Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis moisturizer from Paula's Choice lists 29 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.
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
- Decyl glucosideKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
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 prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin
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 CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 3NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
Full Ingredient List
29INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cyclopentasiloxane, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, glycerin, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, cetyl alcohol, niacinamide, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, butylene glycol, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, adenosine, epigallocatechin gallate, glucose oxidase, lactoperoxidase, boerhavia diffusa root extract, cocos nucifera fruit extract, lactobacillus, polysilicone-11, sodium chloride, potassium thiocyanate, glucose, xanthan gum, ceteareth-20, decyl glucoside, citric acid, phenoxyethanol
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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.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Is Resist Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Resist Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator'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 Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Resist Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator'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 Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Resist Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator 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 Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator against your own profile.

