyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol

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Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Is Resist Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% BHA fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Resist Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% BHA'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 Resist Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% BHA paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Resist Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% BHA'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 Resist Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% BHA suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Resist Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% BHA 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 Resist Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% BHA against your own profile.