PAULA'S CHOICE
Smoothing Primer Serum SPF 30
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFECTS ON SKIN FROM INGREDIENTS
By skin type
oily skin
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:
#14: CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
0 bad ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the 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.
combination skin
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:
#14: CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
0 bad ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the 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.
dry skin
1
0 good ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:
1 bad ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:
#11: RETINYL PALMITATE
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the 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 skin concern
dehydrated skin
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Dehydration:
#12: ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
0 bad ingredient(s) for Dehydration:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the 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.
sensitive skin
5
3
5 good ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:
#7: BISABOLOL
#9: GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT EXTRACT
#10: CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT
#12: ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
#14: CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
3 bad ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:
#1: AVOBENZONE
#3: OCTINOXATE
#11: RETINYL PALMITATE
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the 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.
anti-aging
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:
#11: RETINYL PALMITATE
#14: CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
0 bad ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the 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.
FULL INGREDIENT LIST
👉 The product Paula's Choice Smoothing Primer Serum SPF 30 contains 19 ingredients in total.
👉 Paula's Choice Smoothing Primer Serum SPF 30 is alcohol-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free, oil-free, mineral oil-free.
👉 Here's the full ingredient list: Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octinoxate, Octisalate , Isododecane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate ,Polysilicone-11, Bisabolol, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Calluna Vulgaris Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Physalis Angulata Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
👉 Paula's Choice Smoothing Primer Serum SPF 30 contains following superstar ingredients:
∙ A form of retinol
∙ Green Tea and or its active components
∙ Aloe
| Ingredient | Comedogenic | Safety CIR | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
1. AVOBENZONE | no evidence | no evidence | |
2. HOMOSALATE | no evidence | no evidence | SKIN CONDITIONING, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER |
3. OCTINOXATE | no evidence | no evidence |
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