Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.30% - 2.00% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Humectants (pantolactone 0.10% - 0.40%, sodium hyaluronate 0.30% - 0.70%, sodium pca 0.40% - 1.00%, panthenol 1.30% - 2.00% and glycerin 2.60% - 3.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Paula's choice" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

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The product retails for 24.00$ in the United States and from 26.00£ up to 205.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Designed for compromised, sensitive skin, this skincare product hydrates and soothes, reducing signs of premature aging and environmental damage.The presence of allantoin in this soothing, milky lotion has a calming effect on red, irritable skin, moisturising and improving blemishes.

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, pantolactone.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

althaea officinalis root extract 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation

glycerin 2.6% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

panthenol 1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Designed for compromised, sensitive skin, this skincare product hydrates and soothes, reducing signs of premature aging and environmental damage.The presence of allantoin in this soothing, milky lotion has a calming effect on red, irritable skin, moisturising and improving blemishes.

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

tocopherol 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.3% - 0.75%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

panthenol 1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Potential irritants

althaea officinalis root extract 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation

pentylene glycol 4.3% - 6.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

pentylene glycol 4.3% - 6.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

prunus mume extract 3.4% - 5.1%

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Ingredient list view

Water, Pentylene glycol, Prunus mume extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, C13-15 alkane, Panthenol, Prunus mume extract, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Ceteth-20, Potassium phosphate, Sodium pca, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Prunus mume extract, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Cetearyl alcohol, Allantoin, Sodium hyaluronate, Dicetyl phosphate, Maltodextrin, Althaea officinalis root extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium phytate, Pantolactone, Prunus mume extract, Tocopherol, Prunus mume extract, Phenoxyethanol

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Key ingredients	panthenol althaea officinalis root extract +5 more	Common: panthenol allantoin +3 more Other: ceramide as ceramide eop +8 more	Common: panthenol allantoin +3 more Other: lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: urea arginine +12 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: dipotassium glycyrrhizate glyceryl glucoside +3 more	Common: panthenol allantoin +3 more Other: ceramide as ceramide eop +8 more	Common: panthenol allantoin +3 more Other: beta-glucan centella asiatica extract	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide urea +4 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: lactic acid melatonin +3 more	Common: panthenol allantoin +2 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: arginine hcl glyceryl glucoside	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: urea glycyrrhetinic acid +2 more
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Potential Irritants	althaea officinalis root extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? brassica oleracea italica extract Has skin benefit? +3 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +2 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +3 more	niacin Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit?	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? betula platyphylla japonica juice Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? allantoin Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more

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Paula's choice CALM Nourishing Milky Toner

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