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Paula's Choice Calm Mineral Moisturizer Broad Spectrum Spf 30 Dry Skin
Paula's Choice
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Quick product notes
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
UV Protection from (2) Ingredient:
Anti Aging from (4) Ingredient:
Brightening from (1) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.
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Dry skin
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Oily Skin
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Sensitive skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 42 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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Water (Solvent) |
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A
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C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antimicrobial) |
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B
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Isononyl Isononanoate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent) |
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Titanium Dioxide (Cosmetic Colorant, Uv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying) |
![]() UV Protection
![]() Good for sensitive skin
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A
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Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Zinc Oxide (Skin Protecting, Cosmetic Colorant, Sunscreen Agent, Bulking Agent) |
![]() UV Protection
![]() Good for oily skin
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A
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Glyceryl Stearate (Emollient, Emulsifying) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Peg 100 Stearate (Surfactant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Cyclopentasiloxane (Solvent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
![]() Silicone
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A
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Butylene Glycol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity decreasing agents) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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A
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Pentylene Glycol (Solvent, Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Cetearyl Alcohol (Opacifying, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent - Aqueous) |
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A
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Dimethicone (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent) |
![]() Silicone
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Vp/ Eicosene Copolymer (Viscosity Controlling, Binding, Film Forming) |
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A
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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B
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Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Emollient, Abrasive) |
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A
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Glycerin (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant ) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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A
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Allantoin (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
![]() Good for sensitive skin
![]() Good for oily skin
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A
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Tocopheryl Acetate (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Hydrogenated Lecithin (Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent- Nonsurfactant) |
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Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
![]() Anti Aging
![]() Brightening
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Superoxide Dismutase (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Reducing) |
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Ubiquinone (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Ceramide 2 (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Methicone (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Surface Modifier) |
![]() Silicone
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Palmitoyl Hexapeptide 12 (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Peg 10 Dimethicone (Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning) |
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A
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Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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A
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Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride (Solvent, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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A
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Tribehenin (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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Peg 10 Phytosterol (Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
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A
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Sorbitan Stearate (Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Polyhydroxystearic Acid (Emulsifying, Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant) |
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A
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Alumina (Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent) |
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B
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Polysorbate 20 (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Aluminum Stearate (Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant, Viscosity Controlling, Anticaking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising) |
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A
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Xanthan Gum (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming) |
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A
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Caprylyl Glycol (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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A
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Disodium Edta (Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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A
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Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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A
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Chlorphenesin (Preservative, Antimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide) |
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