Based on the ingredients included, "Paula's choice - CALM Rescue Repair Weightless Moisturiser" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (acetyl hexapeptide-8, galactoarabinan, glycerin, glycogen and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexyl stearate and glyceryl stearate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

This moisturizer also contains Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.15% - 0.30%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: allantoin

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

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

Price

The product retails from 34.00£ up to 36.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

CALM Rescue Repair Weightless Moisturiser

Source: From product name

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: galactoarabinan, glycerin.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8

Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Galactoarabinan0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Glycerin5.1% - 6.3%

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

Acetyl hexapeptide-80.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Glycogen0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Inulin0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

Squalane0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

Triheptanoin1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Caprylic/capric triglyceride3% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Ethylhexyl stearate0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Stearic acid2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

Caprylyl glycol0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Butylene glycol1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness: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

Glyceryl stearate0.6% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Allantoin0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

Laminaria digitata extract0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Insufficient!

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

Anti-aging

This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8. 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.

Acetyl hexapeptide-80.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Laminaria digitata extract0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Insufficient!

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

Key Actives

Allantoin0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

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

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

Triheptanoin1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Cleansing

A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Inulin0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

Acetyl hexapeptide-80.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Glycerin5.1% - 6.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride3% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Squalane0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Glycogen0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Galactoarabinan0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Potential irritants

Caprylic/capric triglyceride3% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

Caprylyl glycol0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Ethylhexylglycerin0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Hexylene glycol0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

Galactoarabinan0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Citric acid0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Potassium sorbate0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Comedogenic ingredients

Laminaria digitata extract0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

All ingredients

Water45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Glycerin5.1% - 6.3%

Irritation risk:

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

Prunus mume extract3.8% - 4.6%

Irritation risk:

Caprylic/capric triglyceride3% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Stearic acid2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

Triheptanoin1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

C13-16 isoalkane1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Butylene glycol1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

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

Propanediol1.1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

Inulin0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

Prunus mume extract0.6% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Glyceryl stearate0.6% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

Squalane0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

Ethylhexyl stearate0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Sodium hydroxide0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust the product's pH

Caprylyl glycol0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Allantoin0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

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

Sodium phytate0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Used to stabilize product formulations

Ethylhexylglycerin0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Hexylene glycol0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Glycogen0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Prunus mume extract0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Laminaria digitata extract0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

Prunus mume extract0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Albatrellus confluens extract0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Galactoarabinan0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Citric acid0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Maltodextrin0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

Schizophyllan0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Prunus mume extract0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Acetyl hexapeptide-80.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Prunus mume extract0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Phenoxyethanol0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Potassium sorbate0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Prunus mume extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Stearic acid, Triheptanoin, C13-16 isoalkane, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Inulin, Prunus mume extract, Glyceryl stearate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Squalane, Ethylhexyl stearate, Sodium hydroxide, Caprylyl glycol, Allantoin, Sodium phytate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Glycogen, Prunus mume extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Prunus mume extract, Albatrellus confluens extract, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Galactoarabinan, Citric acid, Maltodextrin, Schizophyllan, Prunus mume extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Prunus mume extract, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate

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