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“Skin Recovery Replenishing Moisturizer Full size”
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, saccharide isomerate.
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, oenothera biennis oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tripeptide-37, panthenol
This product contains antioxidants (tocopheryl linoleate) 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.
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateOne 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 GlycerinA silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl oligopeptideOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateA relative of vitamin E (Tocopherol). It can have an anti-oxidant effect in skin and/or to stabilize the product fromulation. It could be irritating but most of the reported allergy and irritation cases appeared in one geographic location (Switzerland) in 1992, and might be due to the quality issues in manufacturing of a particular batch of the ingredient
More about Tocopheryl linoleateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateA derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateUsed to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateIs naturally present in skin. Helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium chondroitin sulfateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Hydroxypropyl guarHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilA 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
More about DimethiconeA type of silicone that helps to create nice product texture and is used as an anti-foaming agent
More about SimethiconeUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Cetyl hydroxyethylcelluloseHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineNon-drying alcohol. Used to stabilize other ingredients and is an emollient
More about Batyl alcoholA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Butylene glycol, Glycereth-26, Oenothera biennis oil, Cetyl alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tripeptide-37, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl linoleate, Tocopheryl acetate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Sodium pca, Panthenol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Saccharide isomerate, Sodium chondroitin sulfate, Hydroxypropyl guar, Propylene glycol, Allantoin, Rosa canina fruit oil, Dimethicone, Simethicone, Polysorbate 20, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Sodium citrate, Triethanolamine, Trisodium edta, Batyl alcohol, Benzoic acid, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic acid, Phenoxyethanol
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Based on the ingredients included, "Paula's choice - Skin Recovery Replenishing Moisturizer Full size" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, glycerin, saccharide isomerate, sodium chondroitin sulfate and sodium hyaluronate in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Oenothera biennis oil, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol, cyclopentasiloxane and batyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
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.
The product retails for 44.00A$ in Australia, for 33.00$ in the United States and for 32.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 28 studies and safety reviews.
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