Paula's Choice RESIST Intensive Repair Cream

Does Paula's Choice RESIST Intensive Repair Cream contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?

A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.

• Free from parabens

  Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.

• Free from sulfates (sls / sles)

  Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.

• Free from silicones

  Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.

• Free from fragrance / parfum

  Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.

• Free from essential oils

  Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.

• Contains drying alcohol

  Found: phenoxyethanol. Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.

• Free from formaldehyde releasers

  Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.

• Free from chemical uv filters of concern

  Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.

Is Paula's Choice RESIST Intensive Repair Cream non-comedogenic?

This formulation contains 2 ingredients commonly associated with clogged pores — ethylhexyl palmitate, myristyl myristate. That does not make it unsuitable for everyone: comedogenicity depends on concentration, the rest of the formula and your own skin. If you are acne-prone, patch test or choose one of the alternatives below.

Is Paula's Choice RESIST Intensive Repair Cream safe for sensitive skin?

Generally a reasonable choice for sensitive skin.

• ·No fragrance or parfum in the list
• ·Contains a drying alcohol
• ·No ingredients flagged for irritation risk

Can you use Paula's Choice RESIST Intensive Repair Cream while pregnant?

This product contains retinol, which is usually on the list of ingredients people are advised to pause during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Selenssa is not medical advice — check with your midwife, GP or dermatologist before using it.

Paula's Choice RESIST Intensive Repair Cream full ingredients list

17 ingredients analysed, in the order Selenssa assessed them. Concentration generally falls as you move down the list.

Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Myristyl Myristate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Retinol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol.

The actives doing the work: Ceramide Complex (Restores skin barrier lipids to seal in deep moisture.); Low-Dose Retinol (Encourages skin cell renewal with low irritation risk.); Peptide Blend (Supports skin firmness and targets visible fine lines.); Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Delivers stable antioxidant protection and brightens tone.).