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Paula's choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF50

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Camellia sinensis leaf extract 1% - 1.5%Tocopherol 1.7% - 2.5%

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Product summary

We believe that "Paula's choice - Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF50" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: avobenzone, octinoxate, octisalate and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without 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.

What our users say

Based on 2 reviews 100% recommend this product

As for the white cast, two out of two reviewers say that the product does not leave a white cast.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, two out of two reviewers say that it doesn't sting eyes.

Our users describe the finish of this sunscreen as dewy.

Price

The product retails for 102.55A$ in Australia, from 29.75£ up to 35.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 26.40$ up to 37.00$ in the United States and for 34.00€ in the Netherlands.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 2%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Protects against multiple aging factors and environmental stressors with SPF 50 Fluid formula hydrates without feeling greasy Promotes a healthier, younger-looking appearance A skin care and cosmetics line with proven ingredients.

Source: Dermstore

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: vitis vinifera seed extract.

vitis vinifera seed extract 1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation

camellia sinensis leaf extract 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

tocopherol 1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

A blend of soothing, plant-based antioxidants protects skin from environmental damage and works to fade brown spots and stimulate collagen production for firmer, younger-looking skin.

Source: Skinstore

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

punica granatum extract 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective

camellia sinensis leaf extract 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF50

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.

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.

dimethicone 2.9% - 4.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

glycerin 4.1% - 6.2%

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

tocopherol 1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (camellia oleifera leaf extract, tocopherol, vitis vinifera seed extract) 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 - camellia sinensis leaf extract, punica granatum extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

vitis vinifera seed extract 1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

tocopherol 1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

camellia oleifera leaf extract 0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

camellia sinensis leaf extract 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone

tocopherol 1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

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

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

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5%

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Works for: Sun protection

benzyl alcohol 0.5% - 1%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

glycerin 4.1% - 6.2%

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Silica, Octocrylene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Benzyl alcohol, Tocopherol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Peucedanum graveolens extract, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Avena sativa bran extract, Punica granatum extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Titanium dioxide, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Xanthan gum, Sodium carbomer, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol

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SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane camellia oleifera leaf extract +10 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine drometrizole trisiloxane +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine polysilicone-15	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: acetyl glucosamine butyloctyl salicylate +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +4 more Other: petrolatum cyclopentasiloxane +6 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +9 more	Common: dimethicone octocrylene +2 more Other: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine panthenol +3 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: caffeine sigesbeckia orientalis extract +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: anhydroxylitol cyclopentasiloxane +4 more	Common: glycerin octocrylene +3 more Other: niacinamide salicylic acid +6 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	sambucus nigra fruit extract Has skin benefit? peucedanum graveolens extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	zinc gluconate Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +13 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +9 more	buddleja officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? acetyl glucosamine Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +33 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +34 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Paula's choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF50

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Irritation risk

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-oxidation

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