Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50

Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50

3.1
28ingredients
SunscreenPaula's Choice

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeFungal-acne-safeVeganReef-safeAlcohol-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-free

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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This sunscreen from Paula's Choice lists 28 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen 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
  • Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix

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

HydratingReduces irritationRedness reducingBarrier repairAnti-agingScar healingBrighteningReduces 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
    Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.

Full Ingredient List

28

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%, ethylhexyl salicylate 5%, octocrylene 2% inactive ingredients: water, glycerin, silica, dimethicone, tocopherol, chamomilla recutita flower extract, vitis vinifera seed extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, camellia oleifera leaf extract, peucedanum graveolens extract, sambucus nigra fruit extract, avena sativa bran extract, punica granatum extract, lycium barbarum fruit extract, hydrogenated lecithin, titanium dioxide, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, xanthan gum, sodium carbomer, benzyl alcohol, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, phenoxyethanol

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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 IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 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 Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid 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 Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 contains 1 flagged allergen 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 Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 against your own profile.