Resist Skin Restoring Moisturizer With SPF 50 INCI List & Ingredients | Paula's Choice

Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This moisturizer from Paula's Choice lists 44 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.

1 known irritant

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

HydratingReduces irritationBarrier repairRedness reducingScar healingAnti-agingBrighteningDark spotsAcne fightingGood for oily skinReduces large pores

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
3
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
4
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
5
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.

Full Ingredient List

44

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, homosalate 5%, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%, ethylhexyl salicylate 5% inactive ingredients: benzophenone-3, water, silica, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, dimethicone, butylene glycol, pentylene glycol, potassium cetyl phosphate, cyclopentasiloxane, pyrus malus fruit extract, vp/eicosene copolymer, butyrospermum parkii butter, allantoin, niacinamide, tocopherol, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, atractylodes macrocephala root powder, avena sativa kernel extract, coffea arabica seed extract, portulaca oleracea extract, mahonia aquifolium root extract, diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, sarcosine, capryloyl glycine, maltooligosyl glucoside, cetearyl glucoside, dimethiconol, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, hexylene glycol, 4-t-butylcyclohexanol, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, sodium hydroxide, xanthan gum, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin

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Potential Concerns

May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.

Frequently asked questions

Is Resist Skin Restoring Moisturizer With SPF 50 fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Resist Skin Restoring Moisturizer With SPF 50'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 Skin Restoring Moisturizer With SPF 50 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Resist Skin Restoring Moisturizer With SPF 50'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 Skin Restoring Moisturizer With SPF 50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Resist Skin Restoring Moisturizer With SPF 50 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 Resist Skin Restoring Moisturizer With SPF 50 against your own profile.