Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer

Paula's ChoiceWater-Infusing Electrolyte MoisturizerIngredients

Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer is a product from Men's Moisturizers & Treatments category with 48 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica (Arabian Coffee) Seed Extract, Tocopherol. The product is made by Paula's Choice, from United States.

Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening and 17 more.

Organic score: 33% natural vs 46% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Dimethicone
Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
4
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
6
Stearic Acid
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
7
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
8
Isohexadecane
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent

All the Positive

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Ceramides [1]: Phytosphingosine
Antioxidants [3]: Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica (Arabian Coffee) Seed Extract, Tocopherol
Softening 13: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Isohexadecane, Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Fruit Extract, Squalane, Cholesterol, Bisabolol, Sorbitol, Xylitol, Tribehenin, Ethylhexylglycerin
Moisturizing 11: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Fruit Extract, Phytosphingosine, Sorbitol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin
Antiseptic 4: Phytosphingosine, Bisabolol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Hair structure improvement 4: Glycerin, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Sorbitol, Inositol

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Squalane, Tocopherol
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Stearic Acid, Tribehenin
Silicones
Silicones
1 component
Dimethicone#3

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: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Butylene Glycol#4Tocopherol#30
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Stearic Acid#6Glyceryl Stearate SE#7
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer

#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.

#2Glycerin

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.

#3Dimethicone

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.

#4Butylene 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
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.

#5Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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