Paula's ChoiceRadiance Renewal MaskIngredients

Paula's Choice Radiance Renewal Mask is a product from Face Masks category with 24 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Arbutin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Allantoin, Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract, Citric Acid. The product is made by Paula's Choice, from United States.

Radiance Renewal Mask provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening and 17 more.

Organic score: 42% natural vs 54% chemical.

INCI

Water

Solvent

Butylene Glycol

Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Glycerin

Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Dimethicone

Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient

Niacinamide

Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing

Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil

Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent

Carrageenan (Chondrus Crispus)

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid

Vitamins [1]: Niacinamide

Antioxidants [6]: Niacinamide, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Arbutin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract, Citric Acid

Softening 6: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Allantoin, Isohexadecane, Hydrogenated Lecithin

Soothing 5: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Polysorbate-60, Citric Acid

Antiseptic 5: Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract, Polysorbate-60, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate

Moisturizing 4: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Allantoin

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores

Butylene Glycol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil

Can support fungal acne

Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Polysorbate-60

Silicones

1 component

Dimethicone^#4

ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 4Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#2Glycerin^#3Arbutin^#9Allantoin^#13

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Allantoin^#13

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Allantoin^#13Citric Acid^#19

Detailed view

Paula's Choice Radiance Renewal Mask

#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.

#2Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair protection

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

#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

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.

#4Dimethicone

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient

Silicones

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

#5Niacinamide

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.