Paula's choice Moisture Renewal Oil Booster
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCeramide ng, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil + 12 moreStrong evidence
“This concentrated, antioxidant-enriched booster relieves dry skin with a blend of pure, nourishing plant oils and skin-renewing ceramides.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ng
Anti-agingTocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitateModerate evidence
“The unique complex of nine plant oils works in concert with skin-restoring ingredients to instantly smooth and replenish dry, dehydrated, flaky-looking skin for a renewed vibrancy and youthful glow.”
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil + 6 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) 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 - vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
Ingredients
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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~7.3–11%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilVaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilCeramide ng~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide ngTocopherol~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolEchium plantagineum seed oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
More about Echium plantagineum seed oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilBht~0.6–1.4%
Borago officinalis seed oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilCholesterol~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolOenothera biennis oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilAscorbyl palmitate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateCitric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlyceryl stearate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateLecithin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinGlyceryl oleate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateIngredient list view
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Ceramide ng, Tocopherol, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Bht, Borago officinalis seed oil, Cholesterol, Oenothera biennis oil, Ascorbyl palmitate, Citric acid, Glyceryl stearate, Lecithin, Glyceryl oleate
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Product summary
"Paula's choice - Moisture Renewal Oil Booster" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide ns 0.60% - 1.35%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
What our users say
Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
- When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Paula's choice" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 39.00$ in the United States, for 59.00A$ in Australia and for 29.75£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Wound‐healing Properties of the Oils of Vitis vinifera and Vaccinium macrocarpononlinelibrary.wiley.com
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