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Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Moisturiser
Paula's Choice
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Quick product notes
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Quick product notes serve as a convenient method to determine if a product aligns with the preferences of skincare enthusiasts by being free from commonly avoided ingredients. These preferences arise due to various factors, including personal experiences, sensitivities, health considerations, and more.
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.
Anti Aging from (1) Ingredient:
Promotes Wound Healing 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 50 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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Water (Solvent) |
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A
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Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter |
![]() Bad for oily skin
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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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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
![]() Good for oily skin
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A
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Canola Oil (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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A
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter |
![]() Bad for oily skin
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Propanediol (Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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A
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Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Bad for oily skin
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Extract* |
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Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract (Astringent) |
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Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract (Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Nail Conditioning, Astringent) |
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Malpighia Punicifolia (Acerola) Fruit Extract (Antioxidant) |
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Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Astringent) |
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B
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Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract (Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
![]() Good for sensitive skin
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Tocopherol |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Hydrogenated Lecithin (Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent- Nonsurfactant) |
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Thermus Thermophillus Ferment (Skin Conditioning) |
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Rosa Canina (Dog Rose) Seed Oil |
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A
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Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Linum Usitatissimum (Flax) Oil (Skin Conditioning, Fragrance, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Occlusive) |
![]() Bad for oily skin
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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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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Arginine (Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
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A
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Glycine (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, pH adjusting agent, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous) |
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A
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Alanine (Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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A
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Serine (Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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A
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Valine (Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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A
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Proline (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Threonine (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Waving Or Straightening) |
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A
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Isoleucine (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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A
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Histidine (Fragrance, Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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A
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Phenylalanine (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Aspartic Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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A
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Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Absorbent) |
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A
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Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming, Adhesive) |
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Carrageenan |
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B
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Sodium Lactate (Humectant, pH adjusting agent, Exfoliant, Keratolytic) |
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A
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Potassium Stearate (Emulsifying, Surfactant, Cleansing) |
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B
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Sodium Pca (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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A
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Glyceryl Stearate (Emollient, Emulsifying) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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B
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Pca (Humectant, Moisturising) |
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A
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Silica (Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent) |
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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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Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate (Antimicrobial, Antidandruff Agent) |
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A
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Potassium Sorbate (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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A
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Sodium Benzoate (Masking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive) |
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A
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Benzyl Alcohol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Preservative, External Analgesic ) |
![]() Allergen
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A
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Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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