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Paula's choice CALM RESTORING MOISTURIZER

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

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Tocopherol 0.45% - 0.65%Linolenic acid 0.35% - 0.6%

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Paula's choice - CALM RESTORING MOISTURIZER" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed wheat protein 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). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, cholesterol, linolenic acid, dimethicone and phenyl trimethicone) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.60% - 0.85%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.

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

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The product retails for 35.00$ in the United States and for 26.00SEK in Sweden.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

CALM RESTORING MOISTURIZER

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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: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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: ceramide np

sodium hyaluronate 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

simmondsia chinensis seed oil 4.4% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

phenyl trimethicone 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (decarboxy carnosine hcl) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

decarboxy carnosine hcl 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Might be able to protect the skin from free radicals, but further evidence of effectiveness is needed

tocopherol 0.45% - 0.65%

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

avena sativa kernel extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

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

linolenic acid 0.35% - 0.6%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation

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Potential irritants

simmondsia chinensis seed oil 4.4% - 5.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

tridecyl trimellitate 1.2% - 1.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.6% - 1.9%

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

myristyl myristate 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

ethylhexyl stearate 4.8% - 5.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

simmondsia chinensis seed oil 4.4% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl stearate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Cetearyl alcohol, Dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate, Tridecyl trimellitate, Phenyl trimethicone, Sodium hyaluronate, Ceramide np, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Squalane, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Hydrolyzed jojoba protein, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Avena sativa kernel extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Whey protein, Tridecyl stearate, Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Myristyl myristate, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Decarboxy carnosine hcl, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Cetearyl glucoside, Cetyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Aminomethyl propanol, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid

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Key ingredients	linoleic acid petrolatum +13 more	Common: linoleic acid dimethicone +4 more Other: ceramide 1 cyclomethicone +6 more	Common: petrolatum ceramide np +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum panthenol +1 more	Common: petrolatum ceramide np +2 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more	Common: petrolatum ceramide np +2 more Other: phytosphingosine helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables +3 more	Common: ceramide np sodium hyaluronate +4 more Other: niacinamide bakuchiol +6 more	Common: ceramide np linoleic acid +6 more Other: niacinamide tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +13 more	Common: linoleic acid ceramide np +4 more Other: lactic acid helianthus annuus seed oil +4 more	Common: linoleic acid ceramide np +4 more Other: retinol palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine +13 more	Common: ceramide np petrolatum +3 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide eop +3 more	Common: petrolatum ceramide np +2 more Other: colloidal oatmeal gluconolactone +12 more
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Potential Irritants	sorbic acid Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +3 more	benzalkonium chloride Has skin benefit? steareth-20 Has skin benefit? +1 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +2 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +1 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +3 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	rosa centifolia flower extract Has skin benefit? echinacea purpurea extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	anogeissus leiocarpus bark extract Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +11 more	eucalyptus globulus leaf extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? +5 more	triethanolamine Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl stearate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium glycolate Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl hydroxystearate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +55 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	colloidal oatmeal Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +48 more

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