RESIST Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA INCI List & Ingredients | Paula's Choice

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This facial treatment from Paula's Choice lists 34 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula

1 known irritant

Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong 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: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin

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

Benefits

HydratingAnti-agingReduces irritationReduces large poresScar healingBrighteningRedness reducingBarrier repairGood for oily skinDark spotsSkin textureAcne fighting

Key Ingredients

1
AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
2
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
3
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
4
PeptidesSupports skin hydration and improves firmness.
5
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
6
CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.

Full Ingredient List

34

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, butylene glycol, glycolic acid, glycerin, lactic acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, malic acid, tartaric acid, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, ceramide ng, salicylic acid, glycyrrhiza glabra root, camellia sinensis leaf extract, punica granatum extract, lycium barbarum fruit extract, vitis vinifera seed extract, sambucus nigra fruit extract, camellia oleifera leaf, chamomilla recutita flower extract, peucedanum graveolens extract, allantoin, adenosine, hydrogenated lecithin, bisabolol, polyquaternium-10, xanthan gum, carbomer, polysorbate 20, sodium bicarbonate, sodium hydroxide, aminomethyl propanol, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol

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Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does RESIST Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat RESIST Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA with caution and patch test before full use.

Is RESIST Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in RESIST Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA'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 Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. RESIST Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA contains 1 flagged allergen 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 RESIST Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA against your own profile.