Paula's Choice Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30, 2 oz by Paula's Choice: Ingredient Analysis

1

Acrylates Copolymer EWG 2

Binder Antistatic agent Hair fixative Suspending agent Binding Film former Artificial nail builder Adhesive

2

Actinidia Chinensis Kiwi Fruit Extract EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

SoothingAntioxidant Comedogenic 1/5

3

Alumina EWG 2

Absorbent Anticaking agent Bulking agent Viscosity controlling agent Abrasive Opacifying agent

4

Aluminum Stearate EWG 1

Anticaking agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Colorant

5

Argan Oil 1 EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

SoothingAntioxidant Comedogenic 1/5

6

Ascorbyl Glucoside EWG 1

Antioxidant

Anti AgingLighteningUV ProtectionAntioxidant

7

Bisabolol EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent Soothing

HealingProtectionAntisepticSoothingLighteningSoftening

8

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

9

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent Antimicrobial agent

CleansingSoftening

10

C13-14 Isoparaffin EWG 1

Emollient Solvent

11

PEG-4 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

12

Caprylyl Glycol EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

13

Ceteareth-20 EWG 1-3

Solubilizing agent Cleansing agent Surfactant

Softening Comedogenic 2/5

14

Cetearyl Alcohol EWG 1

Emollient Foam booster Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Comedogenic 2/5

15

Citric Acid EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Chelating agent PH adjuster

Hair GrowthLiftingCleansingSoothingExfoliatingLighteningAntioxidant

16

Dimethicone EWG 1-3

Emollient Antifoaming agent Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

17

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

18

Diglycerin EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Moisturising Hair conditioning Oral care agent Skin protecting Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Oral health care drug Viscosity controlling agent Denaturant

Hair Structure ImprovementBarrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

19

Glyceryl Stearate EWG 1-2

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

ConditioningBarrier support Comedogenic 1/5

20

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

MoisturizingSoftening

21

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Licorice Extract EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

SoothingAntioxidant Comedogenic 1/5

22

Isononyl Isononanoate EWG 1

Antistatic agent Emollient Skin conditioning agent

23

Laureth 7 Plant Derived EWG 2-5

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Cleansing

24

Lecithin EWG 1-2

Antistatic agent Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Tones Up SkinSofteningAntioxidant

25

Linoleic Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Emollient Hair conditioning Cleansing agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

ProtectionMoisturizing Malassezia Feeding

26

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate EWG 1

Antioxidant

Anti AgingAntioxidant

27

Niacinamide EWG 1-3

Antiacne agent Smoothing Hair conditioning Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

Anti AgingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairElasticity ImprovementSoothingLighteningPore ShrinkingAcne fightingAntioxidant

28

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

29

Glycine Soja Lecithin EWG 1-2

Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

30

Polyacrylamide EWG 2-4

Binder Antistatic agent Hair fixative Binding Film former

ProtectionAntistatic Comedogenic 1/5

31

Polyhydroxystearic Acid EWG 1

Suspending agent Emulsifying agent

32

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Softening

33

Pullulan EWG 1

Binder Binding Film former

34

Resveratrol EWG 1

Skin protecting Antioxidant

RejuvenationLiftingAnti AgingElasticity ImprovementLighteningAntioxidantNutrifying

35

Sclerotium Gum EWG 1

Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

36

Sodium Gluconate EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Chelating agent

37

Tetrapeptide 30 EWG 1-2

Skin conditioning agent

Anti AgingElasticity Improvement

38

Titanium Dioxide (nano) EWG 2-4

Skin protecting Colorant Opacifying agent Sunscreen agent

MattifyingBarrier supportProtectionUV Protection

39

Tocopherol Vitamin E EWG 1-2

Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

Anti AgingProtectionAntioxidant

40

Tocopheryl Acetate EWG 2-3

Skin conditioning agent

SofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

41

Triethoxycaprylylsilane EWG 1

Binder Binding

42

Water Aqua Eau 10 EWG 1-2

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

ConditioningBarrier support Comedogenic 1/5

43

Xanthan Gum EWG 1

Binder Gel forming Binding Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

44

Xanthophyll EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

45

Zinc Oxide EWG 1-2

Bulking agent Skin protecting Colorant Sunscreen agent

AntisepticUV Protection Comedogenic 1/5

Paula's Choice Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30, 2 oz

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