Paula's Choice - Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

PAULA'S CHOICE

Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

Skincare

Moisturizer

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

Alcohol-Free

Fragrance-Free

Oil-Free

Silicone-Free

Paraben-Free

Mineral oil-Free

SLS-Free

Essential Oil-Free

Safe for Fungal Acne

EFFECTS ON SKIN FROM INGREDIENTS

By skin type
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oily skin

2

1

2 good ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:

#18: NIACINAMIDE

#31: ALUMINA

1 bad ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:

#13: ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL

💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.

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combination skin

2

1

2 good ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:

#18: NIACINAMIDE

#31: ALUMINA

1 bad ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:

#13: ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL

💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.

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dry skin

2

1

2 good ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:

#13: ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL

#18: NIACINAMIDE

1 bad ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:

#31: ALUMINA

💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.

💡 PRO-TIP 4: Dry skin is usually also dehydrated. Keep this in mind for your skincare routine.

By skinconcern
Icon for dehydrated skin: a glass of water

dehydrated skin

4

4 good ingredient(s) for Dehydration:

#4: GLYCERIN

#6: BUTYLENE GLYCOL

#18: NIACINAMIDE

#38: CAPRYLYL GLYCOL

0 bad ingredient(s) for Dehydration:

-

💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.

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acne prone skin

1

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:

#18: NIACINAMIDE

1 bad ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:

#13: ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL

💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.

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sensitive skin

4

2

4 good ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:

#11: GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT EXTRACT

#15: LINOLEIC ACID

#18: NIACINAMIDE

#21: BISABOLOL

2 bad ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:

#17: ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE

#20: MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE

💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.

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anti-aging

6

6 good ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:

#13: ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL

#16: RESVERATROL

#17: ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE

#18: NIACINAMIDE

#20: MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE

#22: TOCOPHEROL

0 bad ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:

-

💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.

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fungal acne

4

0 good ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:

-

4 bad ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:

#10: GLYCERYL STEARATE

#13: ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL

#15: LINOLEIC ACID

#24: LECITHIN

💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.

By skinconcern
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clogged pores

1

0 good ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:

-

1 bad ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:

#13: ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL

💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.

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acne, pimples

1

0 good ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:

-

1 bad ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:

#13: ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL

💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.

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large pores

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Large Pores:

#18: NIACINAMIDE

0 bad ingredient(s) for Large Pores:

-

💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.

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dull skin

2

2 good ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:

#17: ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE

#20: MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE

0 bad ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:

-

💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.

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pigmentation

4

4 good ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:

#11: GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT EXTRACT

#17: ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE

#18: NIACINAMIDE

#20: MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE

0 bad ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:

-

💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.

COMEDOGENICITY & RISK RATING

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FULL INGREDIENT LIST

👉   The product Paula's Choice Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 contains 44 ingredients in total.

👉   Paula's Choice Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 is alcohol-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free, mineral oil-free.

👉   Here's the full ingredient list: Titanium Dioxide ; Zinc Oxide, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tetrapeptide-30, Linoleic Acid, Resveratrol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Phospholipids, Lecithin, Glycine Soja Sterols, Xanthophylls, Pullulan, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Alumina, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Ceteareth-20, Aluminum Stearate, Laureth-7, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

👉   Paula's Choice Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 contains following superstar ingredients: 

∙  A form of vitamin C

∙  Niacinamide

IngredientComedogenicRiskFunction

1

TITANIUM DIOXIDE ; ZINC OXIDE

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2

WATER

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ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT

3

C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE

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Safe as used

ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT