Paula's Choice Resist Daily Smoothing Treatment 5% AHA is a product with 36 ingredients. Contains:
- AHA - Glycolic Acid
- BHA - Salicylic Acid
- Ceramides - Ceramide 2
Provides following positive effects: Softening, Cleansing, Antiseptic, Protection, Moisturizing and 13 more.
Organic score: 17% natural, 78% chemical.
Made by Paula's Choice, from United States. The manufacturer has "Cruelty Free" badge - meaning it doesn't test products on animals.
INCI
1
Water
Solvent
2
Glycolic Acid
Buffering agent, Exfoliant
3
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Dimethicone
Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
6
Polyacrylamide
Antistatic agent, Binding, Film former, Hair fixative
7
PPG-14 Butyl Ether
Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning
8
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Ingredients by function
- Solvent: Water1, Butylene Glycol4, Cyclopentasiloxane20, Cyclohexasiloxane21, C13-14 Isoparaffin30 and 1 more.
- Buffering agent: Glycolic Acid2, Sodium Hydroxide32
- Exfoliant: Glycolic Acid2, Salicylic Acid14
- Emollient: Cetyl Alcohol3, Dimethicone5, Cyclopentasiloxane20, Cyclohexasiloxane21, Dimethiconol22 and 4 more.
All the Positive
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Softening - 9 components:
Cetyl Alcohol3, Butylene Glycol4, PPG-14 Butyl Ether7, Bisabolol18, Allantoin19, Tribehenin23, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate25, Sorbitan Stearate27, Ethylhexylglycerin34Cleansing - 6 components:
Glycolic Acid2, Salicylic Acid14, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate25, PEG-40 Stearate26, Laureth-731, Hexylene Glycol35Concerns
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Risk of clogging pores
Cetyl Alcohol 3, Butylene Glycol 4, Hexylene Glycol 35Can support fungal acne
Tribehenin 23, Polysorbate-20 24, PEG-40 Stearate 26, Sorbitan Stearate 27Silicones
Dimethicone 5, Cyclopentasiloxane 20, Dimethiconol 22PEG
PEG-10 Phytosterol 16, PEG-40 Stearate 26ECO 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: 2Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#4Allantoin#19
Oily skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#2Salicylic Acid#14Allantoin#19
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Allantoin#19Glycolic Acid#2Salicylic Acid#14
Detailed view
Paula's Choice Resist Daily Smoothing Treatment 5% AHA
#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.
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