Paula's Choice CLINICAL Discoloration Repair Serum

Paula's ChoiceCLINICAL Discoloration Repair SerumIngredients

Paula's Choice CLINICAL Discoloration Repair Serum is a product from Facial Serums, Essences, Ampoules category with 29 ingredients. Notable: Niacinamide, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Bakuchiol, Allantoin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Citric Acid, Malic Acid. The product is made by Paula's Choice, from United States.

CLINICAL Discoloration Repair Serum provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking and 15 more.

Organic score: 52% natural vs 38% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Niacinamide
Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
3
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Tranexamic Acid
Skin conditioning agent, Astringent
5
C13-15 Alkane
Solvent
6
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
7
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
8
Ethyl Macadamiate
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient

All the Positive

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AHA [2]: Citric Acid, Malic Acid
Vitamins [1]: Niacinamide
Antioxidants [7]: Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Bakuchiol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Citric Acid, Malic Acid
Softening 9: Glycerin, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Allantoin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Ethylhexylglycerin
Moisturizing 7: Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Ethylhexylglycerin
Soothing 5: Niacinamide, Behenyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Malic Acid
Cleansing 3: Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Malic Acid

Concerns

Pay attention to these components
Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Glyceryl Stearate SE, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Hexylene Glycol
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
Coconut
Coconut
1 component
Lactobacillus/Coconut Fruit Juice Ferment Filtrate#14

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Butylene Glycol#11Tocopherol#13Allantoin#20
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Allantoin#20Glyceryl Stearate SE#10Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil#21
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#20Citric Acid#25

Detailed view

Paula's Choice CLINICAL Discoloration Repair Serum

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#4Tranexamic Acid

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Astringent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

#5C13-15 Alkane

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 3 ]

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