Resist Intensive Repair Cream INCI List & Ingredients | Paula's Choice

Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This moisturizer from Paula's Choice lists 55 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 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.

2 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Retinol · retinoid · lowKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinol
Retinyl palmitate · retinoid · lowKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinyl Palmitate
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: 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

HydratingBarrier repairAnti-agingReduces irritationScar healingDark spotsBrighteningReduces large poresAcne fightingRedness reducingGood for oily skinSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
PeptidesSupports skin hydration and improves firmness.
2
RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.
3
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
4
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
5
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
6
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
7
CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
8
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.

Full Ingredient List

55

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ethylhexyl stearate, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, butylene glycol, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, petrolatum, cetearyl alcohol, dimethicone, dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate, glyceryl stearate, tridecyl trimellitate, peg-100 stearate, phenyl trimethicone, retinol, adenosine, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, ceramide ng, sodium hyaluronate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, niacinamide, tocopherol, lecithin, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, retinyl palmitate, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, camellia oleifera leaf extract, citrullus lanatus fruit extract, lens esculenta fruit extract, pyrus malus fruit extract, glycine soja sterols, tribehenin, peg-10 phytosterol, magnesium aluminum silicate, sodium pca, sodium lactate, pullulan, xanthan gum, sodium hydroxide, neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, cetearyl glucoside, tridecyl stearate, behenyl alcohol, sclerotium gum, carbomer, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, polysorbate 20, disodium edta, sorbic acid, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin, benzoic acid

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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 EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.

Frequently asked questions

Is Resist Intensive Repair Cream fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Resist Intensive Repair Cream'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 Intensive Repair Cream paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Resist Intensive Repair Cream'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 Intensive Repair Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Resist Intensive Repair Cream contains 2 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 Resist Intensive Repair Cream against your own profile.