Paula's choice Redness Relief Repairing Serum
Works for
MoisturizingCeramide np, Ceramide ap + 13 moreWorks well
“Smooths fine lines and wrinkles Hydrating complex moisturises and eases redness Lightweight but concentrated anti-ageing formulation Use twice daily after cleansing, toning & exfoliating”
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, hyaluronic acid.
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: cholesterol, glycine soja seed extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, phytosphingosine
Anti-agingHyaluronic acid, Beta-glucan + 2 moreMay help
“Smooths fine lines and wrinkles Hydrating complex moisturises and eases redness Lightweight but concentrated anti-ageing formulation Use twice daily after cleansing, toning & exfoliating”
This product contains ubiquinone. 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-oxidationSide benefit · Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Ubiquinone + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) 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?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinHyaluronic acid~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidBeta-glucan~2.7–4%
- 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-glucanSea whip extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help neutrlize free radicals, calm down inflammation, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Sea whip extractSodium hyaluronate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCeramide np~1.4–2.2%
- 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 npCeramide ap~1.3–1.9%
- 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 apCeramide eop~1.1–1.6%
- 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 eopCholesterol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.4–0.95%
- 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 extractEpilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractPhytosphingosine~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineSodium cocoyl amino acids~0.4–0.95%
Chrysanthemum parthenium flower extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja seed extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractGlycine soja extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ubiquinone~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneSodium lauroyl lactylate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideMagnesium aspartate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin
More about Magnesium aspartatePotassium aspartate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sarcosine~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to enhance the penetration of other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about SarcosineXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPolysorbate 20~0.15–0.55%
Peg/ppg-14/4 dimethicone~0.15–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Hyaluronic acid, Beta-glucan, Sea whip extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Cholesterol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Unknown, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Phytosphingosine, Sodium cocoyl amino acids, Chrysanthemum parthenium flower extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Glycine soja extract, Ubiquinone, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Magnesium aspartate, Potassium aspartate, Sarcosine, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Peg/ppg-14/4 dimethicone, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Paula's choiceRedness Relief Repairing SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Makeup Artists' ChoiceTransforming Anti Aging Serum V2 | Simply PureSuperdrug Simply Pure Hydrating Serum | Irritated.FACE + BODY SERUM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 63% | 62% |
| Price | $53.00 | — | $4.66−$48.34 | $79.95+$26.95 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 15 | 8 of 15 | 8 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Bakuchiol | Lactic Acid | Colloidal Oatmeal |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Paula's choice - Redness Relief Repairing Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.40% - 0.95%, ceramide eop 1.10% - 1.60%, ceramide ap 1.30% - 1.90% and ceramide np 1.40% - 2.20%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Humectants (sarcosine 0.15% - 0.50%, sodium hyaluronate 1.70% - 2.50%, hyaluronic acid 3.40% - 5.10% and glycerin 4.30% - 6.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 70.00A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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