Paula's choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer normal to oily skin Full size
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Cyclopentasiloxane + 10 moreWorks well
“Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer normal to oily skin Full size”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
allantoin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingVitis vinifera seed extract, Beta-glucan + 1 moreMay help
“Formulated with skin-replenishing ingredients and antioxidants for younger-looking, more balanced skin.”
This product contains vitis vinifera seed extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Camellia oleifera leaf extract + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (camellia oleifera leaf extract, vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cyclopentasiloxane~6.6–9.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinButylene glycol~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolBis-phenylpropyl dimethicone~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractAllantoin~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinBeta-glucan~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanDipotassium glycyrrhizate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateEpilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractPhenyl trimethicone~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeDimethicone~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateArctium lappa root extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractCamellia oleifera leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
More about Camellia oleifera leaf extractLaminaria saccharina extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
More about Laminaria saccharina extractVitis vinifera seed extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractPanthenol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerHydroxyethylcellulose~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseIsohexadecane~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneSodium carbomer~0.1–0.35%
Polysorbate 80~0.1–0.3%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Bis-phenylpropyl dimethicone, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Allantoin, Beta-glucan, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Phenyl trimethicone, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Arctium lappa root extract, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Laminaria saccharina extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Panthenol, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isohexadecane, Sodium carbomer, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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| Paula's choiceCalm Redness Relief Moisturizer normal to oily skin Full sizeYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilRedness Relieving Night Moisturizer | preangeVit B5 Emulsion | Dr Sam'sFlawless Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 55% | 54% |
| Price | — | $9.51 | $21.15 | $74.03 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
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