Judging from the ingredient list, "Paula's choice - Resist Barrier Repair Advanced 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 (ceramide ag, urea, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and sodium pca) 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 eop, ceramide ng, ceramide np, cholesterol and butyrospermum parkii butter) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide eop 0.45% - 0.65%, ceramide ap 0.45% - 0.65%, ceramide np 0.55% - 0.85%, ceramide ng 0.65% - 1.00% and ceramide ag 0.80% - 1.15%). 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.
This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.30% - 0.55%). 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.
Adenosine 0.35% - 0.65%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).

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

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the 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 for 38.00$ in the United States.

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Helps protect natural collagen levels for firmer-looking skin and is clinically proven to reduce the look of wrinkles with continued use.

Source: Paula's Choice US

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl tripeptide-5.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Adenosine0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

Palmitoyl tripeptide-50.3% - 0.55%

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

Butyrospermum parkii butter1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Tocopherol0.25% - 0.45%

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Resist Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer

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: 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ag, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide ng, ceramide np, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, urea

Ceramide ap0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Ceramide eop0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Ceramide ng0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Ceramide np0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Cholesterol0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

Palmitoyl tripeptide-50.3% - 0.55%

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

Sodium hyaluronate0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Sodium pca0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

Squalane1.7% - 2.1%

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.

Trehalose0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

Urea0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

Butyrospermum parkii butter1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Ceramide ag0.8% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Glycerin3.1% - 3.8%

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

Adenosine0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Dicaprylyl carbonate4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

Ethylhexyl stearate4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Glyceryl stearate0.3% - 0.6%

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

Caprylyl glycol0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Polyquaternium-510.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin

Cocoglycerides1.9% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin

Tocopherol0.25% - 0.45%

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

Key Actives

Tocopherol0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

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

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

Butyrospermum parkii butter1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Ceramide np0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

Ceramide ap0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

Ceramide eop0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

Adenosine0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

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

Ceramide ng0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

Palmitoyl tripeptide-50.3% - 0.55%

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

Urea0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Exfoliation

Cholesterol0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Cleansing

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

Glycerin3.1% - 3.8%

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

Squalane1.7% - 2.1%

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.

Sodium polyacrylate1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

Ceramide ag0.8% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Sodium hyaluronate0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Sodium pca0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

Trehalose0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

Potential irritants

Cocoglycerides1.9% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Triacetin0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Used to dissolve other ingredients

Caprylyl glycol0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Hydroxyacetophenone0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

Sodium stearoyl glutamate0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Hexylene glycol0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

Ethylhexylglycerin0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Comedogenic ingredients

Butyrospermum parkii butter1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

All ingredients

Water45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Dicaprylyl carbonate4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

Ethylhexyl stearate4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Glycerin3.1% - 3.8%

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 extract2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

Cocoglycerides1.9% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Squalane1.7% - 2.1%

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.

Sodium polyacrylate1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

Butyrospermum parkii butter1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Ceramide ag0.8% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Ceramide ng0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Ceramide np0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Ceramide ap0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Ceramide eop0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Sodium hyaluronate0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

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

Prunus mume extract0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Adenosine0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Palmitoyl tripeptide-50.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

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

Citrullus lanatus seed oil0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Glyceryl stearate0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

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

Caprylyl glycol0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Prunus mume extract0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Hydroxyacetophenone0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

Prunus mume extract0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Sodium stearoyl glutamate0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Hexylene glycol0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

Prunus mume extract0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Tocopherol0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

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

2,3-butanediol0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Prunus mume extract0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Xanthan gum0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Ethylhexylglycerin0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Prunus mume extract0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Sodium phytate0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Used to stabilize product formulations

Sodium pca0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

Prunus mume extract0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Urea0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Prunus mume extract0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Hydrogenated lecithin0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

Trehalose0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

Prunus mume extract0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Polyquaternium-510.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin

Prunus mume extract0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Triacetin0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Used to dissolve other ingredients

Cholesterol0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

Phenoxyethanol0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Ingredient list view

Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Glycerin, Prunus mume extract, Cocoglycerides, Squalane, Sodium polyacrylate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ceramide ag, Ceramide ng, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Sodium hyaluronate, Prunus mume extract, Adenosine, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Caprylyl glycol, Prunus mume extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Prunus mume extract, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Hexylene glycol, Prunus mume extract, Tocopherol, 2,3-butanediol, Prunus mume extract, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Prunus mume extract, Sodium phytate, Sodium pca, Prunus mume extract, Urea, Prunus mume extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Trehalose, Prunus mume extract, Polyquaternium-51, Prunus mume extract, Triacetin, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol

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